Bootlegger (vlogger)

Karl Phillips
Born	Wrexham, UK
Occupation	video blogger
YouTube information
Channel	bootlegger1974
Years active	2008–present
Subscribers	56k
Views	2.9 million
Last updated: May 6, 2025

Karl Phillips, better known by his stage name Bootlegger, is a Welsh vlogger and Internet personality best known for his matchday vlogs on YouTube and his humorous content on social media platforms. ^[1]

Career

Bootlegger joined YouTube on 17 May 2008. ^[2] He is known for his matchday vlogs attending Wrexham football games and his drinking exploits. ^[3]

In 2020, he launched the Bootlegger 1974 Pilsner with brewer Wrexham Lager. However, in 2024 he claimed that the brewer owed him money. ^[4] Wrexham Lager later issued a statement saying that Bootlegger had been paid up to date before the vlogger's claim to the contrary. ^[5]

He released his autobiography in 2022, Bootlegger: The Good, The Bad and The Tasty. ^[6]

Personal life

Bootlegger is married. He has affectionately nicknamed his wife 'The Flamethrower' in several of his online videos. ^[7]

He works as a roofer. ^[8]

Published works

• Bootlegger: The Good, The Bad and The Tasty. Y Lolfa. 2022. ISBN   1912631377.

References

1. "Bootlegger YouTube Stats, Channel Statistics". Social Blade.
2. "Bootlegger". YouTube.
3. "Bootlegger set to DJ at Wrexham venue next month". Leader Live. 12 July 2024.
4. "'Bootlegger' claims Wrexham Lager owes him money". BBC. 8 March 2024.
5. "Wrexham Lager gives 'clarification' after The Captain posts viral video of visit to brewery". Wrexham.com. 7 March 2024.
6. "Wrexham social media sensation Bootlegger pens autobiography - and makes shock admission". Daily Post. 15 March 2022.
7. "Wrexham AFC cult hero Bootlegger set to launch autobiography". Leader Live. 4 March 2022.
8. "The unstoppable rise of cult social media star Bootlegger". Nation.Cymru. 15 March 2022.

External links

• Bootlegger's channel on YouTube