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Smooth Ambler Contradiction Bourbon
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Smooth Ambler Contradiction Bourbon

(0.75l, 46%)


7.8/10
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$42.99
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Sometimes Dr. Jekyll, sometimes Mr. Hyde.

Smooth Ambler is the second Spirit producer that references walking and we're sure you won't walk away from this bottle unimpressed. Deep in the Appalachian hills where natural spring waters flow and fresh mountain air... well, floats (?), a team of Whiskey-loving friends established a state-of-the-art distillery. They produce vodka and gin, but also mature hundreds of barrels of Whiskey. When the time of bottling comes, the entire community joins in and everyone signs their own bottle.

The only contradiction found in this Bourbon is in its name, because this Spirit is bound to agree with many. It's a blend of two Whiskeys: a young wheated and an old rye-rich Bourbon. Talk about bridging the intergenerational gap, right?

While these two Spirits had their time to blend and meld, this Whiskey taste like two distinct separate Bourbons at different times, so there could be a bit of a contradiction in there. But it's a badass contradiction; like Jekyll and Hyde.
  • Category
    Bourbon
  • Style
    Bourbon
  • Region
    Virginia
  • Country
    United States
  • Alcohol
    46%
  • Distillery
    Smooth Ambler
  • Age
    NAS

Flavor Spiral™

About The Flavor Spiral

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butter
vegetal
buttery vanilla
caramel
honey
almonds
spicy
nutty
sweet
What does Smooth Ambler Contradiction Bourbon taste like?

The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Smooth Ambler Contradiction Bourbon and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.

We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.

Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Caramel, honey, almonds

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Buttery, dried fruit, vegetal

Finish
Long, buttery, vanilla

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Smooth Ambler Contradiction Bourbon
Matt
Matt,
Delicious
 
Joe
Joe,
Wasn't a fan initially but after the bottle opens a bit ot is better. Light overall. Cinnamon and baked apples finishing with a late vanilla. More of a mixer. Black walnut bitters enhance it well.
 
Matthew
Matthew,
Pretty good bourbon, nice and smooth
 
Sean
Sean,
This blend seemed very "grassy" to me. I didn't like this flavor profile very much so it is sitting on the shelf for me. Disappointed personally, but if a grassy, or weed like flavor is your preference, maybe this one is for you. I seem to prefer more carmel, vanilla and a little oak flavor.
 
Aaron
Aaron,
Very sweet, smooth whiskey. Maybe circus peanuts flavor?
 
Jeff
Jeff,
Unfortunately this was a blend that did not go too well IMO.
 
Tom
Tom,
Smooth, easy drinking
 
Chris
Chris,
Very tasty. Really smooth and nice to sip while not being overly sweet.
 
Curtis
Curtis,
Right balance w/ alcohol content and sweetness. Tastes of honey, butter, and vanilla.
 
Alan
Alan,
Lives up to its name. Smooth.
 
John
John,
Little bite at the beginning. After some ice has diluted it a bit, the buttery flavor comes out
 
Robert
Robert,
Nice and smooth, easy to drink. Buttery/earthy tones. Great quality for the price.
 
Keith
Keith,
Smooth on front just like butter with a nice earthly finish.
 
Michael
Michael,
Awesome Bourbon, very smooth and full of flavor. Not over sweet, which I prefer. Tastes like a very expensive bourbon and it is not.
 
Ryan
Ryan,
so smooth, so good. Very drinkable.
 
Sean
Sean,
I get a lot of earthy tones in this one and kind of disappointed. It is in the flaviar spiral but purchased this one on a in store recommendation from staff. Even for $30-35, I'd leave this one on the shelf unless you like earthy tones.
 
Steven
Steven,
Smooth great tasting bourbon!
 
guest
guest,
The name isn’t a gimmick. I drink this and get confused as to what is going on. You get earthy notes, like you’re a on a farm. But at the same time you get fruity flavors from the rye. then you get a bit spice and vanilla. It doesn’t make any sense but it’s absolutely delicious.
 
Alan
Alan,
Very smooth. Neat!
 
Beau
Beau,
Smooth sweet blend
 
Bryan
Bryan,
I love this Bourbon, but it is a little pricey. Very smooth, easy to drink neat. Nicely aged with great aroma and flavor.
 
mitch
mitch,
Caramel, butter, vanilla, honey. Exceptionally smooth
 
Maren
Maren,
Great taste, very smooth!
 
ANDREW
ANDREW,
One of the smoothest bourbons I’ve ever tasted. Delicious and easy to drink.
 
Austin
Austin,
Very refreshing with many layers of a nice all around bourbon!
 
Brett
Brett,
Light
 
William
William,
This is a very smooth Bourbon. The taste is subtle and sweet.
 
John
John,
Strong and enjoyable buttery and hints of almost fruity. Very tasty
 
Brian
Brian,
Not as SMOOTH as expected. Good taste though.
 
Alex
Alex,
I’ve enjoyed very much! The butter, vanilla, and caramel captures the profile very well. A great bottle for the price point and an absolute must try!
 
Amber
Amber,
One of my favorite easy smooth drinkers
 
Erik
Erik,
One of my favorites. Good balance and smooth drinkable bourbon.
 
Patrick
Patrick,
A good bite but has a very good after taste. And good on the smooth side.
 
Ally
Ally,
Delicious, warm caramel and vanilla with hints of baking spice. Excellent sipper!
 
Donald
Donald,
Caramel and wood notes.
 
ARIEL
ARIEL,
Great neat and easy to sip, no need for water or ice. The vanilla hits your nose immediately, but it’s not overpowering.
 
Daniel
Daniel,
I like it, but it's better in a Manhattan than it is straight up.
 
Steve
Steve,
Boy, I really enjoyed this on the rocks...I think this might be one of my new favorites!
 
Johnathan
Johnathan,
Smooth as silk isn’t even giving this one justice! A fine example of a blend done right.
 
Sarah
Sarah,
Smooth & warm. Great straight up.
 
Chris
Chris,
A very full, rich bourbon. The combination of older rye bourbon and younger wheated bourbon comes together in a magical way.
 
Meghan
Meghan,
Best bourbon I’ve had yet smooth like a wheated bourbon Smokey aroma and finish good neat or on ice
 
Grayson
Grayson,
Little more bite than I like on the first sip, but every sip after that was very good. Very smooth, and the blend of the two bourbons keeps you wanting that next sip just to try picking out more of the flavors that mesh so well together. Really good bourbon.
 
Christian
Christian,
So far this has been my favorite bottle that I’ve ordered, so much so to the point that it’s slowly becoming my daily drinker!
 
Jarrett
Jarrett,
So smooth, great to sip, the vanilla notes are quite nice. At this price point, it is very hard to beat.
 
Debrenee
Debrenee,
Another good one!
 
Kris
Kris,
A little green but decent flavors of caramel and cinnamon
 
Aaron
Aaron,
Excellent blend! Very smooth. The vanilla hits your nose immediately, but it’s not overpowering. Great neat and easy to sip. Will be keeping this one in the rotation!
 
Patrick
Patrick,
I've never had a bourbon quite as smooth as this, and for being 100 proof, and blended - that's all the more incredible. It's pretty tasty as well! All in all, this is a unique and pretty outstanding whiskey.
 
Ro
Ro,
Very dynamic and one of the most original flavors I’ve ever had. A great dram to keep in the rotation when you want something unique.
 
Jennifer
Jennifer,
Bought this for the name and photo on the bottle only, alcohol inside was a bonus. Wasn't very tasty but it got the job done
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
Probably one of the worst bourbons I've ever had.
 
Scott
Scott,
My wife prefers rye, I like a great wheated bourbon. This bottle is always in the rotation at our house.
 
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