Rare Scotch Whisky Hunting in Campbeltown: Epic Springbank Whisky Haul & More!

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  • @wallace-bv4rl
    @wallace-bv4rl Місяць тому +1

    Love the enthusiasm. Just back two days ago and you take the luck when you get it (2x15). No ten or fifteen for us however we had good luck with the afternoon random visit to the shop and the cage filled before our eyes. 👍

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  Місяць тому

      Those cage bottles really are something very special! Hope you enjoy! Cheers!

  • @peterlee2279
    @peterlee2279 4 місяці тому +1

    Loved your enthusiasm about your trip to Campbeltown.
    It’s an epic experience and every I go I get the same buzz.
    Springbank holds a special place in our hearts. Love the stuff they produce and their work ethics is second to none.

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  4 місяці тому +1

      It really is a fantastic place! Everyone really loves their whisky and are more than happy to talk about it - it's such a fuller experience than any other distillery I've been to. Cheers!

  • @lewistuffnell1
    @lewistuffnell1 2 місяці тому +1

    What a refreshing take you give, im from yorkshire and recently found my way into drink bourbon due to watching hunts of creators over there. To see a UK version is awesome, keep up the great content!

  • @Rassy649
    @Rassy649 3 місяці тому +1

    What a fantastic friggin video. ! Well done !

  • @richardkilley6838
    @richardkilley6838 3 місяці тому +1

    Myself and a pal visited Cambeltown in April, its such a friendly place and of course the whisky is amazing. Looking forward to going back. The Cadenheads warehouse tasting is a must!

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  3 місяці тому

      It really is a fantastic place. I need to not visit every year as it quickly becomes an opportunity for bankruptcy! Haha Cheers!

  • @iansunderland7444
    @iansunderland7444 7 місяців тому +3

    When the cage options are limited the demijohns (handfills) are exceptional - and because they're effectively infinity bottlings they're super interesting. A cask strength SB - full 70cls had just risen to £60.

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  7 місяців тому +1

      The price on the full bottles is certainly a bargain! Interestingly I've done a side-by-side with the handfill from this video and the Springbank 10 in an upcoming video - very interesting result! Cheers

  • @borger2109
    @borger2109 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice one!! I was lucky to visit Springbank & Glen Scotia this year. Got there early with probably 15-20 persons ahead of me in the que. No regular bottels left anymore. Like you mentioned yourself: people leaving with boxes. I mamaged to get two cage bottles (Kilkerran & a Longrow). No Springbanks as they were also taken out first. Like yourself we went on to Whisky West coast and they did have the regular Springbanks on the shelf. 10, 15 & the 18 but too expensive. Nice guy though! Need to go back again! . Cheers & keep the vid's coming!

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  3 місяці тому +1

      Cheers! Yeah it's bonkers how they sell out so quickly but such is the demand I guess. I would've felt worse about the two bottles of Fifteen had I not seen what others were doing earlier in the day. Enjoy the Kilkerran and Longrow, they'll be brilliant!

  • @Magicxz
    @Magicxz 7 місяців тому +2

    Jealous of the 15! Always worth the wait. Great video mate

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  7 місяців тому +2

      Cheers! I couldn't believe my luck, was absolutely confined to the idea it wasn't to be after a while!

  • @nigelbrookes3876
    @nigelbrookes3876 7 місяців тому +1

    I made the pilgrimage to campbeltown the week before yourself. Amazing experience and you cant help but get carried away 😂. The Glen Scotia bourbon cask distillery exclusive is 👌

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  7 місяців тому

      I'm very glad to hear it! I really want to get that in to another video soon - just debating on how best to do so given it's not exactly easily available. Maybe a Campbeltown special live stream needs to be in the work. Cheers!

  • @frankiehawkins3877
    @frankiehawkins3877 6 місяців тому +2

    Hi sir
    Just watched your video on springbank, I'm new to your channel, and loved what I seen, I just hope you stay on scotch because that's what peeks my interest, cheers sir, I personally have about 9 bottles of different springbanks, from the 10year old too the 21year olds, cheers brother and keep up the great reviews !!!

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Sir! Appreciate the comment! Sounds like you have an exceptional collection. Scotch content will keep on coming as I spend around a month each year in Scotland! I’m actually back there again now, I’ve picked up a couple of Ben Nevis distillery bottles and I’m off to Ardurmurchan tomorrow! Cheers!

    • @frankiehawkins3877
      @frankiehawkins3877 6 місяців тому +1

      @TheCrumbyBeard
      Hi sir
      I have a couple of bottles of ardnurmurcan, I really enjoy there whisky, young but very tasty, FYI I bought a bottle of kingsbarn a little while back, the sherry bottle, non chill filtered, natural color, and it's about 6 years old, if you can find one, it's really nice scotch, keep it up the great reviews, look forward to your next review, cheers brother !!!

  • @christinecamley
    @christinecamley 7 місяців тому +1

    Hey amazing hunting and finds! This would be impossible in many places including Vancouver, Canada where I live. I'd love to be near these sources regularly for delicious Single Malt Scotch - which I absolutely adore!! It's a love - in healthy moderation! I love the Glen Scotia 15 and the Victoriana! Peat is my preference!! The Springbank 15 and 18 are amazing!! Delicious! The Campbelltown Loch isn't bad. I love Campbelltown and Islay. Terrific video! Cheers! :-)

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. Review of the Campbeltown Loch coming soon - though I must say, I agree - certainly not bad - however, it's not a consistent blend. I picked up a sample from a much earlier bottle and put them head-to-head in my video. Wild difference!

  • @ShaunShearman
    @ShaunShearman 7 місяців тому +1

    It's always nice to get a unicorn bottle Tom, one to cross off your wanted list but if you're anything like me you'll just add another one to it now anyway, lol.

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  7 місяців тому +1

      Haha you know it! Now I just want that 12 Year Cask Strength even more!! Cheers bud!

  • @davidwilliamsonoflaren1713
    @davidwilliamsonoflaren1713 6 місяців тому +1

    Love it…great video glad you managed tae pick up the 15 yr old yer was after….kinda glad I prefer younger whiskies tried the 15 and few others and the longrow pleated came out top fir me and the living cask…think the living cask because it’s younger whisky with odd 10’s 15’ s and older bottles added…moved tae Loch Fyne last year so quite close tae Springbank and Glen Scotia…picked up the same Glen Scotia bottling as you did the George hotel in Inveraray had a barrel of it same cask and managed tae get a bottle which I’m looking forward to…can tell you it’s nice as tried it in the George got a great selection…might want to have a look in the whisky shop in Inveraray next time passing through have some good stuff picked up a 20cl of Glen Scotia 15 at a good price…and thanks fir the mention in previous review of the whisky shop in Tarbert…picked up a few of those Islay ales smoked stout lovely beer fae there !

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  6 місяців тому +1

      Cheers! I’ve heard some great things about The George Hotel, I really must try and visit!

  • @StrudlePie
    @StrudlePie 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the enthusiasm!!! Im from Tarbert too lol

  • @HawkerPaul
    @HawkerPaul 7 місяців тому +1

    Cracking video. I would love to go to the Springbank Distillery. I've only ever tried the 10 due to availability, and that's stunning, so would love to try some others. I agree with the Victoriana. Its a gorgeous dram. One of my favourites. You'll love it. Shame its only a miniature, as the bottle opens up superbly after you pass the shoulder.

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  7 місяців тому

      I'll make sure to let it breathe properly then! I'm sure I'll acquire a full bottle one day. You wouldn't believe it, but a few days ago I went to a bar in Nottingham with a decent whisky selection, and what's sat on the shelf a Springbank 15! I couldn't help but laugh, typical ey! Decided against paying an obscene amount for a single pour of something I'd got and went for a Redbreast 15 instead - consider that added to the wishlist too! Cheers!

    • @HawkerPaul
      @HawkerPaul 7 місяців тому +1

      @@TheCrumbyBeard I think I would have to bite the bullet and pay for that dram of Springbank 15, having never tried it before. Enjoy your 2 bottles Crumby. I'm more than sure you will! Looking forward to these upcoming reviews......👍

  • @jamesmorgan9695
    @jamesmorgan9695 6 місяців тому +1

    My guess will be Tennessee Distillers Co. if it doesn't remind you off JD or Dickel they have been sourced by UK shops before, could be a little over-oaked so good luck with that one. Cheers😉

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  6 місяців тому

      Haha thanks! Will be getting opened and reviewed soon! Cheers!

  • @WhiskyLoversSociety
    @WhiskyLoversSociety 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video

  • @forlornHope
    @forlornHope 4 місяці тому +1

    sounds like your intentions are good , don’t waste time on fret 15s . They’ll make more
    Cheers 🥃

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  4 місяці тому

      Haha they will, but chances of getting one at retail price is slim!

  • @jones18269
    @jones18269 7 місяців тому +1

    4 years ago, i brought 2 Bottles SB15 for 60€. Now they ask crazy money for it in Germany.

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  7 місяців тому

      It’s the same here! The distillery shop sell SB15 for £72 which isn’t a crazy increase. But easily £250+ if you were to ever see it on the shelf.

    • @jones18269
      @jones18269 7 місяців тому +1

      @@TheCrumbyBeard In Germany you can get one for 120€ If you are lucky.

  • @colourlessbluethings
    @colourlessbluethings 7 місяців тому +1

    Right, I'm blaming you and this video for my own recent whisky splurge. I'd been tempted for some time but after watching this, I thought "what the heck". By way of reimbursement, I'll accept cheque or bank transfer.

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  7 місяців тому

      😂😂 Unfortunately reparations for overzealous whisky purchases are currently unavailable (due to our own ongoing irresponsible purchases), however a continuing stream of whisky content will be available 😂🥃

    • @colourlessbluethings
      @colourlessbluethings 7 місяців тому +1

      @@TheCrumbyBeard As payment, I will accept hours of beer and whisky related entertainment.

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  7 місяців тому

      @@colourlessbluethings 😂😂 Now you need to fess up, what have you bought?!

    • @colourlessbluethings
      @colourlessbluethings 7 місяців тому +1

      @@TheCrumbyBeard 😆 7 bottles, including a revisit to Wild Turkey 101. A couple of spares of things I already have in my stash and the 12 year old version of GlenAllachie moscatel cask to compare to the 11 year old I've got. The one I'm really looking forward to is my first Craigellichie. I can't justify paying for the 17 year old so I went fort eh 13. Butshould be pretty good.

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  7 місяців тому

      @@colourlessbluethings I keep hearing great things about them, but likewise yet to try! I hope it lives up to the expectation! 🥃

  • @MrSottobanco
    @MrSottobanco 3 місяці тому

    Do you consider the prices to be reasonable?

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  3 місяці тому +1

      For the quality of what they produce, Springbank's prices are very reasonable if you can get them at RRP. The cost on the secondary market makes them maybe not such a great buy. Cheers!

  • @graham2954
    @graham2954 3 місяці тому +1

    They put your name on it so when it turns up at auction they can blacklist you.

  • @colourlessbluethings
    @colourlessbluethings 7 місяців тому +1

    I had a bottle of the Springbank 15 a couple of years ago. It's very good but very different from the ten and not that much better. Certainly not as good value, considering the price difference.

    • @TheCrumbyBeard
      @TheCrumbyBeard  7 місяців тому

      Oh interesting! Looking forward to breaking in to it! Cheers! 🥃

  • @tps3057
    @tps3057 5 днів тому

    Enjoy the guilt 😅