The Entire History of Scotch Whisky in 29 Minutes

[@Aqvavitae]

The only problem with this video is that you're on the other side of the planet. Hugs don't travel that far. This is my go to for anyone curious about how this thing fell into our glass. Epic. I know the effort that went into this. I'm gutted I'm your second patron. I wanted to be the first. Brilliant Phil. Superb work. Just....ineffable.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

So grateful to have you join me on Patreon. It will make these videos more justifiable. That really means a lot coming from you Roy! Appreciate all you do.

[@johngirlando]

Two of my fave whiskytubers! ❤

[@johnnynguyen7785]

op😮😂o😂🎉lliouiiiwoioiio op😮o

[@thewhiskybothy]

. . . You are putting expensive marketing campaigns to shame here Phil !

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Ha thanks Ralfy!

[@TwinSteel]

Love that the first example from KZbin was Ralfy as well as top comment

[@Dmadness90]

What a treat. Seeing Ralfy here. Slange var Ralfy.

[@Scotch4Dummies]

This has to be the best produced video I've ever seen about Scotch. Great music, transitions, b-rolls, scripting - well done good sir, well done! I learded a ton watching this and will encourage others. Cheers! -Drew

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Drew! Means a lot coming from you. Would love to hear what the others think!

[@iseedumbppol]

Phil, this was a masterpiece. I’ve been watching whiskey-tubers for the past few years now, and this is unlike anything I’ve seen from any other channel. Truly impressed with the depth of historical research you did to make this video. And you made it fun & entertaining! Yes please, we need more. Cheers!

[@JeffWhisky]

Brilliant full-blown documentary on a topic so many of us are passionate about. Fantastic watch.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much Jeff! Appreciate you watching!

[@Bengoalkeeper]

A masterpiece. Felt moved at the end by the realisation that I get to be a part of this new golden age of whisky. Thanks so much for sharing this breathtaking story. Bravo.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

It sure is an exciting time to be a consumer of whisky! Cheers Ben!

[@WhiskyRiffs]

I'm blown away by the quality of this video, Phil. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Bravo! You've given the rest of us a high bar for whisky video content, so… thanks? ;) Keep up the great work, you've earned another Patreon supporter. Cheers, mate!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Kevin! Means a lot coming from you. Really appreciate you joining me on Patreon. Cheers!!

[@WhiskyRiffs]

@@FirstPhilWhisky I always pay for quality content, Phil. Slàinte!

[@whiskycentral]

Phil! OMG!!!! What an amazing video! I feel honored to be in the last little section there. ❤️ You put almost all of to shame with these videos, haha 🤣 I learned so much! Thank you!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much! It’s so excited we get to be a part of the current whisky golden age

[@TheRealCoyote]

I've been in to whisky for close to 20 years. Slowly diving deeper and deeper in to drinking, collecting, doing tastings, whisky clubs, ...you name it! I was thoroughly impressed by your level of dedication in this video to bring us the history of what is whisky. Very impressive. Slainte!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you!

[@Gwhisky]

Man this is pretty slick! Not gonna lie... learned a lot here. Well done, Phil! Awesome watch! Oh, and agree about Illicit Still... damn good. Cheers!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Geoff! I agree, I like it! Hope you didn't mind me featuring you there at the end..

[@Gwhisky]

@@FirstPhilWhisky Not at all!

[@marcfarranmarin5684]

Worth every minute in this video. Very nice and complete. From drama, action suspense and lots of whiskey. You can see the great work behind the camera, good editing and post-production. I definitely enjoyed it and learned a lot. More videos like this please.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Marc!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Awesome job Phil, such a slick piece of work... 29 mins flew bye my friend incredible production.... Keep them coming buddy...

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Alan! Glad the video didn't drag. I considered releasing it in two parts, but then would rather people got in the flow of it when watching. Cheers mate. Hope to share a dram one day.

[@TheRotgutReview]

This is one of the most beautiful videos on KZbin, I love it so much. The level of the detail in this is fantastic, and the editing is impressive. This is just about the best whisky history video I've seen.

[@budj13]

Phil all I can say is WOW! This is a brilliant compilation and distillation of our passion. You are incredibly skilled (photography, video, editing, audio, scripting... need I continue?). I think you pulled all the essential concepts in and explained them so clearly. I just finished "Bourbon" by Fred Minnick and it takes an entire book to summarize the shorter timeline of bourbon. You highlighted the interesting parallels of the boom and bust cycles especially with the rise of white liquors. Although I recommend Minnick's book, I will tell everyone who will listen to watch this masterpiece you have put out.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much Bud! Appreciate that. Sounds like a great book too, will have to look into it.

[@BudAdams1979]

Just wanted to say that I appreciate your work. Thanks for doing these videos!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Bud! Great to have you watching

[@annaknapp1473]

Phil you're a star!! I've been binging all your videos since yesterday and I can't get enough! Love the style and would watch pretty much anything you put out. I would definitely be interested in the history of Irish and Japanese whiskies!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Anna! Really appreciate that. Grateful to have you watching 👍🥃

[@DanDanNoodls]

Recently discovered your channel while trying to discover more about whiskey and especially scotch. I have really learned a lot from your channel and I really enjoy your insight. Also loved the adoring fan cameo haha. Cheers!

[@GraphaOfMelbourne]

This man needs more subs! This content is so good and it's awesome to see bigger channels showing love in these comments. I can't wait to see what Phil pulls out in the future when this is the quality already.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Hey thanks Tim! Means a lot!

[@FritsDriessen]

What a masterpiece Phil. Your video's are always high quality and i always watch them with a glass of whisky just to set the mood. I learned a lot more about whisky thanks to you. Really enjoyed this documentary! Keep it up mate, cheers.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks mate! Grateful to have you watching (especially with a glass of whisky in hand!)

[@elduderino3120]

Wow. Great video Phil, I could feel the passion for the subject in the production levels. A really enjoyable watch.

[@SkywalkFPV]

Highly underrated channel, quality video and editing - very good to watch thank you!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you so much!

[@Rab_J]

The algorithm brought me here and I couldn’t be happier. Superbly informative and such high production value. Look forward to indulging in the rest of your channel. Cheers.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Great to have you here Robert. Glad you found it helpful!

[@miagy420]

Maaan you really hit the nail in the head, especially when you featured all of the great whiskey youtubers, congratulations for a great video. Keep them coming.

[@starfish258852]

The production value of yours videos is CLEARLY upscale in quality ! man I loved this video!

[@michaelcaisley4034]

This is brilliant! I loved the deep dive and the production was excellent! Great work, Phil. Keep it up, please!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Michael!

[@KillCoMentalMusings]

The history of whiskey was a big part my initial interest in it. Three years ago I was just simply recording to document my initial interest in whiskey... never could have imagined this WhiskeyTube thing could explode with me in it. I've connected with people all over the planet thanks to our mutual adoration and appreciation of whiskey. Whiskey is truly a special part in the history of mankind, and I feel this video of yours helps to clue others in about that.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks mate! Yeah it’s so exciting that we get to be part of the current golden age of whisky while also in the digital age. It’s amazing who I have got to know and learn from

[@newwave151151]

I've watched this video at least a dozen times and every time I feel like I learn something new. I know you mention that these types of videos take a long time but without these types of videos there is no way we would have found all this information on our own. Thanks Phil!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Really appreciate that. And glad the video still holds up.

[@baaart333k]

Well done on the research, hist. pics, animations and so on. Massively high quality of the vid. Loved it

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you!

[@danielgray2616]

What a fantastic video, really well produced and an all round entertaining video - this will the first video I recommend to anybody who ever expresses an interest in whisky history.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers Daniel! That means a lot! Grateful to have you recommending it to others!

[@tomflinn3652]

Phil - Watching your old videos for the second (or so) time; really appreciate your effort and diligence in researching the history of Scotch Whisky. I’ve been a small scale distiller for a while, about 20 gals a year for me and a few select friends. My goal has been to recreate an Islay type whiskey here in Texas; can’t recreate the smokiness of say a Laphroaig though, our water is very good, but leaches through limestone rather than peat. My recipe and process gives me a product that to some extent mimics the complex seaside character of Islay, but with only a lightly smokey element. Learning the history of Scotch through your videos makes my Aqua Vitae taste just that much better!

[@andlem]

This is an excellent documentation and overview, I wonder why you have so few subscribers - you deserve much more attention with your high quality videos. You are an icon of the whisky genre. Many greetings from Frankfurt / Main, Germany

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you so much! 😊 🥃

[@GreatBritiain]

Amazing video mate, managed to achieve that perfect balance of information and entertainment. Going to make this required viewing for all of the staff at my whisky bar from now on!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Oh wow! Thanks mate!! Appreciate that and hope they all find it helpful.

[@78Tuna]

A great video all in all! Knew almost everything about the subject already and have written about the history of Scotch Whisky myself but this was a really enjoyable half an hour that I spent watching. I really liked this! Straight to favourites and I will share this to everyone wanting to know more. I want more! 😄

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Antti! I’m glad someone who knows the topic liked it 😅. Appreciate that

[@steeno1985]

Great video Phil. Really interesting and well put together as always. Just the right length and level of detail. What a fascinating history the dram has had. More of these videos please!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hognut58]

Absolutely brilliant video man, and yes the history of Irish whiskey would be a great bookend... thanks from California.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@jairnunez26]

I had to pause the video to comment before i forget to do it. I have been watching so many of your videos on your last days and this one is my favorite. You put so much work into it and so much information. Thank you very much for this.... Now excuse me, I'll keep watching the video.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much Jair!

[@alexmil002]

The quality of this presentation is fantastic. Great video. Take care. Alex

[@NickRademaker]

Thanks

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Nick! Really appreciate the vitual dram!

[@andersjjensen]

For a small channel production this was an absolute BANGER! Heck, some very big channels should feel quite a bit sheepish.....

[@paulpiacentini]

Most excellent Sir! I just flew past the Dalwhinnie today in my wee mx5 with the roof down. Beautiful Speyside just sells itself - as you whiff the crystal air and gawp at the magical vista. I was super lucky. Usually it's raining. After listening to your very well produced and super informative video, and after today's wheech through the highlands, it seems obvious that the combination of the senses in that place (and many other nooks in my land), is deeply reflected in the aqua vita ultima. I don't drink whisky, except a dram at Christmas. A double double of laphroig. It must be mixed slightly with (not cold) water, and sipped gently. It always amazes me, like a wheech through the high lands. But all beautifully warm, internal and eternal sir. Thanks.

[@losfp]

Great video, Phil! Loving the channel, and learning a lot as I'm pretty new in my whisky journey. Kiwis punching above, as per. Cheers from across the ditch. Love visiting New Zealand and looking forward to being able to travel there again at some point after all of this *gestures at everything*

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks, Des Lee! And thanks for the Patreon support too. Super grateful for that, and to have you watching. Yeah, I'm looking forward to revisiting Aussie. Both my brothers are there. Hopefully soon 🤞🤞

[@michelmousseau5571]

Love the deep dives, Phil. Can’t wait to see more of them.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Michel!

[@fraserprestwich2502]

This is the best Whisky related video i have ever seen on KZbin. Well done Phil!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Fraser!

[@Dan-hn1lx]

This was one hell of a journey you provided here ill be tuning in more!!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers Dan! Appreciate you watching

[@PieterCoetzee]

What an amazing informative video. Thanks! Count on my support in future.

[@davidelourenco2537]

Great one! For such a knowledge packed topic you managed to summarize it into a coherent half hour cinematic gem. Thanks! Cheers!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Daslo! Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidelourenco2537]

@@FirstPhilWhisky I voted Irish whisky next since at a point in time was much bigger than scotish whisky but is much less talked about. Cant wait. Cheers!

[@Rebirthhhhhh]

Dude this production quality is beyond phenomenal

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers dude!!

[@kellywellington7122]

Top rate production. It even filled in some of the gaps in my understanding of the events.

[@heinrichwebb6447]

So happy I stumbled onto this amazing video, definitely recommending this to all my whiskey loving friends. Thanks Phil!!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you so much! Really glad you found this video helpful and grateful to have you watching!

[@chasewilliams3381]

Dude this is your best video yet!!! So great

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers Chase! Grateful to have ya watching!

[@davidchorbadzhiev8440]

Every few months, I rewatch this. Such an amazing video.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

That’s awesome! Thanks David!

[@dmitrii.zyrianov]

The quality of this video is truly phenomenal!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@WittySpirits]

Thank you for such a fantastic review of Scotch. So good it deserves its place in museum.

[@a_pav]

This deserves way more views. Very insightful and quality content Phil, your background in video production shows 👌🏼 I'm currently studying everything whiskey and craft beer for my new bartending role which involves serving boilermakers and your videos have been helping me a lot. Subscribed!

[@Akerfeldt77]

Love your content. I'm trying to pick out bits and pieces from the "firehouse of information" as you once put it. Your videos help.

[@elieaoun6]

Simply Brilliant! Bloody brilliant Video Phil! I am interested in the History of Irish Whisk(e)y. Cheers mate from Beirut, Lebanon!

[@matevzbiber7640]

Well done mate. Hats off for a very nice mini documentary on the Scotch!

[@dongull3898]

Love the shout out to the great ralfy and Whiskey Tribe! Great video! The thing I love most about whisky is the craft and history

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Fantastic video as always Phil. Love your production!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks mate! Love your work too.

Excellent video! Much better than a lot of documentaries I've watched! You've nailed it! Keep up the good work!

[@MALU_604]

What a fantastically insightful video. Well done!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers Mark! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

You've really outdone yourself. The quality in the research, editing, and composition of this video really are fantastic. I've always been impressed with your videos but this is a whole different level. If you're ever in Ukraine well grab a dram! Cheers mate!

[@OverlandDrams]

absolutely love your work Phil. Super well done and thank you.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you!

[@rameslayer]

That ending collage of all the OG whiskey channels was awesome!

[@sner200]

I don't have words to describe this video... I love your work Phil! Blessings from Romania!

[@thosho]

The videos keep getting better and better! Keep up this momentum!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much!

[@adamszymon660]

Phil, that was brilliant. The form and knowledge - just brilliant. Thanks

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers Adam. Grateful to have you watching!

[@fhormoz]

Well done, thank you for the brief but concise and Informative not boring video

[@nambest5256]

Excellent video - simple to understand and interesting. Thanks!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you so much! Grateful to have you watching

[@julioerodriguez6097]

Bravo! Awesome documentary. I learn a lot! I knew about "aqua vitae" because is Latin and very close to Spanish and Italian. I need to try that new Glenlivet special edition 12 yrs since I try the regular 12 Yrs. This is new news to me. Thank you and keep the good work!

[@BenjaminDeLaRosa20]

Great video! I really appreciate the time and effort. I wanted to understand the roots and the history and you really did a good job summarizing everything 🙌🏽

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks for watching Benjamin!

[@kieranniglio6083]

This is fantastic!! Would love some more long format content like this!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Kieran! Glad you liked this one. It took a long time to make

[@kieranniglio6083]

@@FirstPhilWhisky I’m sure! We appreciate the effort!

[@ani7chat]

What an amazing storytelling..loved the episode

[@tommysimpsonandtheloadeddice]

Great video. Cool that you showed all the great Whiskytubers!

[@MyNguyen-jr8wt]

Thank you for this superb video. This video should be seen more. The sound is good, all the footages, and the pace of the video, the research behind, etc. like wowwwww @.@ You put so much work in this video.

[@timallott6188]

Class. So much to enjoy, and even for an old lagg like me lots to learn. Wood ageing only got going after Lloyd George??? New to me , but pretty fundamental to what we now obsess about in whisky. Superb video, many congrats

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks, Tim!! There was evidence it was aged in wood before that, which I left out due to time. But yeah, it wasn't super common, and there were a lot of distilleries just selling new-make. The 3-year ageing rule definitely made the drink more premium. So true! It's so fundamental now, hard to think of it otherwise.

[@robertjennings9105]

Best whiskey channel ever. Thanks.

[@Jeroenbdesign]

Love the "vox" style animations man! Love to see more of this high quality content @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="58">00:58</a>

[@Audioholik1]

Awesome vid Phil! You really put much effort in it and it shows. Please keep it up! Also nice use of memes :D

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks!!

[@agrainofmalt]

Fantastic video, and monumental effort, Phil!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers James!

[@blueeyedsnake]

Great video for us the newcomers! The only critic would be that you forgot Horst Luenings in the list of whiskey reviewers :)

[@willemkilian9563]

Damn dude. These videos are amazing! I'm having a talk with my whisky club about the whisky regions, and instead of doing a regular contemporary presentation about the distilleries in each area, their flavour profiles etc.; I want to put it in a more historical context because I find the geopolitical and economical factors that shaped each of them fascinating. One other interesting little tidbit I find worth noting about the history of Scotch is that a lot more of them would have been peaty. Not for the reasons we have heavily peated whiskies today, but probably because peat was so widely used in the past as a heat source. Cheers and I'm off to enjoy some of your other videos!

[@boilerbonz]

Just discovered your site -- great stuff, thank you!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Awesome, thank you!

[@weichen7261]

Excellent video! Perfect in every aspect. Love your passion, your knowledge and your efforts. I have been a Ralfy and Roy fan for so many years. Shame on me only just find out you Phil, and it’s in Aotearoa. Greeting from Auckland!

[@craigforet2504]

A fantastic video, great history and story telling, one I will recommend to anyone wanting to know about whisky.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks, Craig! That means a lot! Thanks for recommending it to others!

[@adamlynch4122]

Great video! Would love a similar one about Bourbon and Irish whisk(e)y. Keep up the great work!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Adam! Appreciate that

[@Tipsypixels]

Phenomenal work. This is just a joy to watch. Thank you for creating this wonderful video. Cheers 🥃

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@lancealbon46]

Awesome video Phil! I just ordered a bottle of Lagavulin 11 yr Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish. I found it on the Australian “The Whisky Club” site. Joining is free but if you don’t “opt out” in time they automatically debit your account and send you a bottle of their monthly whisky. The Lagavulin os part of the add-in. So I opted out of the monthly whiskey (although the Bushmills 2011 Banyuls Cask did look tempting) and just added the Lagavulin Offerman Edition : )

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Lance! Haven't tried that bottle yet. How is it?

[@lancealbon46]

@@FirstPhilWhisky, I’ll let you know when I receive it from Australia.

[@CPW1991]

This is simply brilliant, KZbin University at it's finest!

[@lungacalvin2859]

I have been transported from Africa to Scotch land through watching such a historical, high quality, masterpiece,Royal standard type video....Now I'm in!!!!!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@rameslayer]

Thanks!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks for watching!!

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

Love the history, Phil! Thanks for putting in the hard work to bring this story to life. Cheers 🥃

[@amber1992]

Great info for our trip to Scotland! I plan on showing this to my son before we go. Can you touch on the subject of using peat moss in the production? Thank you!

[@KahunaGlassArt]

Incredible video! I look forward to watching more whisky related history videos. Just signed up for Patreon

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you so much! 😊 Great to have you onboard as a patron! 👍🥃

[@thatsme9875]

Phil, you have created a wonderful new web-based resource. many many thanks. our whisky club (in Brisbane Australia) will think of you when we enjoy our last bottle of Port Ellen in February (Burns Night). Perhaps you might do an episode about the immortal bard, and his role as Exciseman?

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Enjoy that Port Ellen!

[@DaeMCe]

I would give you two thumbs up, if I could. This is fantastic and very well made. Would definitely watch more videos of this nature. And I mean a LOT more videos 😉

[@alanscott2450]

Yeh really really good Phil. Excellent informative content, structure was logical and assisted with cramming so much information into a short time. Sensational and crams a 200 page book into 30 mins. Only recommendation I have is for you to practice the pronunciation of the Scot's tongue... may be difficult for a Kiwi!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Alan! Glad you enjoyed it

[@zduhamel]

This video needs over a million views. Do one on American whiskey!! Bourbon and rye. Fantastic video

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Zack!

[@craigdlazarus]

Great video Phil. When did whisky distillers start using casks other than oak? Is the use of sherry, bourbon, wine etc... casks and modern whisky development?

[@PSNeko]

Well done Phil! Really enjoyed to watch. Cheers

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers Lukas! Thanks for watching