Smooth Ambler Old Scout Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Beverage Type: Spirits – American Whiskey
Bottle Size: 750ml
Proof: 99 Proof (49.5% ABV)
Country: United States
Region: West Virginia
Producer: Smooth Ambler Spirits
Distillery: Smooth Ambler Spirits, Maxwelton, WV
Mash Bill: Varies by release (bourbon- or rye-based sourced whiskey)
Aging: Matured in American oak; bottled in small batches
Filtration: Non-chill filtered

Tasting Note:
Old Scout is direct, structured, and refreshingly no-frills. Aromas of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak lead into a palate of brown sugar, baking spice, and light dried fruit. The mouthfeel is firm and warming without excess sweetness, with oak and spice carrying through to a clean, lingering finish. Whether bourbon- or rye-driven depending on the batch, the throughline is balance and backbone—classic American whiskey built for sipping or mixing.

About the Producer:
Smooth Ambler Spirits played a key role in reshaping modern American whiskey by focusing on transparency, careful barrel selection, and honest presentation. Based in rural West Virginia, the distillery built its reputation on the Old Scout line—bottlings that highlighted quality sourced whiskey without gimmicks or heavy-handed finishing. Old Scout remains a benchmark for straightforward, well-made American whiskey that values structure, age, and drinkability over hype.