Smooth Ambler Old Scout Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a cask-strength bourbon with a stated age of 6 years. As a single-barrel release, it comes from one selected barrel rather than a larger batch, so small differences from barrel to barrel are part of the appeal.
For a new drinker, expect a fuller and more intense style than a standard bottling because of the high ABV and cask-strength presentation. Straight bourbon is typically known for a mix of sweetness, oak, vanilla, and baking spice, and this bottle is likely to show those traits in a concentrated way.