SCOTCH WHISKY REGIONS EXPLAINED - A Beginners Guide

[@b3aStYyY]

You earned a new subscriber Phil. Absolutely delightful content! Apart from being incredibly educational of course. Please please don't stop making videos!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Welcome aboard! Glad you found the video helpful!

[@iliyanivanov7337]

Probably one of the best educational video about scotch whisky information is presented in such a calmly way keep doing it this way. Got a new subscriber just in an instant from me. Thanks for sharing this information with us.

[@tammyshenanigans5154]

Brilliant! A lot of good information.

[@maxrpmpl]

@@FirstPhilWhisky greets from Poland 👍

[@gursimratbhatti6203]

Same 😂. Tried it after watching parks and rec

[@EM_life-gr8sn]

I wasn’t an alcoholic until I discovered Lagavulin... it’s nice to have a hobby..

[@BillyBombastic]

same mate. Lagavulin 16 was a game changer for me.

[@patthewoodboy]

also my favourite

[@outofmoneyman]

I wasnt an alcoholic until I discovered this channel.

[@jacobgray8210]

I only drink Lagavulin 3 times a week. Yesterday, today and tomorrow

[@Joshua-dx7zn]

Been wanting to try the Lagavulin 16. I have some Glenlivet 15 French Oak which is good (my 18 isn't open yet). How does it compare to that?

[@philippemartinsphil3404]

I am from Brazil, a true malt lover and we face all sorts of trouble finding different malts and accepting to pay the abusive prices. I will do a whisky tour around Scotland between April 6-17th and this video came in handy. Cheers

[@TiagoSC]

É um abuso uma garrafa de 70 euros virar 1000 reais!!

[@ianmcrae1974]

I'm born and bred in Scotland and a whisky drinker all my adult life and you even educated me, well done mate. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇳🇿

[@a_boogiie872]

When did Scottish Whisky start being imported to America?

[@jamieh3772]

@@a_boogiie872 mid 1800s

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[@Joshua-dx7zn]

The Glenlivet 15 year in French Oak is wonderful.

[@Twirlyhead]

Knowing the region is essential if one is a fan (or not) of mainly Islays, a worshiper of the gods of peat; less so with t'others. Informative video, thanks.

[@adamskitheangler3631]

Great video dude! A few pals and I were lucky enough to get some whisky training from a Macallan rep while working at a hotel in Perthshire about 10 years ago. It was great to taste different regions side by side and note the contrast in flavour (Scapa stays in my mind because it was salty in comparison to the others). We had to do our shift in the restaurant half-blootered afterwards though!

[@budj13]

Another excellent video, Phil. Your content is so professional and packed with information. Keep up the great work, mate.

[@azzag2414]

Glad I tumbled upon this. After randomly buying bottles not really knowing what I was tasting I got onto working my way through Kilchoman whiskies, I feel I should expand my tastes but also so happy with these guys. Nice to listen to what you've shared here

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks mate! I’m a big fan of Kilchoman too. That’s fantastic, there’s so much to explore. The whisky journey is a fun one.

[@NikolaiMhM]

Thank you so much for this video. I am in love with Glenlivet and Macallan and now I know that I should look closely into Speyside region.

[@markovucic]

Thanks!

[@EEPhD]

I’ve done the Isla whiskey tour. On the way there we stopped at Jura. They make some really great whiskey, but it can be hard to find. While I like the smoky flavor, much of the Ardbeg is too peaty-it’s their trademark. We really enjoyed Bruichladdich, Laphroaig and Caol Ila, but the best Caol Ila isn’t exported, and most of their output goes into Johnny Walker blends. I tend to favor cask strength and sherry cask, but some of them also use bourbon casks that gives the scotch a unique flavor. There’s too many different ones to sample them all. So much Scotch, so little time. Plan to take at least a week because it’s hard to do more than three distillery tours a day.

[@watcheswhiskeyswines]

Thank you for the video Phil! Really appreciate the hard work and detail provided!

[@trevordallas]

While I was in college, I worked at a private country club in Southern California. I bartended for many years, but quickly found a passion for wine, scotch, port and many other spirits. I worked with local distributors to craft tasting events for the members; mostly wine and Scotch tastings. One of the best ways to learn about any spirit is to attend tastings. It's there where you gain a technical understanding of how a specific Scotch is crafted, what makes them unique and aspects of the distillery itself. There is another equally important benefit to attending tastings- the people. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an elitist who invents new adjectives to describe the taste on the palette - "wow, this has notes of a Louis Vuitton handbag...with a touch of charred plum that has been lighted bar-b-qued." Everyone at a tasting is open to learning, and that is what makes it special. It's important to hear it from other people; what they like, what they don't like, the stories, the recommendations, the immediate friendships and commonality...it's sharing your enjoyment. Anyways, well done video Phil. I could tell you got a little buzzed there towards the end...haha. The fruits of labor. :) Subscribed.

[@ninjs2932]

A Louis Vuitton handbag! Must be an expensive scotch.

[@bobby-meetanagpal9840]

I love that one can see the effect of the elixir as the presentation proceeds after a few swigs :)

[@trevordallas]

LOL. I noticed that as well.

[@barryhamilton7845]

My local Distillery! I overlook Auchentoshan by 200 yards at a height of 100 ft.Respect from Mountblow,Clydebank the actual place of the distillery,not Dalmuir, Clydebank.

[@kingtutt61]

I love your style, Phil. You have the perfect disposition for being in front of the camera. Some are too boring while others…(seem to be) too into them selves. You’ve earned my attention and …subscribing now! 😊

[@perkinsdearborn4693]

I have experienced just a few Scotch whiskies. Those few have followed the regions of Scotland so for me, it has been useful to know particular types of Scotch. However, the more I get exposed to whiskey, I am finding that certain flavors repeat and are shared across the different types. Thanks for the video content. Subscribed!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Very true. Thanks Perkins, grateful to have you watching and join me here!

[@peterkiviat9969]

Blair Athol 12. Tough to find, but one of the finest Highlands I have ever tasted.

[@Erikzors]

This is really interesting, I haven't "studied" whisky at all. But over the years of trying different whisky, my favourites have all been from the speyside region.

[@ringofasho7721]

I like speysides and islays

[@johncallin51]

Hi Phil. Thankyou for all of the interesting and helpful information. As a Novice to Whisky drinking all of the information was very beneficial. I look forward to checking out your other KZbin entries. Thanks again. Please keep on doing what you do.

[@ninjs2932]

Speyside all the way... fell in love with Glenfiddich and stumbled on Glenlivet and then McCallan.. love em all, not knowing they are all from the same region. Thanks for the video..

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Great to see a Speyside lover here! Thanks for watching

[@randomfpv22]

Nicely done Phil. I’m having a lagavulin 16 as I watch this

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Good choice 👍

[@leesimpson1677]

They also make The Botanist Gin on Islay. It's not cheap, but it's pretty good as they infuse it with botanicals from the island itself. It's made at the Bruichladdich Distillery, and although my favourite tipple is Ardbeg, I do occasionally treat myself to a bottle. Enjoyed the video.

[@ss7300]

What a wonderful video. Thank you for guiding us through the regions.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@dtac_10_29]

The more you drink Islay whiskies, the more it gets to you. Its like a bitter-sweet relationship.

[@UsedBrain4U]

For me it was love at first sip. Laphroaig is everything that I love about peat.

[@dtac_10_29]

@@UsedBrain4U I haven't tried Ardbeg. I have the 10 years and Uigedeali sitting on my shelf. Want to open it for some special occasion. As for other peated whiskies, I will say my fav so far is Laphroaig too (I have tried Talisker, Bowmore, Big Peat, Caol Ila & Lagavulin).

[@wingracer1614]

@@dtac_10_29 Fellow Laphroaig lover here. Get yourself a bottle of Port Charlotte 10. Great stuff.

[@sankadill]

It’s the “vindaloo” of Scotland

[@dtac_10_29]

@@wingracer1614 Sitting on my shelf too. Waiting for a good opportunity to open it hahahah

[@abhilashroy8440]

Smoke head is such an underrated gem from the Islay region. Coming from me who is a hardcore peat lover and swears by Laphroaig & Lagavulin. Smokehead Rum Riot is surely gonna want more of it.

[@bentriefus5961]

I went to Scotland last year and learned a lot of your stuff here, the main malter in Scotland is in Inverness and most single malts source their malted barley from this factory - you see a huge plume of steam bellowing from the chimneys of the inverness malting factory- and it is used as a windsock by pilots arriving into Inverness airport - close to Culloden field - a battle that is quite infamous as a betrayal of the clans by the English crown. Anyway - loved the content, I am an Ardbeg fan and love the peated flavours rather than the sweeter Speyside distilleries. Would love to see a little more on individual distilleries, much history and loads of family/politics are involved.

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

Nice scenery, lovely country, cheers🎉 something to look forward too.

[@pedro4revenge]

Mate, you channel is incredible. Keep your good work and encyclopedical videos. Cheers from Brazil!

[@mrdeliberate5175]

It's incredible it takes an ozzy to make me finally decide I must visit Scotland. What a beautiful place that's only 2 hours drive away from me. Very interesting vid. Cheers mate!

[@edkes123]

Sounds like a Kiwi to me btw

[@jimmybaird8850]

He’s definitely kiwi

[@sankadill]

Omg you’ve insulted 22million people by calling kiwi an Aussie 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@micway71]

I’m a snob! Speyside is what I am hitting most of the time. Peat is what turned me off to Scotch throughout the years. But… and this is a big ass but, JW Blue with a hint of Peat is what finally captured my heart. Since trying my first Blue, I have been able to find less $$ to enjoy! I’d love to find a decent priced Islay- Peat Scotch. Just afraid to pay. Only because I could have enjoyed a tried and true Speyside. The Glen Fohdry French cask can be had for $29.99 on sale and Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban and LaSanta for about $45z I’m always open to a Decent priced Peat! Great video too!

[@lockguy2652]

Excellent overview. I wish I had heard this when I started. Lol, I bought bottle after bottle tasting my way through the country. Was a long time bourbon guy, so it was fun getting to know a totally different spirt. Ardbeg is a game changing pour, what a beautiful whisky. Great video!

[@codybeaudreau3026]

Couldn’t agree more. I had tried and enjoyed a few other Islay malts before, but after about my third dram of Ardbeg 10, the complexity of flavors just blew me away. It’s smokey, grassy, medicinal and sugary sweet all at once. It’s my favorite whisky at the moment.

[@fjkulwin]

Hi Phil, just ran across this video and gave it a watch. Nicely done sir. I enjoyed this overview and actually learned a few things I didn’t know. Cheers!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers! Glad I can add some value.

[@mmitchellhouston]

Good video. Great information and I appreciate the quality of your video production and audio. Well done. I have subscribed.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers Mike! Appreciate that

[@DavidMeggers]

I’m very new to whisky drinking (literally two months), this coincides with me moving to Falkirk, which amazingly has two very new distilleries. Really enjoyed this video and discovering the whole new world

[@mrkmwatson]

As an American bourbon/ whiskey drinker, I a beginning to expand my palate to the different basis of whiskey/whisky. It takes time to broaden our minds on the differences and the benefits. It is so challenging to try and accept the differences, but that much more fun.

[@greglogan7706]

Just as in bourbon, there are lousy scotches and great scotches....

[@jamblman]

I'm off to Scotland in a couple of weeks and want to check out a couple of distilleries. This has helped a lot. Great content, and so easy and relaxing to watch. Much appreciated. Just suscribed!👍

[@bquattrog]

Excellent video, very informative! Just getting into whiskey and this was a good watch.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Barry!

[@karthiksankaran9514]

Water holds memory. I will go with Speyside single malts for the beautiful river Spey and it’s memories. Hope it will help calm my mind

[@robinhart984]

I do love me a good Bunnahabhain. My favorite for years, but not easy to find in Denmark.

[@RainXbox]

I'm a big whisky fan. My favourite is auchentoshan. Went over and done the distillery tour before COVID and I'd highly recommend it. Great day out and just a stone's throw from Glasgow. Great video

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Would love to do that! So good. Thanks! Great to have you watching

[@G4lip0li]

Well the region is a good indicator. You brough it to the exact point it is not a guarante but it helps. So really good Video and explanation. Love from Switzerland cheers

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Exactly! Appreciate that’s. Thanks for watching!

[@michelleyoung5993]

So informative Phil. Thank you

[@Seng_Eternal]

The GlenScotia is a fantastic cambletown. I got their 2021 celebration of the cask. It was.... Amazing

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

So good right!

[@JohnnyBravo1878]

This is a great video. Great structure and very informative. Thank you

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful!

[@sjtaylor0]

An interesting thing to note is that you might see some conflicting information as to whether a whisky is a highland or Speyside. Some people/sites will class the whole of North East Scotland as Speyside, so Glen Garioch would be Speyside for example. Being beside Aberdeen though, technically makes it a Highland.

[@isaaclol7483]

So much respect for this guy! He even knew the proper pronunciation of Islay - he knows his stuff!!

[@robgault2853]

I grew up in Scotland and didn’t know hardly any of this. Great video, thank you!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Rob! Great to have you watching

[@jacobflores8666]

Love malt whisky. It's the best of all whiskies. The US has been putting out some really good malts in recent years as well.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

I really need to get my hands on some American single malt!

[@jacobflores8666]

@@FirstPhilWhisky I'm probably biased because it's where I'm from but I really like single malts that are coming out of Texas, especially from Andalusia and Balcones.

[@2thelight]

Great stuff thanks for sharing.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks for watching!

[@ciaranfox8400]

Great stuff Phil. Probably the most satisfying subscribing I’ve done in a while. Keep it up. I’m a huge sherry cask fan but trying to direct my pallet towards the more “Islay” flavours.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Fantastic! Thanks Ciarán. The Kilchoman Sanaig could be a good one for you. It’s peated and also aged in sherry casks

[@robertmcginty9381]

Brilliant video Phil alot more distilleries in the lowland though 👏

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Robert! Yeah heaps more. Quite a few have even started since this video was posted

[@swissjack7953]

Phil. Fantastic video. I’m a wine 🍷 guy and no little about Whiskey 🥃 but totally get the notion of knowing the different regions and flavors to expect. How did you make those maps? They were slick. Great piece of editing!

[@huskyhooligans999]

🎉I just got one from the ballot!! First time after entering many.. chuffed to bits.

[@michaeltovey02607]

I found my spiritual home at the Glenlivet Distillery and regularly pay golden homage to the memory of the generous tasting session.

[@micheandmikey]

Yep, great content and extremely well presented. Cheers mate! (Just a bloke who drinks whiskey from across the pond). 😁🥃

[@thegreenfalcon8462]

Thanks for basics. Now I can explain for customers basic difference between every whisky. Hi from Ukraine!

[@Tyson-bf8bn]

Subscribed. Great video. Learnt a heap from this.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

That’s fantastic. Thanks for watching!

[@StevOPelO]

started with Glenlevit 12, then Acontoshan 12, into Glennfiddich 18 small batch

[@ralphwatten2426]

I haven't sucked enough of Scotch down to know exactly what region is what. I do like the Islay peaties but have only tasted the big 3, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Ardbeg. I like the Ardbeg 10 (I think it's 10) the most.

[@marceltzara3253]

This is good. For anyone who thinks they don't like Whisky, well the truth is you probably haven't tried enough different types to know for sure. Anything that indicates that Whisky is a complicated, nuanced flavour is good.

[@eboyblackout]

The content is so crisp, also have to say the content taken from other videos was so awesome!!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video!

[@smedleyhverovhe8919]

Great lecture, just subscribed.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Awesome! Great to have you join me here

[@Phil60084]

Great video! Very helpful, well explained and straight forward enough to remember for a long time!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Phill! Glad it was helpful

[@es330td]

Thank you for this explanation. I am book marking this to send to people who have questions.

[@tinchin75]

Great video! Greetings from Argentina! Love Glen Elgin 12, Cragganmore and Clynelish.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Great whiskies! Thanks for watching! 🇦🇷

[@WhiskeyWarehouse]

We’ve been slowly getting into scotch, this video was very helpful understanding the different regions in Scotland. Now we have a better understanding of which region we should explore first. Cheers!

[@EEPhD]

I’ve done the Isla whiskey tour. On the way there we stopped at Jura. They make some really great whiskey, but it can be hard to find. While I like the smoky flavor, much of the Ardbeg is too peaty-it’s their trademark. We really enjoyed Bruichladdich, Laphroaig and Caol Ila, but the best Caol Ila isn’t exported, and most of their output goes into Johnny Walker blends. I tend to favor cask strength and sherry cask, but some of them also use bourbon casks that gives the scotch a unique flavor. There’s too many different ones to sample them all. So much Scotch, so little time. Plan to take at least a week because it’s hard to do more than three distillery tours a day.

[@gmw44]

Thanks for the education on whiskey regions Phil, great content. Have subbed 👍🏾

[@andrewjones9589]

Scotch whisky is spelt without the e 😉👍

[@francolipinski]

Keep going Phil! This videos will be a classic in the whisky community in no time!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Franco, means a lot!

[@nvdlboy]

Interesting to learn this, I used to be more of a Canadian rye, Irish whisky or bourbon drinker, definitely not a fan of peat, but a visit to Arran in 2017 changed everything with a tutored tasting - now I have a much better understanding of what I like or don't like (still not a fan of peaty whisky though). Sláinte

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

That’s great! You will probably love some other Speyside and Highland malts then!

[@-RXB-]

I'm no expert in whisky, but if your interested in trying something a bit different (non scotch) and if you can get your hands on it, I can recommend the Swedish Mackmyra Brukswhisky, 12 year single malt. Not peaty at all. Personally I quite like it, and it's also pretty decently priced. Undertones of oak, caramel, vanilla etc.

[@tussk.]

Auchentoshan is technically an Irish whiskey. It was started by an Irishman and they still make thier whiskey in the Irish way, using Irish stills. It's the only Irish distillery in Scotland.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Agree. It’s like an Irish distillery found in Scotland. Especially with triple distillation

[@tussk.]

@@FirstPhilWhisky I grew up about a mile away from it and we used to take tours of it with the school, long before we were old enough to drink the stuff. The used to have a big pond out front that they used as a vent to release the heat build up from the various processes. it was full of enormous goldfish and we would go swimming in it during the summer, diving in from the dam wall. some days there would be dozens of us. none of this is of any use to you or anybody else, but it was a major employer in the area and was a big part of the community. sadly the fish are gone now and theres a fence around the pond, but the highland coos are still there and the whiskey tastes just as good as it always did.

[@loganjeffrey4136]

I live 5 minutes from it in duntocher

[@raulthefuture]

Really nice, video. Yea I guess knowing the main regions helps set your expectations in general. There will ALWAYS be exceptions as you said but I enjoy knowing something about the region the whisky I am drinking is coming from. Looking forward to another video, keep up the good work.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Raul! That's exactly it. I still like to know if a whisky is from Speyside or Islay as there usually is a big difference between the two and it adds to the story and experience by knowing where it all came from. Appreciate you dropping by!

[@lagundafire]

Literally just got back from holiday in Islay. Pretty sure Google put this in my recommended for exactly that. But very happy about that!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

That’s awesome! Did you visit many distilleries?

[@lagundafire]

@@FirstPhilWhisky we didn’t realise most distilleries seemed to be closed Sunday and Monday so only had time to do Lagavulin. But that was an awesome visit and some of the cask strength stuff they had there tasted amazing. The Lagavulin Distillers Edition was so good I had to buy multiple bottles to bring back with me 😂

[@hulkslayer626]

Very informative video. Currently a fan of Islay Scotch and am starting to broaden my tastes by getting into Speysides and Highlands. Highland Park 12 is one of my favorite non Islay Scotches so far.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

That’s awesome! Enjoy the whisky journey! I make my videos for people like you. Hope they help

[@freddieh5539]

My grandma McGlohon was Scottish, so I tell people I'm 3/4 Scotch, but mostly through absorption. My favorite Scotch whiskies are the smoky/peaty ones. The breakfast of champions.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Smoky whiskies are so good!

[@stefanboyne1770]

Good video that, done a good bit of maintenance on some of the distilleries listed

[@pompey333]

I personally love a peated smokey whiskey finished in Sherry casks.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Same. Kilchoman Loch Gorm is a great example.

[@DamonSlater]

What whisky would you go for if you like flavours such as toffee, caramel, and chocolate? Maybe coffee, and malty too.

[@matt014908]

As a first time watcher I can’t help but notice how your “yes and no” intonation and expression is so similar to James Hoffman, great content btw.

[@TheWhiskyBaron]

The Auchentoshan is always a great go to for us!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

So good. It was one of the ones that converted me to whisky

[@TheWhiskyBaron]

@@FirstPhilWhisky Interesting, it was probably one of the first i tried to be fair, along with cask samples that Jake had previously given me back in 2018! You on Instagram Phil?

[@RighAlban]

A lot of Speyside whisky would be in your Highland area, as it's a south to north running river and goes much further south than you've allocated, My favourite whisky Dalwhinnie is a prime example, look where the distillery is on a map.

[@stevemolina8801]

Great presentation, Thank you.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@billmuir4897]

Really helpful starters guide. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend 👍

[@DTiPNZ]

Hey Phil! Just had this video recommended to me, clicked it, thought 'oh sweet that's a Kiwi', then realised 'wait a second I know that guy'! Loving the content, instant subscribe!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

That's crazy that the algorithm is making it pop up on the feeds of people I know! Cheers Daniel!

[@dbkfrogkaty1]

Thanks much for the video. I'm at the start of my Scotch journey. I started with Macallan 12 and Glenfiddich 15. Just picked up a bottle of Glenlivet 12. These I believe are all Highland scotches. I'm not ready for the smokey Island ones at this point. Might have to hit a bar to get a sample before I commit to a full bottle. Especially these days with the lack of selection and high prices.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

What a great start! It’s a fun journey!

[@toddbingham215]

Knowing the region and flavor profile helps me more as it relates to picking a whiskey that I think my wife will like. She’s not going to adventure out into something new on her own.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Great point 👍. Thanks for watching Todd!

[@johnnyboy2674]

Thank you for this video. I have always enjoyed a glass of whiskey but it is only recently I really want to know amd understand whiskey. So, i am at the beginning of my journey and this video will help me on my way. I am interested to know why people gave you a thumbs down for this video? I will be viewing many more of your videos, Phil. Thank you

[@nickkahlon]

Very interesting and to the point.Subscribed......cheers from canada.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much!

[@bethelittiss]

I would love to see a list of some earthy whiskey recommendations. I really enjoy a good earthy whiskey. I have looked and found no “earthy whiskey” list on You Tube.

[@WhiskyEvening]

Thank you for the trip through the regions

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

[@Trucker-fg4eu]

A new subscriber and loving the channel. I’m fairly new to whisky and finding it very informative. My favourites are Tomintoul 10, Jura Journey & Glenfiddich 12 yr old.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Nice! The whisky journey is so much fun. Have a watch of my whisky for beginners video for more suggestions on what whiskies to try next,

[@ryancox5516]

Excellent video. Thanks for providing ground floor advice for those interested in exploring Scotch and it's variety.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

My pleasure! Thanks Ryan.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Great video, thank you, Phil.

[@traveller4635]

Need more detail video on each region respectively

[@mich9665]

That auchentoshan, he pour of the top, has to be one of the best values, of middle-low$$ whiskeys i have had, so much so i have 2 bottles in the house right now ( things were getting scarce locally, so i boight it when i saw it)

[@matts15]

this is awesome man!! keep it up!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Mathias!

[@PaulChristianJenkinsJD]

Thanks, very informative. And I learned something I hadn't expected: Highland Park is an Island whiskey. I thought it was a Highland; go figure. I enjoy the Highland Park Magnus; the palate is kind of fruity, but with the hint of pine and eucalyptus. It's oily, so you will taste it long after drinking it. Islay whiskey tends to be kind of 'funky.' I wasn't used to drinking whiskey that smells like stinky feet.

[@NLphilipNL]

Love your work Phil, absolute treat to the novice whisky connaisseur :)

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much!! Grateful to share