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Smooth Ambler Yearling
Smooth Ambler

Smooth Ambler Yearling

Whiskey Bourbon West Virginia No age statement 48% ABV
$$ $30 to $50 Everyday Average whiskey
29 reviews raw average 3.03
82 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

Yearling is the first aged whisky produced at West Virginia's Smooth Ambler distillery. Master Distiller John Little distills it twice in pot stills, with a mashbill of 60% corn, 20% wheat, and 20% malted barley. It's aged in 5-15 gallon casks. This review is for the first release of this product - a second one with a different mashbill aged in larger barrels is also set for release. Also, pricing is for a 375ml bottle.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Sweet 65
Rich 35
Spicy 35
Full Bodied 35
Fruity 30
Herbal 20
Vanilla 15
Floral 10

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 6 parsed reviews.

Dreaming of Islay 3.0

A great distillery visit and tour in West Virginia, and one of the older and more distinguished members of the craft/independent distillery movement. The Yearling has a nice caramel heart and has already pulled in some strong oak notes from the barrels. It stands up well to, and reminds me of, Maker's Mark. It still shows its youth, as the name fairly indicates. The price is high for a half-handle, but I am rooting for these guys (the rest of the line also is well worth trying)!

bstouffer 4.0

Always like to find a whiskey with a unique flavor profile. This comes off as reserved between the bottling and color. Nose of slight pickle juice and taste of fennel and honey mustard. Sounds nasty but really enjoyable.

Eric Williamson 4.0

I love all of Smooth Ambler's line and this one does not disappoint.

grayblue 4.0

For such a young bourbon, has a great flavor.

mikael 3.0

Lots of corn, and a bit young for my taste.

JBARVinc 4.3

Light Lip with pepper tongue

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