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Smooth Ambler distills its own whiskey from grain to bottle in Maxwelton, West Virginia, a point of pride for a relatively young craft distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Smooth Ambler Contradiction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to taste both mash bills working together, or use it in an Old Fashioned where the dual character adds extra complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth Ambler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629112430810,"sku":"VWS_4813","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/db8bcd40-99be-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_aba04310-0c88-4cb6-b9a5-e75101e05acd.jpg?v=1653684417"},{"product_id":"old-scout-the-enthusiast-27999-2","title":"Old Scout The Enthusiast # 27999 (2) 5 year 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Scout The Enthusiast is a single-barrel bourbon from Smooth Ambler's Old Scout line, bottled under a private selection labeled for this specific barrel (#27999). Aged five years and bottled at 90 proof, it carries the deep amber color and rich profile typical of well-aged bourbon: sweet caramel, toffee, and oak on the nose, with a smooth, creamy palate of vanilla, toffee, and oak, and a long, spiced finish. As a single-barrel pick, this exact bottling won't taste identical to the next Old Scout release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Old Scout The Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake it neat to taste this specific barrel's character — single-barrel picks like this are exactly the ones worth tasting before you decide whether to add a splash of water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Scout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42784165232858,"sku":"VWS_200421381","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/cb365f48-ca6b-11ec-a93d-02ef31aa84c7.jpg?v=1653690680"},{"product_id":"smooth-ambler-smooth-ambler-founders-cask-strength-series-straight-rye-whiskey-batch-1-750-ml-1","title":"Smooth Ambler Smooth Ambler Founders Cask Strength Series Straight Rye Whiskey Batch#1 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a cask strength straight rye whiskey from Smooth Ambler's Founders Series, bottled undiluted at whatever proof it comes out of the barrel rather than cut to a standard strength. As Batch #1, it's the first release in this specific cask-strength rye lineup, meaning proof and flavor balance can shift batch to batch since nothing is blended toward a fixed target. Expect the full intensity of straight rye's pepper and spice character, amplified by the higher proof, with oak, dark fruit, and baking spice layered on top. Smooth Ambler, based in West Virginia, has built a reputation for transparent, cask-strength releases that show more of the barrel than heavily diluted whiskey typically does. It's a bottle for rye drinkers who want maximum intensity and don't mind adding their own water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Smooth Ambler Founders Cask Strength Rye\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd water gradually rather than drinking it straight from the bottle—cask strength whiskey is meant to be brought down to your preferred proof by hand, a few drops at a time. It also makes an unusually bold, rye-forward Old Fashioned if you want to use the extra proof in a cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth Ambler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473466851546,"sku":"VWS_200423861","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/smooth-ambler-founders-cask-strength-series-straight-rye-whiskey_RoyalBatch_7w6pYJRoGaCq.jpg?v=1684844402"},{"product_id":"the-bourbon-enthusiast-old-scout-straight-bourbon-whiskey-barrel-27725-750-ml","title":"THE BOURBON ENTHUSIAST Old Scout Straight Bourbon Whiskey BARREL # 27725 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a single barrel pick of Smooth Ambler's Old Scout Straight Bourbon Whiskey, selected by The Bourbon Enthusiast group from barrel #27725 and aged 10 years in charred oak. Old Scout is sourced bourbon, and a decade in barrel brings out a deep amber color with caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak dominating the nose. The palate is smooth and full, layering toffee, oak, and baking spice, with a long finish that carries a light sweetness through to the end. Bottled at 90 proof, it has enough weight to stand up to a large ice cube without disappearing. As a single-barrel selection, expect some variation from other Old Scout barrels on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Old Scout Straight Bourbon (Barrel #27725)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a single large cube both work well at 90 proof — enough water from one cube opens up the caramel and oak without flattening it. Good in an Old Fashioned if you want a sweeter, oak-forward base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth Ambler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473625743578,"sku":"VWS_200421828","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/straightbourbon.jpg?v=1684907968"},{"product_id":"old-scout-the-enthusiast-27834-1-750-ml-1","title":"Old Scout The Enthusiast # 27834 (1) 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Scout The Enthusiast is a single-barrel bourbon selection from Smooth Ambler, aged at least eight years in new charred American oak and bottled at 90 proof, with this specific barrel numbered #27834. Expect a deep amber pour, caramel and oak on the nose, and a palate that layers vanilla, baking spice and rye-driven heat before finishing warm and moderately long. As a hand-picked single barrel rather than a standard bottling, it's aimed at bourbon drinkers who already collect barrel picks and want to compare one numbered barrel against another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Old Scout The Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it neat first to judge what this specific barrel does differently, then try it in an Old Fashioned, where the rye spice and oak hold their own against sugar and bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Scout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473658085594,"sku":"VWS_200421382","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/smooth-ambler-old-scout.jpg?v=1684824262"},{"product_id":"smooth-ambler-old-scout-cask-strength-rye-750ml","title":"Smooth Ambler Old Scout Cask Strength Rye 750ml","description":"Smooth Ambler Old Scout Cask Strength Rye is a high-proof, single-barrel rye whiskey made at the Smooth Ambler Distillery in West Virginia. This 750ml bottle is cask strength, meaning it has not been diluted with water before bottling, resulting in a bold and intense flavor profile. The exact ABV (alcohol by volume) varies from barrel to barrel, but typically falls in the range of 55-65%. Smooth Ambler Old Scout Cask Strength Rye is known for its rich and spicy notes, with hints of oak, caramel, and pepper. It is a sought-after release among whiskey enthusiasts for its depth of flavor and limited availability.\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Smooth Ambler Old Scout Cask Strength Rye\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a splash of water before your first sip — at cask strength it needs a little dilution to fully open up. Neat after that, or in a Sazerac if you want the proof to carry through a cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth Ambler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44539967013082,"sku":"VWS200430276","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/OldRye.png?v=1712237812"},{"product_id":"uptown-spirits-smooth-ambler-old-scout-bourbon-5-year-750ml","title":"Uptown Spirits Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon 5 year 750ml","description":"Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon is a small batch, high-rye bourbon that is aged for 5 years. It is distilled in West Virginia and bottled at 49.5% ABV. This bourbon offers rich notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, and spice, with a smooth and well-balanced finish. It is a highly sought-after bourbon for its unique flavor profile and limited availability.\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon 5 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat is where a high-rye bourbon like this shows best — the rye content keeps it spicier than a standard mash bill. On the rocks or in an Old Fashioned both work if you'd rather ease into it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth Ambler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44539967668442,"sku":"VWS200430292","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/smooth-ambler-old-scout-bourbon-whiskey-750ml-442336.jpg?v=1712240936"},{"product_id":"smooth-ambler-founders-cask-strength-series-batch-5-750-ml","title":"Smooth Ambler Founders Cask Strength Series Batch #5 750 ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmooth Ambler Founders Cask Strength Series Batch #5 is a straight bourbon whiskey from Smooth Ambler's own West Virginia distillery, built on a rye-forward mash bill of 71% corn, 21% rye, and 8% malted barley and bottled undiluted at cask strength (63% ABV). Expect graham cracker and dark chocolate up front, with cherry and allspice running through a whiskey that leans more toward subtle spice than a heavy rye bite despite the elevated proof. It's a small-batch, high-proof release built for whiskey drinkers who already know Smooth Ambler's standard lineup and want to taste their own distillate at full strength rather than a sourced or blended bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Smooth Ambler Founders Cask Strength Batch #5\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd water in small increments and taste as you go — at 63% ABV it needs some dilution before the graham cracker and cherry notes fully separate from the alcohol heat. Once opened up, it's rich enough to sip slowly through a whole evening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth Ambler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46198811787482,"sku":"VWS200432506","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/SmoothAmblerFounders_SeriesCaskStrengthBourbonWhiskeyBatch5.jpg?v=1739611622"},{"product_id":"smooth-ambler-old-scout-reserve-bar-topflight-series-straight-bourbon-6-year-750-ml","title":"Smooth Ambler Old Scout Reserve Bar Topflight Series Straight Bourbon 6 year 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Scout is Smooth Ambler's sourced whiskey label, the line the Greenbrier Valley team built by buying mature barrels, tasting through them and bottling the ones worth their name. This Bar Topflight Series release carries a six year age statement, enough time in new charred oak to pull real colour and structure without burying the grain. The nose opens on vanilla, orchard fruit and sweet oak, the palate turns to caramel, cinnamon and toasted grain with a peppery edge, and the finish lands medium-long and dry. Drink it neat to judge the barrel, then let the second pour sit on one large cube.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth Ambler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47743699747034,"sku":"VWS200426485","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/SGPF926488-600x600_7f303215-8e7a-4cdf-a356-a56bac70039f.png?v=1788221157"},{"product_id":"old-scout-single-barrel-bourbon-field-of-flowers-barrel-36436-bourbon-pursuit-barrel-pick-750ml","title":"Old Scout Single Barrel Bourbon (FIELD OF FLOWERS - Barrel #36436) - Bourbon Pursuit \u0026  Barrel Pick 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmooth Ambler Old Scout Single Barrel is a bourbon chosen barrel by barrel and bottled without blending the cask's personality away. 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