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An American in the UK sparked outrage after comparing iconic Scottish drink Irn-Bru to Vimto and rating it 6/10, leaving Scots fuming over his controversial soda review.
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American living in the UK leaves Scots raging after trying British ‘sodas’ for the first time

Hannah Phillips
Last updated: 2025/08/01 at 3:31 PM
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Russell Valentin trying trying British ‘sodas’ for the first time. (Jam Press/@redbusruss)
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An American living in the UK has left Scots raging after trying British ‘sodas’ for the first time.

Russell Valentin recently moved to London from Chicago.

While here, he’s trying traditional British grub to see if it’s a match for his foreign tastebuds.

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But his recent review has left a group of people raging, reports What’s The Jam.

In a clip, which has racked up 123,000 views and over 1,500 likes, he tries three different UK ‘sodas’ to see if he can tell the difference.

The social media influencer has Vimto, Tizer, and Irn-Bru lined up behind a piece of cardboard.

(Jam Press/@redbusruss)

He said, “Hopefully I won’t offend anyone watching.”

Russell starts with Vimto, noting that it tastes like bubblegum – or like you’ve been to the dentist.

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He rates it a four out of 10.

The 31-year-old moves on to Tizer – comparing it to an “orangey creamy Coke” – with a rating of five.

Last up is Irn-Bru.

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His girlfriend said, “It’s very iconic.”

Russell takes a sip and adds, “It tastes like the first one.

“It’s got hints of that bubblegum flavour again.

An American in the UK sparked outrage after comparing iconic Scottish drink Irn-Bru to Vimto and rating it 6/10, leaving Scots fuming over his controversial soda review.
Russell Valentin. (Jam Press/@redbusruss)

“I’m sorry – it’s not a flavour I recognise.

“Come to think of it, it’s not like bubblegum, it tastes like a weird berry or orange, maybe.

“I am drawing a blank.”

He scores it a six.

Russell said, “I feel like all of these ratings are going to upset a lot of Brits.

“I’m so sorry in advance.”

Users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions.

Jessica said: “I never understand why people say Irn-Bru tastes like bubblegum…IT DOES NOT TASTE LIKE BUBBLEGUM.”

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“As a Scot, I’m offended, Iru Bru tastes nothing like Vimto,” Lexi commented.

Someone else added: “Irn Bru tastes like Vimto? 6/10 Right, get off my fyp. Heathen.”

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Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

“IRN BRU IS SCOTTISH, NOT BRITISH,” another person said.

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