1901
Springbank 18 Year
Single Malt — Campbeltown, Scotland
Reviewed
November 25, 2018 (edited December 18, 2022)
WhiskeyLive Dublin 2018. Best of the night.
If I ever capture that (stereotypical) little mischievous bearded Irish sprite I know how I’m going to use those 3 wishes.
Wish 1: A camel. I’d travel to work on it. Weaving through the static cars like those cocky motorcyclists. All the other commuters looking up enviously - losers!
Wish 2: Specific transmutation powers. Whether at a crowded party or on a quiet evening alone I will be able to change water into Springbank 18. You know, like that other guy. Uri Gellar I think.
Wish 3: Erase “Love Actually” for all eternity. I hate that film. It’s like a Christmas card full of sick.
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Dear Santa, Last year you magically helped me avoid Love Actually throughout the entire holiday season. Appreciate that big man. This Christmas I am also asking for your help in avoiding anyone who recommends it.
@Ctrexman haha, why not. My camel would get the hump with some of the acting
Maybe you could get your camel to take a dump on some of the cast members
Fun fact: during preproduction of Love Actually the cinematographer discovered he was out of film stock and as a result the entire movie was filmed on cheese strings.
@GB01776 you’re too kind, sir. Cheers to you too 🥃
OK, this might be the greatest whiskey review I've ever read. I'll be following you know.... And I thank you... And tip a glass in all four directions to ensure I head your way. Cheers
@PBMichiganWolverine haha, no sin is worth that penance, as they say.😆 Although, it’s no sin in Utah, right?
@1901 I had to see Love Actually five times. All in one week, over its opening weekend. But it’s my own fault...was dating 5 women.
Note: Love Actually is still pants 🤮
@SpartaTodd I'm not surprised you bailed out and I wish I coulda. Early date movie with my future wife. I felt strapped in for punishment like Malcolm McDowell.
I was told "Love Actually" was a great film... I never got past the first 5 minutes and I have watches some terrible films like Critters 3 (Leonardo DeCaprio's first movie!)
@Slainte-Mhath that's interesting...so get it while you can! I haven't tried the 12yoCS. I tried the 15yo and wasn't as bowled over by it.
@cascode Ah older than mine I think as mine is purple mostly
Prices for Springbank 18 are creeping up... I was at a Campbeltown tasting a few weeks ago, and the guy from Springbank admitted that they cannot catch up with demand. He laughed and said his job is not 'to promote sale' but 'to avoid sale' so that every market gets a least a few bottles. This is great value, and the 12 yo CS and 18 yo are arguably the best of the range.
@Soba45 Ditto - I have a bottle of the last pre-2016 release when it had a black label with mauve print. I'm keeping it as part of the retirement stash.
Have a bottle sitting around for donkeys. Will have to crack open sometime soon!
@PBMichiganWolverine 😂busy man! And five times! Sheesh. I think in some countries that would disqualify you from jury duty.
@1901 on a side note: back in the day when I was dating 5 girls at once, I was subjected to 5 different viewings of Love Actually. That experience in itself converted me to monogamy
@1901 if you do find a way, I’m taking you to Lake Michigan.
@The_Rev I doubt it'd be worthwhile. If I find a way, I'm pretty sure my teachings will be incoherent
If you find a way to change water into Springbank 18, I will have to give serious though to converting.