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I'm Japanese whisky lover. And I will visit Campbelltown in late July. I learned about Campbelltown through this video. And I was surprised to Ms.RUTH lived in Japan. I'm also very happy that you mentioned Masataka Taketsuru in this video because I love to drink NIKKA whisky. I look forward to seeing more videos from you in the future!!

Your face lights up when you get a new glass and a wee whisky 😁

私は、規模は小さいけど誠実に誇りと心意気を持って製造にあたる酒蔵が作るスコッチ、日本酒、焼酎などが好きです。何故かロマンを感じるのです。

Campbeltown Loch, I wish you were whiskey Campbeltown Loch, och-aye Campbeltown Loch, I wish you were whiskey I would drink you dry Now Campbeltown Loch is a beautiful place But the price of the whiskey is grim How nice it would be if the whiskey was free And the Loch was filled up to the brim

A fantastic tour of Campbeltown and their rich history. Amazing seeing where the old distilleries once stood and cheers to Campbeltown whisky growing again!

I'm sure I told you I was a Bank Manager in Campbeltown in the early 2000's and I counted 28 local businesses that had employees that closed down around that time not an account of my decisions. I was the personal Manager and the Business Manager was the Manager of the Bank in Aberdeenshire when I was a boy growing up so it was good to have a friendly face so far away from home.. The largest closure was a textile business in the name of Jaeger which had a big impact on the town with regards unemployment . I was aware of a third Distillery opening up but I didn't realise thew importance of that decision. That is good news for the town of another three distilleries being set up. There was a growth industry set up at that time which was a Danish company called Vestas which was a wind turbine manufacturer but that has since closed as the cost of transportation was prohibitive once the local wind farms were completed. I never did any of the tours but I am not sure there were tours done at the time. When I left Campbeltown my staff gave me a bottle of Springbank with a personalised label. The local Round Table had an employee of Cadenheads set up a Whisky tasting for me as a leaving present. I am not sure that was the best move as I had to drive to the Isle of Lewis the next day. During my time there some of the older generation told me stories of Campbeltown in its hey day it really was a bustling metropolis. It was a quaint wee town but it can be lively on a weekend night especially if there were forces personnel in the town and pubs. I look forward to the next installment as usual.

Hi Ruth, just subscribed to your channel. I am a Filmmaker vom Austria and my channel is mostly about Whisky (and in German)so obviously I came across your videos that I really enjoy. The first glas in the video is a so called CUPITA while the second one seems to be a Glen Cairn glas. They both follow the same idea, you fill them up to their broadest diameter so the surface is as big as could be. The alcohol starts to vaporize and the aromas gather in the glass due to its narrowing to the top rather than floating into the air. Keep on going, you have such a nice approach. So I will travel along from now on. Cheers.

My father was Hedley Wright, cousin. I work for a medical device company and was being visited by the European manager. As a welcome gift to Scotland, I gave him a bottle ofSpringbank 15 Year Old Single Malt. Finding this bottle was very difficult and when approaching the distillery for direction on finding this bottle, I was put in touch with a whiskey cellar in Edinburgh. As this is a rare whiskey with limited releases, the stock that was appointed to this distributor was already spoken for. The retailer suggested other whiskeys of equal quality however, I wanted to give my visitor one that had a family connection. Once the retailer realised this, he suddenly found one for me, as he was in fear of repercussions from Dr Hedley Wright. I really liked your coverage of the Campbelltown area and videos of your other travels. Thank you for doing them I find them very interesting., take care.

What I love best about your videos is you take us to places I can only dream of visiting. Thank you for sharing these wonderful places with us.

I visited a Scottish whiskey distillery about 25 years ago with my then husband. The distillery offered a tasting to two men and two women. Male volunteers were easily found, but for women not so many. So I raised my finger and was selected. I tasted 5 nice whiskeys and got a glass of my preferred one. All at the end of the morning. I never needed a good lunch so much and later had an extended afternoon nap 😂😂😂.

Ruth, I suspect you might not realise what a great film that was? It’s a lovely summary of whisky in the Wee Toon and I reckon interesting for non-dram folk as well as enthusiasts and industry people like myself. 👏👏👏

Campbeltown is a place very close to my heart. The first time I visited Scotland was on a Tarbert fishing boat which sailed across to Ballycastle (Norn Iron) to pick up our family and bring us there. I was 11 yrs old. It was 1962. My Dad was a BBC soccer commentator in NI and he was a big pal of his opposite number in Scotland and he originally hailed from the west coast where of course he knew everybody. Whisky would have had a part to play. Anyway, the crossing of the North Channel was dire, we were all as sick as parrots, we were pleased to enter Campbeltown Loch where thankfully the sea became a millpond. I have been back several times since then and have toured Springbank twice. The Ardshiel Hotel needs a mention, spectacular bar with unbelievable display of Scotch Whisky, also Golf at Machrihanish which is great, stunning views across to Islay and Jura. Love that place and loved your video.

Dear Ruth, you're my kind of girl. Loving peated whisky's just as I do. In my 70 years I've tried a lot , Canadian, Irish, Dutch, Japanese, a lot of Scottish and even Thai whisky (horrible) and the best ones come from your homecountry, Scotland!. While typing this, I'm enjoying a 12 year Auchentoshan. Love all your video's and reviews.

Loved the video Ruth. I had to pause it to pour a dram from the bottle I have of a Campbeltown blended malt! Definitely added to the enjoyment!

Its the most beautiful smile on Tiktok . Instantly makes a dull day bright and sunny again x

It's so wonderful that you visited Campbeltown! I love these video so much. I'm Looking forward to the next video featuring Scotland. There is so beautiful everywhere in Scotland !

I visited Campbeltown last year. It was an impromptu detour as we found ourselves with extra time on our return to Glasgow after leaving Islay. Boy, am I glad that we found the Wee Toon! The quiet little town is beaming with charm! The architecture is stately and it's location on the Loch with Davaar Island looming in the distance seems something out of a movie! Whiskey lovers will appreciate that you can stay at Ardshiel hotel, a fine establishment loaded with the best selection of whiskey. Then walk to Springbank and all of the shops and restaurants in town. Islay is great but all of the distilleries are spread out, the roads are single track and laden with crater sized potholes. Getting on and off Islay can be challenging with weather effecting the ferry schedules. Meanwhile, one can drive to Campbeltown, enjoy Kintyre's beauty and stroll the streets without much effort! Campbeltown is a gem.

Hi Ruth: I read through some of the comments. A few are like short novels. People are getting excited about this video, and I understand why. You so have a flare for telling a story and keeping everyones attention. Needless to say, your tasting with the Dram glasses is my favorite part. It is a joy to see you so satisfied. You're amazing. Please remain safe.

ルースさんのスコッチウイスキー愛が感じられる動画でした。キャンベルタウンの栄枯盛衰、そして将来への展望まで楽しく拝見しました。😺

Go on Ruth, That's the Spirit.

Scottish whiskey and Japanese whiskey are like brothers. Thanks to Ruth-san I learned more about the origins of Scottish whiskey. This was another great video. I would like to thank you for the whiskey. スコットランドウィスキーと日本のウィスキーは兄弟みたいな仲ですね、ルースさんのお陰で詳しくスコットランドウィスキーの起源を知りました、今回も素晴らしい動画でした、感謝を込めてウィスキー代金に。

Had my first taste of Springbank at their shop in Edinburgh during the Edinburgh festival. Bought a bottle and shared it ! No hangover! Fantastic. Warm, pure and slipped down nicely.. This was in the 80's. It is my favorite whisky of all time !

One of my daughter’s boyfriends is a liquor salesman, and quite a connoisseur of American Bourbon whiskeys, whereas I’ve always preferred Single Malts. We used his set of dram glasses for a Bourbon tasting one evening, and I must say a proper glass allows one to appreciate the subtleties of flavor from one to the other, and I came away with a decided liking of the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon in very small quantities. I’ve learned over the years that a very good liquor is a treat, not a main course for me!

Another wonderful video. It was once said about the illicit distillers in the Campbelltown that they could make 10 shillings a week enough to keep a horse, a cow and a wife! Love Glen Scotia whisky and just received their Campbeltown Festival 2024 offering.

Oh, and just saw your post on Curling Stones, I am an elite curler and know what goes into making a great rock.

Hi Ruth I just discovered your channel from your Euro Tunnel video. I'm in Australia but both my parents are from Europe (Sweden and Wales) Very interesting videos and you present them so well. Keep up the good work 🙂

Just to wish you and Ernie happy anniversary it's one year since your first video went out on KZfaq 🎉🎉 keep making more great videos

ウイスキーが好きなので一度は行ってみたいです。👍

The all mighty created Whisky to Keep the Scotts from ruling the world! {JOKING!} They brought their trade to the new world where they fueled the rise of Moonshiners of the South. Cheers to My Ancestors!

Springbank's my favourite - Hazelburn non peated, 10 year ❤ The tour was great!

This video was really enjoyable for me. Springbank is one of my favorite whiskies and is known as the ‘perfume of malts.

Very cool that they repurposed the old buildings ❤😊👍

Another fantastic and informative video. Thank you, Ruth.

Another great video Ruth!

Thank you for making these videos, I really appreciate them.

what an epic small town!

Thank you so much for all the great information! Really appreciate your channel and you all the way here in Arizona. USA.

Thanks so much for that! Very enjoyable!

Hi Ruth, I love your trip reports, keep it up !! Thank you

Another fantastic vlog Ruth. The history and explanations you give are so very good and educational. Also along with the great camera work you give us a wonderful insight into the experience . Thank you for sharing

Fond, lifelong memories of two visits for Campbeltown Whisky festivals. It is the centre of the universe as far as I'm concerned. And such friendly, approachable, if not eccentric, whisky makers. I *will* go back to that shop one day. Much of the Springbank offering in particular can be hard to get online. Get yourself a bottle of the Local Barley, or the 15yo Organic. Or a Longrow Red.... Cheers Ruth, I mean slàinte mhòr.

Another great video Ruth, I would have happily watched another hour, I've always had a soft spot for the peninsula.

This is professional quality stuff Ruth - brilliant!

Another great vidio Ruth !

Ruth so enjoyed this episode. Makes me want to hop on a plane and visit your wonderful country

Thank you for the wonderful trip around Campelttowns whiskies distillerys look forward to a drink or two👍👍

Such a fun, information rich video. Your video persona is so likable and professional. Excellent compositions and story line. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

I was last in Campbeltown in September 2021. It was great to explore the area and I was pleased to see the place on the up once again. The downside on the timing of my visit was that whisky tours were not fully back as there were still Covid restrictions. I'm a big fan of Glen Scotia whiskies, so was keen to do the tour there. Alas, only the shop was open. I hope to get back up there in the next few years.

A wonderful video and a lovely Glen Scotia snifter glass too...marvelous. 😀

Ruth what beautiful town n thanks for sharing it with me

I've never tried them, but will make it a point! Thanks so much for your videos; your personality and enthusiasm make them simply superb. Scotland seems such a wonderful place.

Excellent video. One of my bucket list things to do is tour Scotland and visit as many distilleries as I possibly can. Enjoy!!

Hi Ruth, great video, I remember loading tankers from a distillery in Airdrie to go to a boat in Ayr harbour which was bound for Japan. I love how all the distilleries are kept so neat and tidy, always freshly painted and grass trimmed.

Another wonderful video and I do enjoy your wee tasting reviews it's making me want to revisit peated malts

Ruth I just now found your channel and I absolutely LOVE it!! I have shared this channel with everyone I know lol You are incredibly brave. The Bothy video just about did me in. No way I could ever EVER do that! I love to just live vicariously through your courageous and self sufficient videos. 🥰 I hope you will keep doing these! Thank you so much! Love love love! BLUIE Mississippi, USA

Just back from a tour of Scotland, your videos remind me of how lovely Scotland is.

That Springbank glass you have there looks very similar to the Glencairn glasses I drink my Scottish whisky from. The unique shape truly adds to the overall drinking appreciation and experience. -Kyle

Very informative video from the always delightful Ruth.

Great video Ruth - I love a dram or two and plan to visit Campbeltown in the next year or two!

Hi Ruth this is lots of History in time Amazing Awesome so cool to see😊

You are absolutely AMAZING

Another outstanding output - Slàinte !

Always enjoy your videos Ruth, but especially look forward to your whisky region/distillery tours. Thank you. Slainte'

I recently discovered your channel, so interesting. You give me the incentive to go and visit your beautiful country! So many whiskeys and so little time! 😉 Thanks for sharing and keep up the nice work.

Hi Ruth I’m a new subscriber and I love the content you make and this one was really well made and look forward to seeing more of your work

The other video you made about Scottish whiskey was great and this one was too Very interesting Ruth, love seeing these old buildings and leaning the history.

Thanks! This was absolutely Brilliant. Just watching this made me thirsty for the smokey and peaty flavor of a Whiskey, which I enjoy above all parts of tasting whiskey. Saw your Speyside presentation and was enamored in wanting to again visit Scotland. Sharing this episode on other Social Media Platforms so that Campbelltown may get some interest and growth from this. Hope Ernie is enduring its travels. Cheers.

We were there in 2019 had a great time. Love your vis keep them comming)))

How interesting is that volg and always a smile, stay safe and looking forward to the nxt 👍

Great post, You really lit up talking about your experience there. Makes me really wanna visit Scotland. When I was closer to your age, could not stand the peated whiskey's, but I love them all now.

Wow I love that architecture. Stone work. Full of human hands. Beauty

A very interesting and well presented video about our national drink Ruth. I am not a whisky drinker myself, but could see myself trying some of these if I was to visit.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Keep it up Ruth. You'll be at half a million subs in no time. Thanks for all that you do.

We were lucky to have visited Campbeltown by boat almost a decade ago and we got hooked on the whiskey. The first taste was at the Ardshiel Hotel where I also had my first haggis. Both were excellent. The whisky was 10 year old Springbank. The best nachos we have ever eaten where at the Royal Hotel. To say it was odd to travel to Campbeltown to get the best nachos is an understatement. The nachos had haggis, which with the local cheese, made the nachos so good. I think the haggis was from a local butcher shop that also had some really good smoked mussels. We did a tasting at Springbank. My wife was looking for gifts and missed the first part of the tasting which was only me and the manager since it was later in the day. He told me that the Hazelburn was formulated for woman drinkers, which when he mentioned this to a woman from the US, she wrote a negative review on one of the trip review sites. After the manager finished telling me story my wife showed up and started tasting the whisky. Her favorite? Hazelburn. LOL The manager and I started laughing when she said she liked Hazelburn best so we had to tell her the story. Hazelburn is still her favorite thought she does like a nice smokey whisky too. Time and Tide waits for no one but we were able to visit Glen Scotia to get some whisky, no tasting though. The manager there also mentioned the negative review about Hazelburn. After we left Campbeltown, we headed to Ireland and went past Aisla Craig. I knew about the rocks being used for curling stones but it was nice to see you video on the island, stones, and curling. Well done. Years ago, I was reading a website about the Campbeltown area of Scotland and there were stories about the legal and illegal distilleries. When we did the tasting at Springbank the manager mentioned the number of legal distilleries that used to exist, I asked how many illegal distilleries there were and he laughed. He did say that at one point the distilleries were using up so much water from the single loch used for the towns fresh water, they had to build a second fresh water loch to supply the people. The website I read talked about the money that was made by distilling, both legal and illegal, and how the local plumbers made money making stills. People would form groups to fund a still to spread out the cost. There were quite few stills running on Arran Island. Just like in the United States, avoiding the revenue agents was what one did, not only Scotland but Ireland as well. This was back in the 1700s.... The website mentioned that when workers were rehabbing an old building in Campbeltown, they found a still that had been hidden and built partially into a chimney. It appeared that the still had been forgotten centuries ago.

Wonderful .

Lovey and so informative. 😊

Lovely video and great content!

Your videos are the best!

What a history lesson about an area I have never sadly yet been to

Very interesting. Beautiful place and love all the old buildings still being used. Can't do whiskey after an unfortunate incident in my "youth", but still enjoyed learning about the distilleries.

Ruth, I so enjoy your channel. You do a superior job of research, filming, and presentation. I’m especially enjoying your distillery tours. Whenever I can finally make it over the pond to Scotland, I’ll be following in your footsteps to the places you’ve shown us. Wishing you well from Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.

Keep up the good work amazing content

Thank you, Ruth, that was interesting 😊

Very interesting Ruth and you have lots of samples to dry. Disappointing to see the demise of the industry but hopefully brighter outlook for the future and the town.

Springbank is hard to find. As soon as it hits the shelves, it's gone. 😢 The Glen Scotia 15YO is one of my favorites.

I have a 1/3 bottle of Glen Scotia from the UK whiskey exchange and 13:52 it is quite lovely !! So want to go and your video affirms that. Thanks for showing us how Campbelltown is the place to go !!!

Good on ya Ruth love a little Scotch. Thanks for the insight to Scotlands finest.🎉

Hi Ruth Another good video. Your video brought back memories of the late 60's when my late parents and I used to take the September weekend @ The Argyll Arms in Campbeltown. In these days the mods and rockers existed and the raced up and down Hall Street and other places, they were a menace! However in the late 80's my wife and I made a return journey and visited Gigha, when we stayed at Tarbert. Kind regards Crawford

Thanks for the history and look about town! As an aside, If the high abv nip bites you, as it does me -- tip I learned from Ralfy many moons ago: A wee drop of water, maybe 1 to 2 ml, half a teaspoon, will break that sharp edge and allow the spirit to open up. It's amazing to play with the water to get the spirit to offer up all it has, but don't drown it. Thanks for all you provide us digital hitchhikers! 気をつけて

Brilliant video as always. Its good to hear there will be more distilleries in Campbelltown. I have a soft spot for springbank as they were the only openly indepence supporting whisky producer. 😊

Brilliant and informative. Wish this video was available before my visit. I'm wishing I had done the distillery tours. Oh well, I'll just have to go back again.

Great video!

Thank you Ruth for another very nice & informative programme of yours.I don’t drink whiskey too often, but do occasionally have a wee little drop!As a resident of Australia, with Scottish heritage on my mother’s side.I remember when I was young,watching my Grandfather enthusiastically downing his favourite whiskey!😁So your very well done programme brought back some nice memories for me.A great watch Ruth, thank you.Tom😁👍🏻

Loved your tour of the long lost distilleries in buildings that still stand. I used to shop at that Tesco, and never knew!

I think countries that produce excellent sake are very proud. Masataka "Massan”, a Japanese man, was captivated by the charm and worked diligently to succeed. But what was outstanding was his naturally excellent Scotch and his wife who supported him. A guided tour of its fine sake will be of interest to those interested.

Always nice to see you smiling face and cheerful presentation!

Ruth, you never fail to impress. I will be back in Campbeltown for the third time this August. Been to Glen Scotia (wonderful tour) and Springback (oldie but goodie) and will have to try and hit Glengyle this time. My son gifted me some Kilkerran and it was tasty as are all the Kintyre whiskies. So glad to see some new distilleries starting up. As usual you have done a masterful job in profiling Campbeltown. It seems each week you hit another of my Scottish sweet spots. Great job!

Fascinating. One of your best. Strange, when in the RAF I remember Macrihanish, Campbeltown’s airport, as place to pick up prawns and take them back home to base, making us very popular. I was unaware of the whisky slant. Ignorance is bliss. Many thanks. Rmb5*

Thank you ruth , you are adorable 😍😍 and because of you i get to tour Scotland ... awesome