4 years. Single Barrel. Cask Strength. Old Scout. Smooth Ambler — a 4-year-old cask strength single barrel rye from Smooth Ambler’s Old Scout sourced program, younger and more grain-forward than the standard Old Scout single barrel rye, presenting the LDI Indiana 95% rye mash bill at maximum natural concentration.
At 4 years, this cask strength expression captures the rye grain character at a vibrant, less oak-integrated stage — the spice, dried herbs, and grain energy of the LDI mash bill at its most unrestrained. The cask strength format amplifies these characteristics without dilution, making it a significantly different drinking experience from the older Old Scout single barrel despite coming from the same source distillery.
Specs
Bottler: Smooth Ambler Spirits, Maxwelton, West Virginia
Source: LDI (Indiana) straight rye
Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, Single Barrel, Cask Strength
Age: 4 years
Size: 750ml
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 4-year cask strength compare to the standard Old Scout rye? The 4-year CS is younger and more grain-forward — more rye spice and grain energy, less oak integration. The standard Old Scout single barrel is older with more developed wood character. Both use the same LDI source; age and proof are the key differentiators.
