Been trying to hunt this down, looks like it might be the first one I'll miss out of the last three years (can't complain much I guess), but can't bring myself to pay $500-600 for the pleasure on this one. Thanks for the solid content as always guys!
This bottle is identical to Local Barley 2020, 100% sherry in terms of distillate month, year, barley type and farm. So to answer your question about possibility of getting an older release, this is the older release. Local Barley 2020 bottles were also around 8500.
Thanks for this review fellas! I'm patiently waiting for this to show up here in Wisconsin. I definitely want one or two bottles. I've been luck the past few years here. However the prices are becoming difficult to justify sadly. All-in-all cheers to whatever Springbank you can find now🥃👍
Got to taste through the whole LB range (obviously less the 13) in the Washback Bar at Springbank last year. Highly recommend - fascinating. 16 stood out, but one of the 10s and the 11 were close. Cheers as always.
The first 10 and first 11 imo are up there. Sadly don't have the 16 or the first 11. But they were stunners. The recent releases are still good but they're starting to have me questioning the prices.
@@mbmaltman oh cool. That hasnt' been my favorite...I actually finished my open bottle comparing that one to this one recently....after this video :) It's certainly more on profile with those local notes though.
Another great video! Had the LBs except 11yr. Hoping to pick up this 13yr. You mentioned reviewing the SB 2009 18yr. Did you post that video yet? Don’t see it.
Okay I admit I bought this year's 25! YES it's amazing! Mind you - give me a delicious Lagavulin any day! Get the Offerman 11 yo 4th edition!! Cheers guys!! AAA 🙂
I wouldn't expect it to be any higher than what you saw on the last few releases. Their hasn't been further price increases on these thankfully. And I haven't heard much hype on this beyond the lower bottle count. But yeah...that's a fair range.
Thanks as always guys, another great review. Have to say I was disappointed by this release, great on the nose but the alcohol is just so poorly integrated, very aggressive in comparison to other LB releases.
Springbank is never the same and it seems like Bruichladdich is the only other one that kind of does things the same way with variation. Both are just done right
Another year, another Local Barley. Enjoy!
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Been trying to hunt this down, looks like it might be the first one I'll miss out of the last three years (can't complain much I guess), but can't bring myself to pay $500-600 for the pleasure on this one. Thanks for the solid content as always guys!
Over 300 and I'd run for the hills on this one.
This bottle is identical to Local Barley 2020, 100% sherry in terms of distillate month, year, barley type and farm. So to answer your question about possibility of getting an older release, this is the older release. Local Barley 2020 bottles were also around 8500.
Great review. I liked this one better than last year’s 11. Much richer and more complex, especially with water. Delicious whisky!
Richer for SURE! That sherry influence here is big and creamy.
Tried this in the pot still Glasgow after the brichladdich 18. The LB was so much better. They do tend to get better with air.
Most SB really do. LB was always a great example.
Thanks for this review fellas! I'm patiently waiting for this to show up here in Wisconsin. I definitely want one or two bottles. I've been luck the past few years here. However the prices are becoming difficult to justify sadly. All-in-all cheers to whatever Springbank you can find now🥃👍
sounds like another winner, still waiting for it to show up around Indianapolis. Cheers!
Ohio doesn’t ever get them. I wish you luck in Indy.
Great city btw, I have family and close friends there.
Got to taste through the whole LB range (obviously less the 13) in the Washback Bar at Springbank last year. Highly recommend - fascinating. 16 stood out, but one of the 10s and the 11 were close. Cheers as always.
The first 10 and first 11 imo are up there. Sadly don't have the 16 or the first 11. But they were stunners. The recent releases are still good but they're starting to have me questioning the prices.
It was the 2017 Bere Barley 11 (100% bourbon) that impressed me.
@@mbmaltman oh cool. That hasnt' been my favorite...I actually finished my open bottle comparing that one to this one recently....after this video :) It's certainly more on profile with those local notes though.
Here for the Roosters talk.
Underrated value. Plus I may see grown men fight over football games.
Another great video! Had the LBs except 11yr. Hoping to pick up this 13yr. You mentioned reviewing the SB 2009 18yr. Did you post that video yet? Don’t see it.
2009 isn't up yet. Should be out in a week or two depending on the order mike edits these.
I played with the order. We wanted to get this review out to help buying decisions.
Okay I admit I bought this year's 25! YES it's amazing! Mind you - give me a delicious Lagavulin any day! Get the Offerman 11 yo 4th edition!! Cheers guys!! AAA 🙂
Nice! The 25 is arguably the best 46% single malt out there today.
Well done!
Fan of old Talisker?
@@topshelfwhisky Agreed Mike!!
Nice! I just can't pull the trigger at 1,300...why can't it go back to 900?
@@topshelfdustin3060 Right?!! Agreed!
Guessing this is around $250 to 275. Being a sherry and bourbon finished, guess I would pick-up one if I saw it on the shelf. CHEERS!!
I wouldn't expect it to be any higher than what you saw on the last few releases. Their hasn't been further price increases on these thankfully. And I haven't heard much hype on this beyond the lower bottle count. But yeah...that's a fair range.
@topshelfdustin3060 2 years ago the LB 10 year (100% bourbon) was 200 here. Thought they would go up a bit for the 13 year.
$260 should be max
Around 400$ is retail on these in California, 600-700$ secondary! And even with these crazy price tags they’re all sold out everywhere.
@@Houman7 wait so Total Wines is asking 400?
Great video as always. You guys got a scorelist uploaded somewhere?
Unfortunately not, we do have an “epic bottle” list. If that helps.
@@topshelfwhisky would be fun to take a look at :)
@@shaddepadde agreed. I should have started from the beginning.
@@topshelfwhisky epic list is better than nothing.. :D
Thanks as always guys, another great review.
Have to say I was disappointed by this release, great on the nose but the alcohol is just so poorly integrated, very aggressive in comparison to other LB releases.
Springbank is never the same and it seems like Bruichladdich is the only other one that kind of does things the same way with variation. Both are just done right
totally agree
Nice dram
The SBLB turn out a solid product year after year. It's expensive but at least you have a good idea of what you are buying.
I’m trying to figure out why I tend not to watch this channel. It may be because they are both kind of trying to be the alpha? Not sure
Nah, mike's the alpha. I'm just drinking
Alpha gamma delta! But that was college.
@@topshelfwhisky isn't that a sorority? I'm learning things...
@@topshelfdustin3060 it is but I'm just being funny. I was to poor to afford that.