You deserve more attention. Lots to like here… I was reminded to check out your channel by a fellow viewer and creator - Geoff at GWhisky on RU-vid. I was previously a sub but you took a wee sabbatical I think(?). Enjoyed this line up video with a GS15. A distillery that’s making leaps and bounds of improvements I think, very glad to see you pick it up too.
Never heard anyone describe a whisky as 'astringent' before! But man, this is such a brilliant line - my personal favourite - so I'm glad to see a review for the whole line. That 15 is my absolute favourite in terms of cost-quality, so I'm glad our opinions line up there! Overall loving this full line review! Hoping for more of the same my man!
Bravo for doing a multiple review or a theme of a distillery like Chris Goodrum. I've only had the Glen Scotia 15 and 18 (and a dram of the Victoriana at a tasting) and whilst they languor in the shadow of Springbank and Kilkerran at least you can buy the fucking stuff. The 15 is better than Springbank 15, in my opinion, and I really like the 18. I've only had one bottle but I'll return. it's personal and there's no need to agree. (In our insane zeitgeist we must all agree or we are enemies.) By the way, I'm encouraging people to partake in your noble endeavour to taste whisky on our behalf. Peace. WT
I really enjoyed the Glen Scotia run through! Also, the rating system you’ve added provides a helpful point of reference. I should give them a try before the prices raise too much or disappear haha. Campbeltown whiskies have been flying of the shelves the past few months in the states.
Just subscribed. Im drinking the new seasonal cask strength from Glen scotia. Its good but at £75 don't know if I prefer the victoriana. They are similar however the new seasonal 12 has more of the sea spray and a sherry component. Im happy with it and am only on my 1st dram so a long way to go before I can make a judgement! Thanks for doing what you do: I shall be back!
Great video review and so nice to have a rundown of several expressions from the same distillery. I happen to have had the 15 and Victoriana (54.2% batch) open at the same time - agree with most of the tasting notes but my scores for the two are reversed. The 15 started strong but went downhill as the fill level dropped. Victoriana just got better and better, and took water well, until the last pour.
I have a bottle of 15 year old. It cost me $80 US. It and the Double Barrel are the only Campbeltown offerings locally, and I have lots of sherried whiskies, so I opted for the 15. I like it and it took me some time to identify the flavor note I liked, but it came down as 'toasted marshmallow' with caramel and toffee. I'm quite surprised that this has not passed through a sherry barrel. It will be replaced when it disappears. The Victoriana seems to be the rage with Scotch drinkers online. One of these days, I might actually get to taste one of the Springbank line...probably far from home.
@@MaltActivist outstanding home stash me boy ❗💪 you should give us on lookers a tour of the entire stash sometime. It looks incredible from what I can see. Cheers 🥃have a couple 13,14 drams for me.
I think I may have made a mistake here. Seems like there's some e150 in play here. I just wish they would make it clear on the labels so that we'd all know. Thanks for pointing it out. Cheers.
@@MaltActivist No worries, wish they'd end coloring. It's archaic and insulting to consumers at this point. They must know they're being called out esp on social media. And competitors that don't color are making it clear (no pun intended : ) that they don't So, why won't they go natural? Light colors equate to lack of complexity or perhaps, esp on non-chills, the juice would appear cloudy? Cheers!
! ! Wet socks : bloody hell YEAH ! i've been chasing after this 18 profile for over 12 y since 2008 - GETTING A CASE of 6 ! . . . sure beat the "tobacco leaf water" from Auchie 18 ! ! !
