Guys when you go into the Springbank warehouse for the first time please film it for us to enjoy your reaction. The first time I visited the aroma blew me away and I had already visited so many warehouses including Brora, Bowmore, Highland Park and Macallan. I also remember smelling the barrier filter they use prior to bottling and it was a dark treacle sherry funky heaven!!
I’ve just about watched all of your archived reviews recently, just craving new content. Hope you guys are doing well and enjoying epic drams. Cheers, and hope to see more vids soon!
Another fantastic review guys! This one sounds amazing, especially with that heavy sherry maturation. Something about the way it combined with the distillate gave it that massively funky rancio/cola/dijon/earthy note; it's borderline magic. The warehouse where this was aged is one that some of the Springbank employees didn't even know existed until recently. Who knows what secret gems are still lying in there? By the way, you might have a 1980s bottling on your hands! The J. Archibald Mitchell ones stopped in 1988/1989 in many export markets. The stocks for the 21 and 25 had pretty much run out by that time and it was ~6 years before they had aged enough to resume wider distribution.
@@thedrinking_ewok Mid-1980s from what I can recall for the John Mitchell, and only the 21 yo had the "John Mitchell" variant in addition to the "J. Archibald Mitchell" and "Hedley G. Wright" iterations that came afterwards. I thought the 21 yo John Mitchell was a Japanese exclusive as well, but it looks like they also did release it for the USA, UK, and Italy.
I know that the 21s had some 80s releases for sure but most people seem to think this ones from the 90s. I actually had it as an 80s bottle first and then changed it so I see where your minds at. Its def possible it might be 80s.
I had a whole bottle of the 1966 29 year old and it was sublime and so much better than the recent 30 year old OB release. I always keep a 3cl sample of the 1500 or so bottles I have opened and finished and at least I know that I can enjoy it one more time!
@@squinugie2091 that’s perfect! I do the same. Soon as I open a bottle I stash away a few samples for long in the future! It’s a great way to remember a dram long after a bottle has been finished.
Hey guys, just cracked an epic 1973 Longmorn first fill sherry and had the cork break. I was able to get most of it out with a corkscrew without it getting it the whisky, but a few tiny pieces did fall in the whisky. Think I should leave them in the or decant the the whole bottle? Any chance of the few tiny pieces in there could affect the taste of the whisky? Thanks guys.
if you plan to drink the bottle slowly over a long period then you should! if itll be gone in a few months then i dont think its necessary. Especially if its a very richly flavoured sherry beast, the flavour wont be discernibly tainted.
Love you guys, great review, even if alas I haven't tasted this version yet tbh.....Funny thing, in the beginning of your video, we can hear in the background your neighbour probably cutting grass in his garden, and this guy had no idea of what p*** whisky tasting was going on there, lol....Thanks for sharing your pleasure, guys ! It is precious...👍
Sounds incredible, and given current Springbank pricing it’s not at an insane level (though still unaffordable to my broke ass). I’m curious but are there any modern malts, Springbank or otherwise, that you guys hold in a similar esteem to anybody these older bottlings? Or are they a magical ship that has long sailed?
Look at particular distillates from particular years- late 96’ Ben Nevis 25yrs, Clynlish 97’ 25urs, Craigellachie 93’ , Glen Grant 74’-75’ 25yr+; choose your favourite distillery, find out which years did exceptionally well, find a single cask cask strength and read reviews or….. look at something particularly old from respected indie bottling as you’ll get more for your money 😊
You are not kidding when you say Legendary and Old School. Old School sherry cask too. Great review. I've started to wonder how much of a difference there is between when Springbank had closed their own maltings between 1960-92. Have you guys noticed any distinctions?
Id say we have seen consistent good releases from springbank honestly. Had a few off years but still solid overall. Obviously this older style is very hard to re produce now.
It is all relative. It murders any Macallan at that price and that is the cost unfortunately for this old school original but now lost profile of Springbank. Just look at what the new 30 is going for. In that sense of the market, it is a fair value. Again, all relative based on scarcity.
@@maltreviews you are right! In a relative perspective - meaning within the whisky-bubble universe - this bottle may sound money wise ok. But open your eyes, make a reboot and think out of the box: My point was (assuming U and I are no millionaires): Just imagine how much enjoyment you can bring to your life (and your family!!!) instead of a bottle of whisky? If we are talking about a 10 years old Scotch, the comparative enjoyment is a fast food restaurant visit with your family. Ok: Go for the whisky!!!!!!!! But in this case you are talking about an entire holiday, a premium TV, a superior PC, a high end bike, a base fund for the education of your child,... (add whatever you want!) This is just too much money for a bottle of spirit. Totally independent of the smell and taste ...
@@r.hartmann7628 TV and college are highly overrated haha. I don’t bicycle. You are totally right about the kids except imagine a premium holiday experience you can pour into your glass whenever you desire covering all of the core senses (sight, smell, texture/feel, and of course taste) for a decade plus and then share/pass on to your kids when they are ready? Or more how much will a bottle of this nature/quality cost when your kids turn 18 in 18 years potentially. But all great points of course mate! Cheers and have a great weekend!
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Guys when you go into the Springbank warehouse for the first time please film it for us to enjoy your reaction. The first time I visited the aroma blew me away and I had already visited so many warehouses including Brora, Bowmore, Highland Park and Macallan. I also remember smelling the barrier filter they use prior to bottling and it was a dark treacle sherry funky heaven!!
Sounds amazing and def will. Hopefully soon!
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No more reviews?
I’ve just about watched all of your archived reviews recently, just craving new content. Hope you guys are doing well and enjoying epic drams. Cheers, and hope to see more vids soon!
Another fantastic review guys! This one sounds amazing, especially with that heavy sherry maturation. Something about the way it combined with the distillate gave it that massively funky rancio/cola/dijon/earthy note; it's borderline magic. The warehouse where this was aged is one that some of the Springbank employees didn't even know existed until recently. Who knows what secret gems are still lying in there?
By the way, you might have a 1980s bottling on your hands! The J. Archibald Mitchell ones stopped in 1988/1989 in many export markets. The stocks for the 21 and 25 had pretty much run out by that time and it was ~6 years before they had aged enough to resume wider distribution.
any idea the years that the john mitchell was distributed? if i recall correctly, its a japan exclusive?
@@thedrinking_ewok Mid-1980s from what I can recall for the John Mitchell, and only the 21 yo had the "John Mitchell" variant in addition to the "J. Archibald Mitchell" and "Hedley G. Wright" iterations that came afterwards. I thought the 21 yo John Mitchell was a Japanese exclusive as well, but it looks like they also did release it for the USA, UK, and Italy.
I know that the 21s had some 80s releases for sure but most people seem to think this ones from the 90s. I actually had it as an 80s bottle first and then changed it so I see where your minds at. Its def possible it might be 80s.
Nice review guys. Very insightful.
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Incredible! Class as always.
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Another Great one
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Recently had the 1965 29yr bottled for Milroys. The texture was nuts, so thick. These old malts are really a class (or 7) above.
I had a whole bottle of the 1966 29 year old and it was sublime and so much better than the recent 30 year old OB release. I always keep a 3cl sample of the 1500 or so bottles I have opened and finished and at least I know that I can enjoy it one more time!
@@squinugie2091 that’s perfect! I do the same. Soon as I open a bottle I stash away a few samples for long in the future! It’s a great way to remember a dram long after a bottle has been finished.
Yes another great example of old springbank. Beautiful!
Insane bottling. So jealous. Thanks for sharing your notes.
Cheers!
Hey guys, just cracked an epic 1973 Longmorn first fill sherry and had the cork break. I was able to get most of it out with a corkscrew without it getting it the whisky, but a few tiny pieces did fall in the whisky. Think I should leave them in the or decant the the whole bottle? Any chance of the few tiny pieces in there could affect the taste of the whisky? Thanks guys.
if you plan to drink the bottle slowly over a long period then you should! if itll be gone in a few months then i dont think its necessary. Especially if its a very richly flavoured sherry beast, the flavour wont be discernibly tainted.
Great review!
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Love you guys, great review, even if alas I haven't tasted this version yet tbh.....Funny thing, in the beginning of your video, we can hear in the background your neighbour probably cutting grass in his garden, and this guy had no idea of what p*** whisky tasting was going on there, lol....Thanks for sharing your pleasure, guys ! It is precious...👍
Haha yah we are close to the window. Thank you Greg!!
Wish I would've pulled the trigger on one of these at auction 5 years ago
I know. We will say the same in another 5 lol
I love a good ole tattered label
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Sounds incredible, and given current Springbank pricing it’s not at an insane level (though still unaffordable to my broke ass). I’m curious but are there any modern malts, Springbank or otherwise, that you guys hold in a similar esteem to anybody these older bottlings? Or are they a magical ship that has long sailed?
Have had current bottlings in the 90-92 range but not in the 94-95 range. Hoping that changes though
Will you guys be getting a bottle of/reviewing the latest Whiskysponge Springbank?
I’ve just paid off my mortgage and looking to spend $1000 on a special bottle - what do you think would be the best purchase at this price level?
Look at particular distillates from particular years- late 96’ Ben Nevis 25yrs, Clynlish 97’ 25urs, Craigellachie 93’ , Glen Grant 74’-75’ 25yr+; choose your favourite distillery, find out which years did exceptionally well, find a single cask cask strength and read reviews or….. look at something particularly old from respected indie bottling as you’ll get more for your money 😊
Bad labels and who gives a shit is basically my mantra. You just let out the secret of our covenant!
You are not kidding when you say Legendary and Old School. Old School sherry cask too. Great review.
I've started to wonder how much of a difference there is between when Springbank had closed their own maltings between 1960-92. Have you guys noticed any distinctions?
Id say we have seen consistent good releases from springbank honestly. Had a few off years but still solid overall. Obviously this older style is very hard to re produce now.
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ok, I get it: it is special!
But is it is worth a couple of thousand dollars?
#dontoverpayforaspirit
It is all relative. It murders any Macallan at that price and that is the cost unfortunately for this old school original but now lost profile of Springbank. Just look at what the new 30 is going for. In that sense of the market, it is a fair value. Again, all relative based on scarcity.
@@maltreviews
you are right!
In a relative perspective - meaning within the whisky-bubble universe - this bottle may sound money wise ok.
But open your eyes, make a reboot and think out of the box:
My point was (assuming U and I are no millionaires): Just imagine how much enjoyment you can bring to your life (and your family!!!) instead of a bottle of whisky?
If we are talking about a 10 years old Scotch, the comparative enjoyment is a fast food restaurant visit with your family. Ok: Go for the whisky!!!!!!!!
But in this case you are talking about an entire holiday, a premium TV, a superior PC, a high end bike, a base fund for the education of your child,... (add whatever you want!)
This is just too much money for a bottle of spirit. Totally independent of the smell and taste ...
@@r.hartmann7628 TV and college are highly overrated haha. I don’t bicycle. You are totally right about the kids except imagine a premium holiday experience you can pour into your glass whenever you desire covering all of the core senses (sight, smell, texture/feel, and of course taste) for a decade plus and then share/pass on to your kids when they are ready? Or more how much will a bottle of this nature/quality cost when your kids turn 18 in 18 years potentially. But all great points of course mate! Cheers and have a great weekend!
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