ralfy review 964 Extras - Why is Springbank Distillery so important ?
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Every time a bottle of Scotch single malt is chill filtered a fairy dies.
A Scottish hairy fairy that utters curses and who would punch somebody in the face for drinking a 40% filtered carmel piss (pardon my French!) to be exact. Or so I heard. ;)
maybe it's the other way around. protect the fairies!
Ralfy, hearing you talk about Springbank is one of my favorite things in life. We will all have these videos as an eternal archive to remind us all why we love this distillery, and your insight, so very much.
Now that Springbank has become virtually unavailable I'll just switch to Macallan, buy a fake Rolex, rent a convertible and drive through the cold, roof open, pretending to have a good time
I’m pretty much over Springbank because that. Even if they returned to the shelf they won’t get my money. Smacks of snobbery when a brand is “rare.”
@@robfut9954 It was just a joke, not to criticise Springbank. Springbank is rare because it's really good, has high demand and limited production. Macallan is "rare" because of marketing and - in my opinion- deliberate overpricing. They have a gigantic distillery, no real shortage there...
@@mvv1408 you could say the same thing about Pappy Van Winkle, but regardless of why a whisky is “rare and valuable” the truth is that it becomes more expensive than however good it actually is. I used to buy Pappy regularly and now I never do. I also used to buy Springbank, and now it’s basically Pappy.
@@mvv1408 for example, where I am not only do you have to got on a raffle typically, but they’re asking more for SB 10 than most 18 year old whiskies and virtually all 15-16 year whiskies who aren’t named Macallan or Springbank.
People who brag about drinking SB because it’s “rare” certainly smacks of snobbery. That has nothing to do with anything the distillery itself is doing
its a beautiful drive to Campbeltown , forget the A83 go via Carradale if the weather is fine, the beach is amazing
If Springbank is almost unavailable in the UK, you can't imagine in South America, we don't even get it here. Glad to at least get some tasting notes and perspective from The Bothy.
By the way, I suggest this malt mention: "Mysterious metaphysical monstrous maelstroms".
Yes, I can confirm Springbank is not available in Czech Republic EU, I found several bottles overpriced and Longrow peated is available but is more expensive than Glenallachie 15😅. Nonsense. I thing distributors hiked prize for shortage whisky…
I’m grateful for Springbank’s commitment to tradition, it’s because of them we now have distillers like Nc’Nean, Daftmill, Rassay, Ardnahoe, Ardnamuchan, Dornoch, Bimber, and the many, many others around the world, confidently paving new roads in the craft whisky space. Distillers who one day will be looked at as the pinnacle artisans of craft whisky making. For those who appreciate a well crafted drop, there’s never been a greater time to be alive. We are literally spoiled for choice, and I am hopeful that one day in the not so distant future consumers overcome with FOMO will awaken to that fact and maybe, just maybe we will see a return of Springbank to shop shelves.
Springbank is such a wonderful force in the whisky world. They are such a good role model to other distilleries, and I think they are having a good influence on some of the newer distilleries coming into being. Quality is the way forward.
chill filtration is like making an amazing soup with a rich broth and then letting it cool overnight so you can remove all the fat from it
Springbank 10 is now going for $103 plus change, the 15 year old is now $215 plus change in NW Arkansas. I appreciate Glenfarclas, they really keep their prices affordable, I find it comforting.
Those prices are because of importers, not the distillery.
@@Square1286Kev There is a reason though Springbank commands such a price. It is the most complex spirit I've drank and I've only been fortunate enough to imbibe the ten year old! I am a tightwad though and I appreciate the charms of Evan Williams Bottled in Bond still less than $30 for 1.75 liters!
Total wine in flor8da is like half that
@@fishsurfer1 You are lucky, indeed. It helps to have a total wine unfortunately, we don't.
I’ve had the 10 and I now have the 15. I’d recommend against getting the 15. Compared to all their other bottlings, the 15 has the lowest ratings. It’s alright but it’s not for me.
I wish Ralfy would recognize that Springbank is as unavailable as Pappy Van Winkle and in that way is also part of what’s wrong. Does NOT matter if Springbank is “quality” really, Pappy is quality too. Doesn’t mean it’s not a joke. Springbank needs to stop being fetishized around here.
I listened to your advice a couple years ago to buy backup bottles of Springbank. Glad I did.
On behalf of bean counters everywhere I am outraged!!
Top stuff as ever Ralfy. Springbank is a fantastic dram. How I wish I had found your channel a long time ago....Och oan och oan.
"Save us from the bean-counters ..." 😂😂😂 Ralfy delivers that line with unchillfiltered, natural colored disgust. 👏👏👏
I'm listening to this sipping a Hazelburn 10. A short while ago it was nearly as easy to find as AnCnoc or Old Pulteney. Even after Springbank was picking up buzz, the Hazelburns, Kilkerrens and Longrows still flew under many people's radar. Sadly (or not surprisingly) those days are gone and now I sip it more slowly since I have no idea when I'll find another bottle.
I have no complaints, can't fault quality product. It just forces you to move on to the next available quality and value bottling. And when that one is 'discovered', then the next, and then the next.
Whisky is an adventure.
(Now stay away from Craigellachie, it's pure rubbish, there is no reason anyone should buy it, just leave it on shelves where it belongs, there's nothing to be found in that bottle. I swear!)
I beg to differ with your comments on the Craigellachie. Perhaps a bad batch?
@BRH BRH It's a joke!
He's trying to stop people discovering Craigellachie and turning it into another Springbank which would mean it would become unavailable to most people.
@@rosslogan4154 🤣 exactly. Don't bother it's shite. 👀 (More for us...)
@@rosslogan4154 Lost in translation, thanks for letting me know. Hereinafter I shall refer to the aforementioned malt as tasting like battery acid mixed with brennivín! :)
@@brhbrh6326 😂👍
Last September a rather expensive shop had a general discount (-15%). Without too much expectations I visited the shop. To my surprise there were two (!) bottles of Springbank 10 for € 59 a bottle (which is cheap as a bottle of Springbank 10 is normally between € 80-90 in the Netherlands). I asked whether the discount applied to all the bottles. It did. So, I had a bottle of Springbank 10 for only € 50 in a shop which charges in general way too much. By the way, I only took one bottle, leaving the other for another customer... In December I found another bottle of Springbank 10 in an other shop for, again, € 59. Also this time I left it for another maltmate, as I have 3/4 bottle of Springbank 10 left (and I prefer to vary as much as possible; I have never replaced a bottle yet).
Springbank is producing high quality whisky although manual work is not always the best. The thing is that it has become an investment for speculators. Most of the local barley bottlings will show up in auctions where people try to make money. And to be honest to pay 400 £ or even 1.000$ for a 10 yo local Barley is ridiculous and I am deeply in doubt whether the majority of Springbank customers are drinking the whisky or just consider it as an investment
I was walking through a popular liquor store in my hometown last week, and while strolling through the scotch section I saw Campbeltown Loch and Longrow on the shelf (at MSRP). No one else seemed to notice them and the employee did not even know what they were. Of course, when I asked, they searched their inventory and said that they did not have Springbank in. But I was bemused. Meanwhile all of the bourbon hunters were bustling in the aisle next, looking for Buffalo Trace allocations.
Ralfy, this is perfect marketing for Springbank. And Whisky in general ;)
yes Ralfy, the last bottle I was able to buy in Lisbon (a 10 year old) was in 2019....at a store that carried every manner of SB imaginable for years....now, nowhere to be found , except, perhaps, in the caverns of my first single master Sensei in a major SE Asian capital...
Thank you Ralfy. I always appreciate your insights and experience. More distilleries need to ask the "How do we do that" question.
Been on the Springbank train for around a decade now and love they've stuck to making good whisky only and don't care about the rest of the stuff. I'm hearing about them cutting off a lot of long term stockists as of late though which is a bit worrying though. It's just the state of affairs now though that people only buy to sell unfortunately. You see stories of people doing 10 hour each way drives with 3 mates just to plunder the shop and the cage. No one's doing that to drink it.
Wonderful, great rant Ralfy. Entertaining and informative.
Thank you very much Ralfy, I appreciate your perspective and insights on Springbank (and other distilleries). When I was first getting into single malt Scotch around 2005-ish, I wondered if Springbank was worth the extra $5-10/bottle (I was buying mostly $25-40 bottles at the time and wasn't yet paying attention to natural presentation). I've since learned the right answer from experience, but your insights provide a much richer context for me and others.
I have it in my cupboard, you old philosopher. You made me chuckle 😃 well done.
What a brilliant rewarding educational video Ralfy, thank you , bagged myself 3 springbanks this week and it was hard work!
I learn so much from watching your Extras!! 🥰
The battle between qualitiy and quantity has been one of my life defining struggles. As a die-hard quality chooser I feel like so many things I enjoy get encroached on by those that prefer quantity.
Worse I think people naturally want to consider themselves quality choosers rather than admit they will accept anything that caters to their quantity desires when there is nothing wrong with sometimes wanting something simple and easy to get and digest. And yes that requires my own self reflection on where I fall between quality and quantity.
The problem comes from quantity choosers suggesting that the mass produced easy thing deserves the recognition of the quality item.
I bought a brace of Springbank 10 last week. Just there available on the virtual U.K. shelf. I was surprised, hence the brace. Not restricted to 1 per customer. I do enjoy the 10. Just a fantastic malt. Both will be drunk, one for the club, one for me.
Great whisky but seeing that a bottle of Springbank 10 has gone from 55 euros 10 years ago to 80-90 euros today its unfortunately becoming more and more out of reach.
The only truely affordable release atm is Longrow NAS (and I am afraid that this is not gonna last long since its a fabulous dram). Still supporting Springbank but maaaan make your whisky more accessible.
Springbank has become the FOMO whisky of Scotland. Its a great whisky but the prices have surged. 3-4 years ago I got SB 10 for $50 US now its over $90 US if you can find it. It is searched out like some of the allocated bourbons like Pappy and Blantons and the shops keep it for their friends and high rollers. Wait for the big whisky crash and the social media posters go to the next big thing and then you'll be able to get it again at a reasonable price.
as always not an empty words, but strong rnowledge and understang the processes inside the distillery. thanks Ralfi. I'm growing as whiskey fan on your reviews
Ralfy, due to Springbank being in so short supply these days, could you make a video of other high-quality (and available) distilleries similar to Springbank that you would recommend
Bottle of SB10 sat in my whisky cupboard. Unopened and will remain so until I can find a brother or sister for it. Got for £55 late Nov 22, and within a week or two was unavailable and jumped upto £150-£190 on the interweb.
Opened my Arran QTR Cask 56.2% last week. What a great dram it is and still available.
'' Save us from the Bean Counters'' - that would make a great name for a - non chill filtered, age statement, min. 46% ABV whisky. Nailed it again Ralfy and finished with the coup de grace; condescending marketing flannel. 🥃
This is really enjoyable, I just enjoyed a Springbang 19 and now listening Ralfy enjoying a Lagavulin 12yo........very nice! Thanks Ralfy
Hello from Vancouver Island. Ralfy, I want to thank you for all of the time and effort you have put into your videos over the years. Not only do I get valuable insight but the time I spend with you in the bothy is good for the mind and soul. It is truly appreciated and I wish you well, here’s to many more years! Cheers! Lastly, I am just curious what you think of Ardbeg An Oa. Like you, I am a big fan of Ardbeg and I found this offering to have a nice complexity with sweet sherry notes and a bit of birch spicyness while maintaining that signature Ardbeg peat smoke. Take care you magnificent master malt madman!
Ralfy, thank you for your honesty perspective and experience on all of your reviews, thank you from San Francisco, CA! ☺
Sounds like the moral of the Springbank story is to go slow. Take your time. Do it right. Care. With this being your strategy, you won't go wrong.
Well said Ralfy. By some miracle I picked up the 10, 15 and 18 at RRP from a very reputable online store last month (UK). It wasn't until late last year when I finished off my last 15 (bought Dec 2020) and went to replace it and found all of a sudden Springbank is now like gold dust. It's a shame that the reselling market have caught on to the prices some will pay, as it's a frustrating experience to buy a bottle.
I've already cracked open the 10 but I must admit I'm hesitant to get through the others very quickly if it'll always be this hard to get - could be my last!
Springbank is like Yetti. Everybody´s talking about it, but nobody has ever seen it 😄. Btw. Ralfy, I´d be happy to hear your opinion on Kilkeran 16yo. Do you plan a review of it, please?
A further thought, I should probably figure out how to retire early (I'm 42 now), find me a bothy near Campbeltown and go work at Springbank. Wage or labour don't matter, I'll be turning the barley, weed the flower beds (or become a cooper's apprentice...?), it's the satisfaction and appreciation of seeing the creation of something special.
My wonderful daughters procured me a bottle of Springbank 15 for fathers day! (I have had a bottle of the 10 and 18 in my inventory but have never opened or tasted them. I'm coming in at approximately 30 to 40 bottles of Bourbon, Irish Whisky, blended Scotch and Single malt Scotch under my belt which has roughly taken approximately 4 or 5 years). I feel I will soon be along in my apprenticeship to open the bottle of 10 later on this year. The anticipation is almost unbearable but hey, I'm somewhat self disciplined! Salud! And wish me luck, malt mates!
Ralfy, your rants are like haiku poetry to me! I don't think I've ever seen a whisky commercial that wasn't nauseating or yawn-inducing. It's almost like the 1980's called and wanted their blended whisky commercials back ;)
Hi Ralfy, I paid £50 or thereabouts for a Springbank decades ago, early1990s on a work trip to Campbeltown. I well remember the rich flavours. Unaffordable since but have had 2 Kilkerrans and a Glen Scotia.
I have never disagreed with a word you have said!
Nick from York
even the "standard" 10 which is SUPERB atm is given time. They'll make a batch up then put it back into cask to marry - the distillery only uses FF and refill for maturation - BUT second fill casks are used to let the whisky rest and marry until its ready.
Love Springbank. Yes it’s gotten more $$. But it’s just good. Almost all of their offerings are imho. Top notch.
The only scotch I see fly off the shelf as fast as Springback is, Buchanan's Pineapple. 😅
I have one bottle of SP15. I am saving it, cherishing and treasuring it.
I had it first on a closeout deal in Pennsylvania for $35 a bottle. I bought two based on your reviews.
I was hard up for cash and I couldn't really afford it, $70 on liquor seemed dangerously extravagant but, man alive, what a wonderful experience. It earned every cent of that money and more. I can't find it anywhere anymore but what a great memory.
If not for your careful and considered work I would have never spent that money or had that experience. Thank you for your time and the craft you put into this channel. It's a wonderful resource for those of us that don't have any extra to waste on bad whisky.
Worthy of a round of applause is 964 Extras Ralfy - and indeed, I am applauding.
Perhaps one day, I too will be able to sample a Springbank whisky; perchance to dream eh? 😺
I loved springbank from the first sip and ralfy introduced me with his initial review of the 10 yo so many years ago. What makes this whisky special is it's got all the flavors. from bitter to sour to meaty to salty to sweet... all of it. It's uniquely balanced which makes it easy to get into but also highly complex and enjoyable. It's ambrosia, as ralfy said. It's not even an exaggeration.
Best vid yet Ralfy. 👌 From the heart 👏
Eventually tasted some Ardnamurchan whisky recently. I always wanted to - to 'revenge' the mess the shipping forecast announcers sometimes do to it's pronunciation. Lovely must visit them, I read that many of the St Kildans settled in Ardnamurchan after evacuating the island.
Springbank is living history
I like Sprinbank (and Longrow + Hazelburn), they are honest distilleries. Ledaig/Tobermory is a decent distillery to.
Well... I suppose there is only one way to sample this nectar... a trip to the source. It's been a long while since I visited my beloved Scotland (I studied in Aberdeen) and I'm slightly embarrassed to admit I have never visited Campbeltown.
I should get planning...
Thanks Ralfy!👍👍
Hi, I have visited a number of specialist whisky shops recently, not in the big towns, and there is a good amount of Springbank, Longrow, Hazelburn about at non rip off prices. Many have online shops too but do not put their Springbank allocation on as website will crash. I fear most Springbank is being bought to sell on these days. Get into the specialist shops and you may get whiskies that are not actually advertised on line.
On which planet in which solar system do you live?
Anything Glendronach over 15 years old also flies off the shelf.
Glenallachie also. Especially the 10 cask strength.
Hilly-ho Ralfy! you said "It's your support, your views, clicking in the ads and giving me that Google Adsense revenue" However, you tend to ramble on & on. As time goes on, your vids get longer, it seems? Or maybe just more rambling! Respect a Blokes, time. Cheerio!
With the big multi-national spirits companies being so focused on the bottom line, you would think they would be eager to eliminate the extra steps in the whisky production process required to add color and perform chill filtration.
I love they kept the same philosophy with kilkerran which is another amazing distillery. My only concern is their new warehouses not being dunnage, it will definitely result in a drop in quality
They keep a lot of Cadenhead stock in one of the dunnage warehouses that they could move out into the new facility to retain the funk in Springbank. The calibre of casks will have more of a bearing on future quality.
THE KING OF RANTS!
Could see the times were a-changing - that a sneaky Bob Dylan reference?
If someone could help me I’d appreciate it. How much generally should this cost in the United States?
Also am I right it assume the less years on the label the easier on the pallet it is for a beginner?
Something that might, no, WILL annoy many whisky enthusiasts I’m sure, but I don’t see why Springbank exports as much as it does. Keeping sales local would help the local economy, and let’s face it, they’ll never have problems selling the stuff.
It's obvious that Springbank is producing good quality whisky. But I think the recent buying riot concerning all products coming from there is not only because people suddenly realized how good it is. The internet is also very good in creating me-too cascades. First the quality buyers are there, then others are noticing it and buy more and when a critical mass is reached so that the products are starting to get out of stock in some markets then many people, even some of them not even whisky lovers, simply jump on the bandwagon because of fear of missing out.
Cant even get Spring Bank at my major alcohol retailer in Australia 🇦🇺
That’s great Ralphy but I can’t afford £200 per bottle. I think I’ll stick to Talisker 10. Do i wish it wasn’t chill filtered? Do I wish they didn’t ruin it with burnt sugar colouring? Well yeah but I can’t afford to pay more than Port Charlotte 10 prices.
Hi Ralfy,
I have an opinion too (yes, it truly is a valuable one), just saying, just sharin....
Ok so, just like you mentioned you have started to "differentiate" your malt marks, which is a good thing, because it makes it more measurable/tangible for us, there is however the other side of the coin which you are not touching on it at all, and in my opinion, it is truly unfair.
And that "topic" would be the topic of NAS whiskies.
I sincererely/genuinely believe that you should start reviewing NAS whiskies, given that ones which have an age label on them are becoming difficult to obtain or becoming too expensive.
I've tasted some seriously DAMN GOOD NAS, and I genuinely believe people are missing out on them.
List which I bought personally (and tasted too)?
- Cask Strength Bimber
- Arran Quarter Cask (The Bothy)
- Isle of Raasay (lightly peated)
- Longrow NV
- Arran Bodega
- Ardbeg Corryvreckan
- Arran Amarone
- Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2011
Others which I have not personally bought, but I know for fact they are exceptional too:
- GS Victoriana
- Laphroaig Lore
- Oban Little Bay
It's about time NAS get some love in this day and age of "quality" seeking...
It's hard to pay so much for a bottle, I,ve been buying up a good lot of bottles of kilkerran the now, its good, it's campbeltown, it's not to much over priced just now and has a vast variety.
Then don't.
The only way we're ever going to get the price down is to stop buying. Let them know that we'll no longer pay their ridiculous price.
The trick is not to consume large quantities of good quality.
Can’t get it in this part of the US.
Springbank and the Longmorn were the without doubt the best two whiskys I've ever tasted and I've been drinking malts for over thirty years. Tonight I'm enjoying a Penderyn 46% non chill filtered no colour added, bought in Tesco today for £26 and am really enjoying It. Any opinions on it?
I like Penderyn. Tried a Legend @41% abv. A bit weird, but a good dram!
Carn Mor has an excellent Longmorn bottling of 11 yo first fill bourbon. If you can find it, well worth it (in Milano Italy 🇮🇹 I found it for 60 euros). Kind regards, SF.
Springbank marketing dept... "FUCK YIIIOOOUUUU!!!!! IT'S SCOTCH !!!!
Everybody that actually drinks single malt "shut up and take my money "
It is interesting to compare to Blanton's which flies off the shelf.I am told it is not a good bourbon as it goes for crazy money on the secondary market..It is interesting that one is great whisky and the other is overhyped bourbon that is ordinary.
Blanton's is good, but I don't think it stands out from the crowd. There are plenty of reasonably priced, readily available bourbons that are of comparable quality. I had a bottle of Blanton's in my collection before it gained its cult following. I paid about US$50 for it, and that is about what it is worth. I don't understand why people have gone completely nuts over it. These days, if I want it, a few of the bars in my area keep it in stock, and they don't charge much more for a pour than they do for the basic stuff. I've seen it in stores for around $200, which is ridiculous. There is quite a disconnect between retail price and bar price - this shows how messed up the bourbon market is.
Springbank, on the other hand, stands out from the crowd. I don't often see it in bars where I live, but the 10-year and 15-year can usually be found in stores, albeit at a price that is significantly higher than other whiskies of comparable age. I haven't seen the 12-year cask strength. If I'm going to pay a bit too much for a bottle of whisky, I'll leave Blanton's on the shelf and reach for Springbank instead. I have a 10-year currently. Maybe I'll replace it with a 15 after it runs out.
Taters don't like peat, or anything that's not bourbon
50 years ago isn't that long a time? What about the 19th century heyday of Whisky production?
Ralfy, I wish you would add a little passion into your talks. HA! Great information on the importance of doing things the right way, not the most profitable way. Please keep it up!
Really tired of not seeing any in my 3 local whisky shops. I used to see the 15 on the shelves all the time and never bothered to buy it. Thought £80 was too expensive ha ha.... oh well..
Maybe I'll try to get to the distillery some day and I'm guessing they'll have them for sale in their shop?
Yes they do. If you want the interesting bottles or the older bottles get there at 10am as they disappear and are not restocked until the next day
@@alexrtsimpson thank you so much. That's a great tip. Is there a limit? For example could I buy 3 different ones?
Luckily springbrank is still pretty availability in Kentucky, everyone wants bourbon here
I need a bothy....
I was a Springbank drinker in the late 90's. I still remember finishing off the spendy at the time 21y in 2001 before moving.
How does that 70's batching compare to 1990's/2000's, better today?
Hi Ralfy 2 years ago you said you wouldn't review Arran Quarter Cask because it's NAS which I respect. However it now states on the tin that it is in fact 9 years old, some of which will be fast years due to the nature of the small cask. Will you endeavour to review it now that there is a definitive age? I love the stuff and it is certainly better quality flavour than the 10 yo. Just more going on. It's also better than the NAS sherry version and the Sauternes imo having had them all. In fact I think it is more consistently good than the aberlour abunah. Thoughts?
Also you can't buy springbank so there is no point...
Cant get in uk without raffle or some shit but all the supermarkets in the us have 10/15 bottles on the shelfs
I cant forgive them, that they made Kilkerran 12 into another Springbank. The new KK12 is still great. It just lost its own uniqueness. And the world of scotch is poorer because of it.
how about a quantity of quality?
I'll have to disagree with you on this one. It's got nothing to do with quality and everything to do with FOMO. The constant cycle of limited releases and whisky-lotteries is driving the demand. And in all honesty, I wouldn't at all be surprised to find that most of the bottles are being bought as investment objects, not for drinking.
Personally, I've gone from being a loyal customer to not having bought anything from them in several years. The quality simply isn't there any more. Not at the price they're asking. And now that they have cut all ties with local retailers... No, just no... I'm done with them.
Is there another distillery which is not as well-known but commendable? Bottles of Springbank are becoming VERY expensive.
I have been on the hunt for an alternative. So far I have whittled down craigellachie and benromach as decent alternatives.
Benromach standard bottlings are 43%. but the contrasts and the cask strength are all 46%+. And there is quite a bit of different finishes to choose from.
The MBA is the worst thing that ever happened to business.
How long until AI starts producing whisky?
Try speaking to a random person in Scotland about whisky and chances are you will be met with blank stares. So many countries are proud and the people knowledgeable in general about their wines, vodkas, brandies etc. in Scotland it’s all about the shitty football, buckfast, bottom shelf vodka and all manner of low brow crap. No wonder Springbank export the majority of their production, the wide world can’t get enough of it. Ask the Scotsman to name ten scotch single malts in under a minute and they’d be hard pushed to give you five and Springbank wouldn’t be one of them.
I'm from Glasgow and could easily tell you ten good single malts.
@@barryhamilton7845 Its a safe bet to say you are in the minority.
@@greigmartin4339 Yeah,but I do agree with you. I've asked a few people over the last year or so about whisky and recommended a few good whiskies to them such as Springbank and they've looked at me puzzled as to say I've never heard of one of them.
If it is not at least 46% and non chill filtered, I don't even give it a second look. We need to complain with our money, let the 40% filtered fruit juice stay on the shelves!
thats twice you reached for the malt mark ;;; again ha, ha,
They can be pissed but you cannot?
I don't care about Springbank anymore, since there is no way to buy their products.
Well that's rubbish you just aren't looking in the right places. I know 3 shops which have it.
They still set a higher standard for others to follow. That’s important.
Buy the Whisky in the distillery shop… 😅
@@djscottdog1totally agree. Used to be widely available online. Can’t find it anywhere now. And that’s despite living in the UK
Don’t give up hope. I found a bottle of 10 by complete fluke online at a reasonable price. There are plenty of other cracking whisky’s at the same price point though.
Only an 88?
Its fashion, not quality. Stop buying Springbank, leave them all to me
Theres 2 places i know always have it. At normal prices and i dont rip the ass out of it , i buy one bottle but its my little secret. I know its not fake because of where it is.
All I can say is... what's a Springbank....stupid Canada....
I'm in Canada (suburb of Vancouver). There's a liquor shop about a five minute drive from me that has a Springbank 15 sitting on the shelf (or at least it was sitting there last week when I was in the shop; I suppose it could be gone by now).
@@richardbostan4286 stupid Canada means stupid Ontario
@@richardbostan4286 you didn't buy it!?
@@jbennison5672 -- I have already had a bottle Springbank 15 (it was a gift from a friend a few years ago). It was excellent of course, but I actually tend to not get a second bottle of things I have already had before. It ensures that I am always trying new whiskies. Now if I saw a Springbank DIFFERENT than the 15 year old, that I would want to buy.
@@richardbostan4286any chance you want to disclose which suburb/store you saw that SB15 at?