Springbank 10 Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2023
- In this video Erik Wait reviews the Springbank 10 Year Old Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky and talks about the history of Springbank Distillery.
Other reviews of Springbank Distillery Whiskies:
Springbank 2011 8 Year Old Campbeltown Malts Festival: • Day 4 & 5 - Springbank...
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THIS VIDEO IS INTENDED ONLY FOR VIEWERS WHO ARE OF LEGAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE DRINKING AGE IN THEIR COUNTRY.
Check out my review of the Springbank 2011 8 Year Old Campbeltown Malts Festival: ua-cam.com/video/dKjVXio-q0s/v-deo.html
I have an unopened bottle of Springbank Premium Reserve which is mounted on a plastic saxophone.. Any idea when was this produced? Thanks...
Bit of a recent Springbank distillery report which is helpful. Had a chat with the Brand ambassador whilst visiting Cadenhead's in London and she explained that the distillery will be producing more because of the higher demand. She assured me - thank god - that the distillery will not be compromising its quality as a result. I also asked about Mr. Wright's old age and plans for succession - always a huge issue with wineries as Erik will point out - and she assured me that a plan for a smooth transition was put in place a few years ago to ensure that the production will remain the same to ensure the whisky will keep its quality and character.
Thanks for sharing the information.
Thanks for that info, but I doubt the increased production will very much correlate to increased availability or price decreases in the real world; just more for people camping out of allocated bottles and speculators.
That sounds reassuring, however what a sad state the scotch market has become. The mad chase after anything SB and the scoundrels herd the flippers will ensure whatever more is produced is long gone by the time regular joes try to get their hands on. The prices? who knows where that's headed.
What makes the SB10 weird also makes it pretty dam good for my palate. I dig it. Very informative video Erik especially all the oddball releases many of which I’d never heard of. I agree with the score given because it is quite a unique whisky.
Love it. Got a couple bottles in the basement but haven’t seen it in stores (Boston, Massachusetts) in a couple years.
I was staggered to find one of these on the shelf, for MSRP, in Dallas, TX last week. Never seen any SB in a store before.
"Funky" is such a good coinage. I don't really have a sophisticated enough palette - nor the appropriate diction to identify these quirks. However, I really loved this "funky" quality. The fact its finish lasts so damn long too - just makes it such a unique and memorable experience. Great review.
Morning with spring bank!
Hi Erik
I watch all your videos as many of your subscribers do, I don't know if you are aware of the new bottles of springbank that are selling right now, but I just bought 2 bottles of springbank 10year old 2022 off the shelf yesterday and now springbank is no longer available in boxes, and the new bottles are 700 ml not 750 MLS, I thought in America they had to be 750 MLS, I feel cheated, but with it's rarity I guess they can do what they want, but I thought it was the standard for the USA to get 750 ml bottles and it had too be at least 43 percent abv, please let us know what you think, and why is springbank doing this, I'm drinking 🍸 the 10year old now and it is still fabulous, cheers brother and keep the great videos coming 🍻 !!!
Sometimes I get used to the funkiness of this whisky and barely notice it. The other night I followed a dram of Powers 3 Swallow with it, and was absolutely mugged by the funk. It’s so unique and sooo good.
Good review, thanks. I loved my visit in 2020, it’s like going back in time😉👍🏽😍. Hope you do a review of one of the Longrow Reds as got to be one of my all time favourites.
I reviewed the Longrow Red Malbec cask about 3 years ago. You can watch my video here: ua-cam.com/video/aNSm7y1ioUw/v-deo.html
Its so hard to get any bottle from springbank here in the UK. I've managed to get 2 bottles of Kilkerran 12yo so that will be my new go to Campbelltown malt.
Aye, it's really good stuff!
Just received my first bottle of this after waiting 18 months. WOW this is truly something special. I also have the Killkerrin 12 which is very very similar. Hard picked to pick between these 2. They are both exceptional. Heavy barley influence which I love and the oily texture is divine. Man this is heaven. Fortunately I have both of them now but would happily buy more if I could. Campbelltown is definitely my favourite region. Not for everyone, but for me it is perfection.
Thanks for sharing!
I guess that availability will decide for many. Kilkerran 12 is widely available around 50 Euros, Springbank 10 more difficult to find (I got 3 bottles a year or so ago for around 45 Euros each - not anymore...). As I don't want to overpay, I stay with Killkerran.
Campbeltown wouldn't have been my first pick when I started my whisky journey with the usual suspects. It's now.
I think the funk might be coming from the wormtub distillation process that springbank use, for this (part mixed) and fully in longrow
Bought one!!! . its a hint of smoke on the tail end but not overwhelming or bad. Very tasting in the front . Sweet, settle ,bit of a lip smacking quality. So far best 10 year I have had. You can taste the handmade quality. Very unique in tasting. Its got that sweetness taste but not overwhelming.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Just bought 3x of the Springbank 10 750ml.... Price was $107 including the Cali tax, it's worth it! Its an amazing whisky deserves the hype, I would be sad to pay more though....
Totally agree!
@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies I hope what happened to the Yamazaki 12 doesn't happen... In Oregon it's state price is set to $250 and in Northern Cali it looked like it was going for $175.... still NOT WORTH IT. If SpringBank ever becomes widely available again, it should be $80-100 and NO CRAZY SUNTORY PRICING!!!!
If it is to expensive for anyone's budget or you cannot find it, get the Campbeltown Loch. It is made of only Springbank, Kilkerran, Hazelburn, Longrow and Glen Scotia. Natural color, 46% abv and $60 USD. There are older ones for $40 USD but those are Blended Scotch, not blended Malt. Love the SB 10 but getting too expensive.
I’ll be reviewing the Campbeltown Loch soon. Stay tuned!
Everyone talks about how it is such a great distillery, but sadly I can't even try it for the 1st time. Hope in the future it won't be so hyped
If you have been good this year, maybe Santa will give you one for Christmas! 🎅
A very good overview Erik. It's a great 10 year old whisky and not the only one. I prefer it to the 15 and 18 and it brings into question, for experienced drinkers, what is it in whisky we like? It really emphasizes, to me, how young whisky can be every bit as enjoyable as old whisky. WT
Very much the case- there are many distillery distillates that drink very well young, particularly 1st/2nd fill bourbon maturation
Strange but I had this for the first time last night when I was out for a meal and they happened to have it behind the bar. Very nice I have to admit but it tasted a lot like the Glen Scotia 15 which is a lot more common….. it was good but wouldn’t pay the prices I’m seeing it go for online.
Got Springbank 10 in an auction for an absolute bargain of 67 euros (plus shipping). Looking forward to it and hoping I was just lucky and it's not a fake. :D
Just bought the 10y.o & 15y.o at auction as a single lot for £150.
Thanks!
THANKS!
Found 5 in a shop today and bought one. £70 ($90 or so)
The question is, if they any left, should I get one more tomorrow?
Seems like quite an expensive spontaneous purchase. Would you just get an Arran 10 for example instead? I'm in no rush. One in the cupboard and one half finished Springbank 10 is enough (I do love it)
Buy it. The Arran 10 can wait.
Hello, Eric! Can I ask you, as a whisky specialist, how do you preserve your opened bottles of whisky,you use something special for this? And also,after what time you.ve noticed changes in an opened bottle taste? Thank you! PS:very informative and good chanel,go on with new interesting whisky topics!👍
I do not use any preservative and it isn't needed. As long as you're not popping the corks all the time they will last for years. The only whiskies that I have found experience over origination issues have been young bourbons.
@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies ,as for unopened bottles of whisky, the cork must be moisturized at a few months, or is better just let it as they are? Kind regards!
I have crushed two bottles of this and without a doubt it’s one of my favorites. However, I cannot agree that it is the best 10-year-old on the market.
Funny, I never said it was the best 10 in the video... just asked the question on the thumbnail to get people's attention
@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies I know brother. Just putting in my two cents, this bottle is definitely one of my favorites
@@helioteran756 what's the best 10 year in your opinion?
the 10 is $100 now and will probably get raised again this year
Wich Batch do you have? 2021 or 2022?
There is no date on the bottle. My bottle of the 15 and the Campbeltown Loch has a date, but not the 10.
I suppose 10 year olds can be a category, but I think it's far less telling than style; and when it comes to Springbank 10's style, it's pretty unique.
I think it's understandable to cough up $90 for this bottle once, or out of curiosity, but it's just too expensive if you're judging it as a 10 year old alone.
If I was to recommend a budget alternative by style, that's tough, but I'd suggest Benromach 10 or (sit down) Loch Lomond 12; even Loch Lomond 18 is reminiscent and less expensive.
And if I was forced to pick out the "best" 10 year old Scotch, It's either Port Charlotte 10 or Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength, depending on the day ✌️
I've always thought Loch Lomond 12 tasted like a "rough around the edges" version of Springbank 10. It has similar fusel/diesel, malt and the chocolate notes, but lacks the sweetness and beautiful long chocolate/sherry finish of Springbank 10. Loch Lomond 12 is a shelf sleeper for $35. Coincidentally Port Charlotte 10, Laphroig 10 CS, Springbank 10 and Loch Lomond are always on my shelf.
@@wesleyk7491 You have good taste 😉 Keep an eye out for Loch Lomond 18, it's even more reminiscent of Springbank than Loch Lomond 12, plus it's only about $70 ✌️
@@MrChristopherMolloy oddly enough we dont get the 18 in my area. I have bought it while travelling and paid a bit more for it, maybe $120 or so. I liked it but was underwhelmed a bit. I think my favorite part of the Loch Lomond 12 is the rough around the edges parts, its almost perfectly rough. I missed that in the 18. I do enjoy the Inchmurrin though
@@wesleyk7491 $120 for Loch Lomond 18 is a lot. I know what you mean about that rough around the edges quality; I like it too.
Super
Super Duper!
'Funkbank 10'?
US retail is 100 these days sadly.
At LEAST $100
@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies i mean MSRP which is today 99.99 or so most places. Any bottles under that are generally old stock or a store that hasn't updated their pricing. Or maybe in like the 2 states that are getting springbank cheaper.
What a shame its the flippers favourite whisky at the moment
Yep