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    Smooth Ambler Spirits

    4.7 (30 reviews)
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    barrel proof SA West Virginia ONLY bottling.
    Jason G.

    first, i should mention that i used to sell Smooth Ambler spirits in Chicago, so i've been a cheerleader for the brand since they bought their first barrel of Very Special Old Scout and distilled their first Yearling bourbon. if you enjoy super premium bourbons from Indiana (MGP) and Tennessee (let's just say that the juice is from the other TN distillery that wasn't founded by Jack Daniel)... Smooth Ambler procures some of the most delicious whiskeys from America's most historic distilleries. i've opened dozens (upon dozens) of bottles of SA bourbon and have never met a bourbon lover who didn't appreciate it as some of the finest hooch available! now, my personal collection is well over 1,000 bottles, but i've drunk and/or shared every drop of SA's older bottlings. time to restock! luckily, i was able to taste through the entire current lineup when we visited the distillery. if you get a chance to buy a bottle of their single barrel bourbon (they were out when we were there), snap it up! an excellent dram and it's sure to become a valuable collectible. the full-proof West Virginia series is also dynamite and you can't beat the $50 price tag. if you like tours that let you get up close & personal, you'll love the scents & sights! our tasting & tour guide, cheryl, was amazing!!! we arrived a little bit before they opened, but she welcomed us right in, to use the restrooms and look around. the property is small, compared to most on the Kentucky bourbon trail, but their hospitality is unmatched. almost every employee (from the master distiller to the master blender) came out to say hello. the ONLY drawback to our visit was finding the place - their road sign budget must be $0. take your time trying to find it, and drive slowly through town, or you'll miss the turn! finally, be sure to ask if they have any barrel-aged maple syrup - it's so damn decadent!

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    Kiko G.

    This is by far my favorite whiskeys on the market!! Everything I have tried by Smooth Ambler had been outstanding...bourbon, rye, whiskey, and blends, every single bottle has sustained and dependable quality. You can really tell the care and craftsmanship that goes into every barrel they rest, and spending time with Brandon and Val who were working when I went in, you get a sense that they truly enjoy the experience of sharing their spirits with their customers, both the bourbon and their joy if it! Best fact I learned: Every bottle is inspected, numbered and signed by two people in the bottling room, so that is real ink on those labels! And I just wanted to say a big gigantic thanks to Brandon especially for making this THE BEST brewery/distillery/winery tour I have been on, it validated my enthusiasm for what has always been my absolute favorite brand...and of course I need to thank my wife for having taken me...but Brandon AND Val were the best.

    This is slated to be their first in-house made straight bourbon.
    Tracy R.

    I'm still somewhat new to the bourbon scene, but I've been developing a real taste for it and was excited to be able to visit a distillery while on vacation to West Virginia. Smooth Ambler is a small and still rather new place out in the middle of nowhere, but it's worth the detour. Most of their bourbons are still sourced (that is, brought in from other distilleries), but they're working on their own and making interesting blends. The Old Scout 10 year and the Old Scout Straight Bourbon (both sourced) were excellent. My husband (much more of a gin drinker than I) was equally impressed with the barrel-aged gin. The most surprising find was their Whitewater Vodka, which had a light, fruity taste that is a refreshing change from your standard "taste-less" vodkas. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, and the tour (offered on Fridays and Saturdays) is brief, but informative. However, if you can't make the tour, only the tastings, you're not missing out on much. But definitely go for the tastings if you're in the area.

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    Erik M.

    Smooth Ambler Greenbrier Gin is great. Its not like any other gin I have had. I personally like to have it with ginger ale or tonic water. The small batch quality and uniqueness can be tasted in every glass. I also love that it is an American product.

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    Merritt G.

    My wife and I stopped in on our way to Lewisburg and had a great visit. Nikki poured us a few tastes and discussed each offering in detail. She even shared a bit of the "apple pie" concoction that one of the owner's friends had made with the white whiskey. Even though we didn't have an appointment, she showed us around the distillery and racking house. Very impressed!

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    I love Smooth Ambler Vodka. It's got a hint of vanilla and pairs great with cranberry.

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    Cuaght them right at closing on the way back through WV. They were very helpful and accomidating.. Great Rye Whisky and Vodka!

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    Old scout bourbon, an American whiskey and Contradiction which is a mix of their bourbon and purchased whiskey.

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