Smooth Ambler Spirits, based in Maxwelton, West Virginia, has carved out a fascinating niche in the whiskey world by being remarkably transparent about their sourcing practices. Their Old Scout line became legendary among bourbon enthusiasts for offering exceptional sourced whiskey — primarily from MGP of Indiana — at fair prices, while their Contradiction blend cleverly married sourced and house-distilled spirits. What sets Smooth Ambler apart is their honest approach: they never hid that they were sourcing, and they've steadily built their own distilling program alongside their white label offerings. Their Big Level bourbon represents their house-made future. For consumers exploring the white label whiskey space, Smooth Ambler demonstrates how sourcing done right — with quality selection, transparency, and a genuine passion for the craft — can produce outstanding results worthy of any whiskey shelf.