Campbeltown Loch vs Springbank 10: Is Budget Capmbeltown Scotch Worth It?

[@Eunegin23]

I have various batches of Campbeltown Loch of the past years. Be aware that it is a blended malt of different distilleries which results in very different batches. Some are like different whiskies which isn't reflected on the label. All worth trying out, all good (especially for the price), some really good and I quickly bought some more bottles. Not sure if I would compare it to SB10. I like CL as is and SB10 as is. Not the same but why should it be.

[@TheCrumbyBeard]

You're absolutely right - the comparison was for the purposes of helping people determine wether they should pursue difficult to buy bottles like the SB10 with something that theoretically should hold some similarities. Entirely different bottles, but there is just a bit of underlying Springbank in there people can dial in to. Cheers!

[@Eunegin23]

@@TheCrumbyBeard Indeed. It's a Campbeltown and you can find out if you like it or not. I do.

[@PatsPurposefulPutzing]

Easier to find Springbank 10 where I am. Why couldn't sherry cask in CL come from Glen Scotia? I think it does. I disagree with the premise that CL is meant to be a lower price alternative to SB10. CL stands on its own very well for me.

[@dane5896]

I haven’t seen the CL blend on the shelves in New Jersey, USA. 🥃

[@TheCrumbyBeard]

Ah interesting. Do you see much Springbank over there?

[@anthonylambert4523]

Hi.Just discovered your channel.I'm thinking of getting a bottle of Campbeltown Loch as a holiday dram to take away with me This review definitely helped me make a decision.Cracking review,keep em' coming 👍

[@TheCrumbyBeard]

Cheers! And welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do - let me know which batch version you get and what you think to it. Cheers!

[@HawkerPaul]

You won't be disappointed. This is a cracking dram. The Thompson bros srv5 is probably the only blended malt that's on a par if not better than this one.

[@TheCrumbyBeard]

@@HawkerPaul interestingly I’ve just reviewed another blend that, whilst may not be “better” is certainly up there. You’ll have to wait and see 😉

[@HawkerPaul]

@@TheCrumbyBeard I'll look forward to that Tom. I 100% recommend the Thomson bros srv5 however. It's a clonker!

[@TheCrumbyBeard]

@@HawkerPaul Thomson Bros are great, but not had the SRV5 yet, got one of theirs coming up at some point! Should point the one I’m referring to will be a week on Sunday - this Sundays is a blend but is American and not what I’m talking about now 😅

[@petervautmans199]

Bizar, Springbank in plenty available in Belgium, but it costs between 55 and 60 €.

[@TheCrumbyBeard]

Ah, then you are very lucky - I have never seen it available on the shelf in a whisky shop here in the UK with the exception of nearby the distillery or as a premium private sale. Cheers!

[@HawkerPaul]

Good review Tom. You just can't beat a springbank. This would have been even more interesting if Mrs. Crumby Beard did this as a blind taste test for you.

[@TheCrumbyBeard]

Well there's a fantastic idea for the future! A Campbeltown Blind Taste Test! Be assured that's getting added to the list. Cheers!