Great bottles kill review John. That old particular Jura 12 must've been something special. I have seen the 48.4% version of it and I wonder if it would be good to go after. I have tried some on your kills list and I agree with your take on those. Cheers!
Excellent walkthrough of the empty bottles, John. To bad that the older bottlings seem to "drown" a bit for you being too quiet or subtle, lacking "oompf" to really impress you. I think, I understand you, actually. even if I don't experience the same. Cheers! 🥃
Thanks Benny! I enjoy doing these trips down memory lane. I have high expectations for older SB’s and K16’s… especially with the high prices… and for me I find they lack that Wow factor with standard 46%. Cheers 🥃
This was fun to watch :) I've always been curious about that Springbank Rum cask but like you said, mixed reviews. I completely agree with you on Springbanks needing to increase their abvs slightly as they get older. Man I really need to get my hands on an IB Jura, seems where the party is at. That Old Pulteney 17 was a beauty. Cheers John, some great whiskies meaning some great memories. 🥃
Great episode. Sadly, I will likely never buy a distillery bottling of SB18 or older given the prices. I am considering buying the SB15 for $170 near me though. But we’ll have to see if even that is enticing given that I live near a K&L
At first glance, my initial thought was, "So THAT'S where all the Campbeltown juice is going!" Impressive! Me? I'm quite fond of the Kilkerran Heavily Peated batches. As for Ardnamurchan, that 02.22 was well beyond 8/10 for me. I blinked and missed out on the 09.22 but have been loving the 05.23 (I bought a backup recently from a slightly more expensive local shop I use for such emergencies). I'm sure you had a great ride getting through all those bottles! Imagine the price those 18-21 year-old Springbanks would fetch at, say, 50% ABV. Like, horror-flick scary!
Greetings Andy, Yeah that A 02/22 could probably score higher but if that was a 9, and the 09/22 was a 10, and the 05/23 was an 11….😳 If/when they get into age statements…. Spinal Tap scores I’m sure! Cheers 🥃
Harsh words for the 46% SB but I agree. Just found a $90 10 as a backup, so I can pour a nice dram from the old bottle without remorse or guilt etc. Its nice. But a splash or 12 really brings it alive. I find I do that alot if the CS is to hot. And the old Arran 10 was ao good i have 2 backups and never pulled the trigger on a new version. I think I'm in the minority but I liked it more than the 14.
That 14 is the #1 unicorn dusty bottle for sure and I'd certainly grab one in an instant if I saw it. It could still be priced at $75 too. I have a nearly full bottle of the old 18 and I thinks it's for a bit to much sherry casks in the mix. It's one of those 46% 18 year old, cause , y'know, older is better
The new Arran 10 is sweeter than the old. I prefer the old bottling, though I can't say the new one is bad. I did have a bottle of the new one (a 2023 bottle kill), but I won't buy another anytime soon with options like e.g. Glencadam 10 available. On the other hand I would definitely buy another bottle of the old Arran 10, if I can find it at a fair price.
Love these style of videos. Thank you for sharing some final thoughts and yep, Campbell town is incredible!
Thanks 🙏 I look forward to these as well…. Good times reflecting on good drams
Cheers 🥃
Great bottles kill review John. That old particular Jura 12 must've been something special. I have seen the 48.4% version of it and I wonder if it would be good to go after. I have tried some on your kills list and I agree with your take on those. Cheers!
Thanks so much 🙏 Honestly I would grab any Jura indie if the price is reasonable…. Especially exbourbon.
Cheers 🥃
Someone isn't paying by the collar here 😁 great bottles John, some of them really sad to see emptied 🥂🥂🥂🙋♂️
At the end of our life… it’s just memories…😇
Cheers 🥃
As the Buddhists say, Nothing is permanent.” That can be sad and good!
@@christinecamley well said 👏
Excellent walkthrough of the empty bottles, John.
To bad that the older bottlings seem to "drown" a bit for you being too quiet or subtle, lacking "oompf" to really impress you. I think, I understand you, actually. even if I don't experience the same.
Cheers! 🥃
Thanks Benny! I enjoy doing these trips down memory lane.
I have high expectations for older SB’s and K16’s… especially with the high prices… and for me I find they lack that Wow factor with standard 46%.
Cheers 🥃
This was fun to watch :) I've always been curious about that Springbank Rum cask but like you said, mixed reviews. I completely agree with you on Springbanks needing to increase their abvs slightly as they get older. Man I really need to get my hands on an IB Jura, seems where the party is at. That Old Pulteney 17 was a beauty. Cheers John, some great whiskies meaning some great memories. 🥃
Thanks 🙏
These are fun to do! But probably be another year until the next walk down memory lane…
Cheers 🥃
Great episode. Sadly, I will likely never buy a distillery bottling of SB18 or older given the prices. I am considering buying the SB15 for $170 near me though. But we’ll have to see if even that is enticing given that I live near a K&L
Thanks 🙏… if you enjoy sherry then SB15 might be for you albeit pricey but not as obscene as the SB 18 @ $270!!
Cheers 🥃
Fabulous video John! Love this idea! Hey I adore Cape Town! I have read this book!! Cheers!
Wow 🤩 Thanks 🙏
What a small world you having read this book….don’t tell me the ending 🤫
Cheers 🥃
@@justwhisky Right! Hey in truth it is kind of a small world in some ways!! I will keep the ending a secret!! Cheers John!! 🙂
Great video, thank you for sharing!
Your area has good prices, if you don’t mind me asking, what state?
@@nas7878 Massachusetts…
Cheers 🥃
At first glance, my initial thought was, "So THAT'S where all the Campbeltown juice is going!" Impressive! Me? I'm quite fond of the Kilkerran Heavily Peated batches.
As for Ardnamurchan, that 02.22 was well beyond 8/10 for me. I blinked and missed out on the 09.22 but have been loving the 05.23 (I bought a backup recently from a slightly more expensive local shop I use for such emergencies).
I'm sure you had a great ride getting through all those bottles!
Imagine the price those 18-21 year-old Springbanks would fetch at, say, 50% ABV. Like, horror-flick scary!
Greetings Andy,
Yeah that A 02/22 could probably score higher but if that was a 9, and the 09/22 was a 10, and the 05/23 was an 11….😳
If/when they get into age statements…. Spinal Tap scores I’m sure!
Cheers 🥃
Ah, nice idea doing this. Well done you.
@@MultiCasking thank …always look forward to these!
Cheers 🥃
Harsh words for the 46% SB but I agree. Just found a $90 10 as a backup, so I can pour a nice dram from the old bottle without remorse or guilt etc. Its nice. But a splash or 12 really brings it alive.
I find I do that alot if the CS is to hot.
And the old Arran 10 was ao good i have 2 backups and never pulled the trigger on a new version. I think I'm in the minority but I liked it more than the 14.
You had me until the A10 better than A14…. Blasphemous 🤣… I prefer the A14 over the old A18😳… but the A10 is solid for sure!
Cheers 🥃
That 14 is the #1 unicorn dusty bottle for sure and I'd certainly grab one in an instant if I saw it. It could still be priced at $75 too.
I have a nearly full bottle of the old 18 and I thinks it's for a bit to much sherry casks in the mix. It's one of those 46% 18 year old, cause , y'know, older is better
The new Arran 10 is sweeter than the old. I prefer the old bottling, though I can't say the new one is bad.
I did have a bottle of the new one (a 2023 bottle kill), but I won't buy another anytime soon with options like e.g. Glencadam 10 available. On the other hand I would definitely buy another bottle of the old Arran 10, if I can find it at a fair price.
@@bennyfriis601 good to know! Appreciate the comparison.
Cheers 🥃
Roy started this style, right. 😉
Yes….👍
Cheers 🥃
He...literally says it.
@@llamabones thats sweet.