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  • Master distiller Richard from Louisiana visits the expert moonshiners in Virginia and introduces them to some fruit they've never even heard of before. Henry, Kenny, and Tickle are about to experience a whole new world of brandy.
    From season 10 episode 15.
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Komentáře • 598

  • @thomaschristopherwhite9043
    @thomaschristopherwhite9043 Před rokem +3046

    I'm form a tropical country and seeing these dudes look at my fruits like "WHAT ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH IS THAT!?" is freakin' hilarious.

    • @jj51424
      @jj51424 Před rokem +35

      Yeah me too. Lol.

    • @santiagoperez5431
      @santiagoperez5431 Před rokem +17

      I know what you mean

    • @zenjm6496
      @zenjm6496 Před rokem +3

      Same here!

    • @yuri611
      @yuri611 Před rokem +6

      Love those whenever my mom bought 'em

    • @angelxx1234100
      @angelxx1234100 Před rokem +14

      I only saw the video because of the rambutan which we have a lot here 😂

  • @fonzizib.2307
    @fonzizib.2307 Před rokem +685

    “Leech? You can get that over in the creek”😂

  • @Yesnog05
    @Yesnog05 Před rokem +1517

    I absolutely love how open minded these men are! They are willing to taste fruits they can't pronounce and never seen before, adapt it to their recipe, and just watch them taste the magic they made together! Its so beautiful to watch and see their world just open up a little wider!

    • @VendErre
      @VendErre Před rokem +35

      : ) That's what it's all about: Broadening people's horizons.

    • @user-lm9oq6yw6n
      @user-lm9oq6yw6n Před rokem +7

      For tv at least.

    • @badmandansanchez1823
      @badmandansanchez1823 Před rokem +4

      Hey if no one else is doing it in their region, and they learn a new trick? It only helps their operation.

    • @pappy451
      @pappy451 Před rokem +4

      @@badmandansanchez1823 yeah man , having a unique product that ONLY you have is $$$$$ !

    • @mistahkrazy7886
      @mistahkrazy7886 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@pappy451 they sell it.

  • @cousinchris5851
    @cousinchris5851 Před rokem +1290

    Richard is naturally gifted. Forget a show. The master needs his own distillery for sure.

    • @MegaMagicbeans
      @MegaMagicbeans Před rokem

      Yep, that man needs to be put on a plane and traveling the world for a show on booze in all regions.

    • @staycompassionate3811
      @staycompassionate3811 Před rokem +13

      AGREED

    • @joeshmoe6930
      @joeshmoe6930 Před rokem +19

      I agree. You can tell he loves what he's doing. He's got the grit to take risk and be creative.

    • @mmcmann9539
      @mmcmann9539 Před rokem +3

      I’m greedy. I want both.

    • @dyent
      @dyent Před 18 dny

      I think he'd be the first to say that he's not a master, he's still a student.

  • @turtleguy420
    @turtleguy420 Před rokem +1281

    When Richard came in he changed the moonshine game for real

    • @haydenbain3633
      @haydenbain3633 Před rokem +5

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @jaymorgan7728
      @jaymorgan7728 Před rokem +26

      Like this is real.

    • @koolid7839
      @koolid7839 Před rokem +29

      Even for Indonesian like me where this rambutan & jackfruit is abundance this is new, usually we only use mango, sugar cane, banana, or palm sap for moonshine.

    • @Beyodd
      @Beyodd Před rokem +4

      Ain’t even moonshine no more

    • @probablynotdad6553
      @probablynotdad6553 Před rokem +17

      @@Beyodd as if the first shiners in the mountains of Kentucky/West Virginia didn't experiment with local fruits/foods. Guarantee they used pawpaws.

  • @grayskindablue
    @grayskindablue Před rokem +1888

    The way they’re talking about and tasting fruits as if they flew halfway across the world for foreign cuisine is just hilarious 😭

    • @mikex5984
      @mikex5984 Před rokem +30

      Louisiana for ya 😂

    • @stuckonaslide
      @stuckonaslide Před rokem +61

      we kinda forget much of a privilege it is to have all these rare fruits at our disposal

    • @SaintSanic
      @SaintSanic Před rokem +44

      i mean, those fruits did fly halfway across the world...

    • @kevind3974
      @kevind3974 Před rokem +2

      I mean when you live in the biau just a few miles can feel like half way across the world

    • @Altezza447
      @Altezza447 Před rokem +2

      Store probably right around the corner.

  • @Jamesssssssssssssss
    @Jamesssssssssssssss Před rokem +168

    Seeing grown men trying fruits out together is wholesome.

  • @NessHypegaming
    @NessHypegaming Před rokem +921

    richard needs his own show asap!

  • @jag86648
    @jag86648 Před rokem +282

    Man!!!! Made my heart warm seeing people from different backgrounds come together like this. The world needs more of this. Peace and love to anyone and everyone with an open heart.

    • @Cali-ssippian
      @Cali-ssippian Před rokem +6

      This is my feeling seeing these gentleman of their respected craft working together and enjoying the fruits of their spoils....so to speak!🤭. New sub here.

    • @tiffanyblack6911
      @tiffanyblack6911 Před rokem +5

      Yep all drinking from the same glass and dipping fingers in tio

    • @lexluger3490
      @lexluger3490 Před rokem +3

      Reminds me of how I grew up in the south. Back then, respect trumped race and everything else. Boy do I miss those days.

    • @laynecox3992
      @laynecox3992 Před rokem +1

      @@lexluger3490 Still does for most of us.

    • @tswagg504
      @tswagg504 Před rokem +3

      Much love bruh 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾

  • @vitriolicAmaranth
    @vitriolicAmaranth Před rokem +55

    I liked the part where they went to the manga section of the bookstore and the one guy said "richard is very in his element here" while richard explained fruits basket to the fellas from virginia

  • @judeobi242
    @judeobi242 Před rokem +185

    Sir Richard the 🐐

  • @jalenhines4698
    @jalenhines4698 Před rokem +33

    “That like one of them things that come out the ocean?”😂😂 they do look like sea urchins

  • @ifragpsn6431
    @ifragpsn6431 Před rokem +42

    Best part of all these clips is everyone getting tipsy together at the end lol.

  • @hijodelsoldeoriente
    @hijodelsoldeoriente Před rokem +29

    Those fruits are very common where I'm from. It's interesting how it's exotic for them. The same way we find cranberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, artichokes etc. exotic.

    • @sunstatesnipr1k759
      @sunstatesnipr1k759 Před rokem +3

      When u stay in the mountains/woods. You don’t know anything else. Just like you can’t expect to find many mangoes in Alaska. As you would Miami. Same thing

  • @justine7143
    @justine7143 Před rokem +444

    So sweet watching them collaborate and learn from each other.

    • @cam0x195
      @cam0x195 Před rokem +1

      That's a nice pun 😂

  • @jfk64kennedy95
    @jfk64kennedy95 Před rokem +114

    love the way they open minded to try something diff, that the essence of life, try something new

  • @TheBLGL
    @TheBLGL Před rokem +123

    As an Appalachian who lived in Vietnam for 3 years and have tried all these fruits AND has real moonshine from the hills, I really appreciate this video. I love lychee and think it would be the best moonshine. 😂 I’ve only got peach, cherry, and white lightning.

    • @shanefraser7764
      @shanefraser7764 Před rokem +5

      ❤can’t be many folks from Appalachia that have lived in Vietnam ✌️hello from New Zealand 👍

    • @shannonhughes610
      @shannonhughes610 Před rokem +2

      Welcome home from Saigon soldier. I bet you've got some great stories. Do you happen to ever get to TX?

  • @soapyroz4471
    @soapyroz4471 Před rokem +15

    “Hey that thing gon bite you”
    “No, YOU bite it”
    😂

  • @robertmiller2831
    @robertmiller2831 Před rokem +55

    Richard is a real master distiller. A real credit to the trade. He knows his stuff, but always wants to learn more.

  • @edwindelfin7894
    @edwindelfin7894 Před rokem +199

    Most popular local spirit here in the Philippines is "lambanog" made from coconut sap, harvested almost like how maple ssp

    • @rastafarri4953
      @rastafarri4953 Před rokem +4

      Tubas

    • @alexchavez3244
      @alexchavez3244 Před rokem +1

      Use honey and put pineapple

    • @edwindelfin7894
      @edwindelfin7894 Před rokem +4

      @@rastafarri4953 tuba is the un distilled coconut sap .... Need to be consumed 1-3 days ...about 4th day it start to go coconut vinegar

    • @theshuriken
      @theshuriken Před rokem

      i heard many people died because of lambanog? is it because they are home made?

    • @jwilson178
      @jwilson178 Před rokem

      @@edwindelfin7894 coconut vinegar

  • @pbyrondii
    @pbyrondii Před rokem +115

    Feels HEAVILY produced but enjoyable to watch 😂👍

  • @enjayflave
    @enjayflave Před rokem +152

    They need to sell these limited batches to the viewers and fans man. Great collab

    • @gordonanderson2011
      @gordonanderson2011 Před měsícem

      And break how many laws in the process!!??lol it would be nice to try some of their concoctions especially this one with strawberry and mango just sounds delicioso

  • @arttali81
    @arttali81 Před rokem +74

    I love how they all come together

    • @sergeivadaski9466
      @sergeivadaski9466 Před rokem

      Its fake.

    • @Suko44
      @Suko44 Před rokem +21

      @@sergeivadaski9466 nothing is real we live in a simulation now shut up and enjoy the content

    • @jeremythompson1593
      @jeremythompson1593 Před rokem +8

      @@Suko44 Amen! I’m sick of people saying it’s fake, just enjoy what your watching but they are actually making real moonshine…

  • @icezzo
    @icezzo Před rokem +280

    We call this “Rambutan” In the philippines, I now live in Seattle since 2019 of september, And seeing this really makes me miss all of the fruits and vegetables back in My Motherland.
    You all should consider going there and see how much we can offer.

  • @OnjelieMarie
    @OnjelieMarie Před rokem +6

    “U can get that If you go in that creek”😂😂😂😂

  • @rolandomontana1389
    @rolandomontana1389 Před rokem +76

    My respect to all this gentlemen, the trial and errors they had to go thru to become masters in their craft is inspirational.

    • @inquisitordragon6827
      @inquisitordragon6827 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Trials and errors are usually done over a few generations depending on the place. My old uncle is running the old moonshine stil from the early 1930s.

  • @PurpleIsBored
    @PurpleIsBored Před rokem +58

    Love seeing people from different places bond over things they are passionate about.

  • @saltycracker2344
    @saltycracker2344 Před rokem +52

    I worked in teams a lot, but very rarely in a team like this where everyone gives 100% all the time, everyone loves what they are doing and everyone is open minded to experiment with new ideas. Among people like these is where the magic happens.

  • @africaisking4807
    @africaisking4807 Před rokem +37

    I believe these men have a solid business in their hands 😂 🥭🍓

  • @davidnymann6938
    @davidnymann6938 Před rokem +2

    this is so wholesome just some cool dudes nerding out together

  • @irritablearchitect
    @irritablearchitect Před rokem +78

    Richard is really the master at this sort of thing.

  • @barbaraannjohnson
    @barbaraannjohnson Před rokem +9

    That was beautiful to watch. Look at Virginia and Lousiana showing the world how it's done. Classy, Gentlemen. 💯🥃

  • @tremendous1
    @tremendous1 Před rokem +17

    Leeches? Yeah, you git them going over in that creek! 😂😂😂

  • @DazedPhasesofLazerbeams
    @DazedPhasesofLazerbeams Před rokem +10

    Richard is the chef of the moon shining world.

  • @bruceellison9269
    @bruceellison9269 Před rokem +72

    This brothers love for it is heartwarming. You love to see people enjoy their work

  • @integratedalchemist
    @integratedalchemist Před rokem +1

    "Lichi?!! You can get dem if you go in dat creek" 😆

  • @jonathancathey2334
    @jonathancathey2334 Před rokem +18

    Rhubarb and strawberry go great together.

  • @pearlg6411
    @pearlg6411 Před rokem +6

    Great collaboration: old school technique and knowledge with Richard as the "perfumery nose" of the outfit.

  • @CircuitReborn
    @CircuitReborn Před 9 měsíci +2

    I'm imagining all the exotic fruits I've seen and imagining these guys testing them. 😆

  • @patkarpf4386
    @patkarpf4386 Před rokem +38

    About 72 years ago I was living in Thibodaux, La and there was the largest loquat tree I have ever seen. And when I was a couple of years older I would go with Daddy to Charlie Usey 's bar in Raceland for his home blackberry wine.

    • @jimpoole4884
      @jimpoole4884 Před rokem +4

      I'd buy this biography Pat. You seem very interesting. Are you really 80 years old watching these videos? That warms my heart!

    • @laman491
      @laman491 Před rokem +1

      Living in the area now Thibodaux, Raceland, along the bayou cher

    • @--_-_-_-74..
      @--_-_-_-74.. Před rokem

      @@jimpoole4884 . I would buy your book ...

  • @paulrippcord506
    @paulrippcord506 Před rokem +7

    Rambutan would probably pair really well with strawberry, it much like its lychee cousin has a floral scent and a sweet grape-like flavor.

  • @mariodouglas781
    @mariodouglas781 Před rokem +2

    “We’ve never mixed” now I believe that!

  • @DIESEL187
    @DIESEL187 Před rokem +2

    This is how the world should be. People from all walks of life sharing and enjoying alike interest.

  • @michaelcharlesthearchangel

    I love the social walls breaking down between these master hooch cooks! Within seconds the ol' boys let down their defenses.

  • @timoanez4668
    @timoanez4668 Před rokem +34

    This knowledge needs to be passed down to future generations, great job.

  • @ausjay5574
    @ausjay5574 Před rokem +23

    MANGO ON THE FRONT, STRAWBERRY ON THE BACK !!
    Amazing stuff here , wow wish I could taste , WE LOVE YOU TICCKLE HAHA, studmuffin you , love from Aus

  • @chrispile3878
    @chrispile3878 Před rokem +11

    These guys are having too much fun!

  • @WonderfullyMade_Lex
    @WonderfullyMade_Lex Před rokem +4

    "Mango on the front, strawberry on the back" LOL - I bet it's yummy.

    • @MrBronx61
      @MrBronx61 Před rokem

      I don't even drink and I want to try that stuff 😁

  • @earlbrown3455
    @earlbrown3455 Před rokem +1

    This shows that when we come together and put our heads together that the sky is the limit 💯

  • @Nekr0mancer
    @Nekr0mancer Před rokem +2

    Both parties are so open minded to each other, wonderful

  • @SBakall2
    @SBakall2 Před rokem +17

    LOVE Richard.. Such a humble and smart man!

  • @TheLamont0914
    @TheLamont0914 Před rokem +17

    Richard's a Genius! He's definitely a game changer in the Shine Business. Great to see him w/these guys. Steel sharpening Steel! Need to see Richard more.

  • @liippyz1801
    @liippyz1801 Před rokem +6

    Love seeing a group effort on something different. Love when different styles come together from different places. What America is about.

  • @mettagoode7276
    @mettagoode7276 Před rokem +2

    People from the south are different but I respect them because they are willing to learn if you make it make sense ...

  • @_The_Traveler_
    @_The_Traveler_ Před rokem +5

    This man blew their minds with stuff from their own local grocer lol.

  • @tephra_
    @tephra_ Před rokem +2

    This is how you change things for the better. You respect traditions but are equally willing to try something new... and you can never learn enough.

  • @tenebritrix
    @tenebritrix Před rokem +1

    Their accents make their interactions even more wholesome imo

  • @taxesrtheft
    @taxesrtheft Před 5 měsíci

    seeing people being passionate about their craft is always fun to watch,

  • @minhducnguyen9276
    @minhducnguyen9276 Před rokem +17

    Richard is a treat to the show. A guy specialised in exotic flavours of moonshine. He's full of surprises.

  • @Mr.Phoolish
    @Mr.Phoolish Před rokem +6

    That dude kept tasting it with his "strong hand" 😂😅

  • @nunyabees4150
    @nunyabees4150 Před rokem +23

    Except none of those fruits are affordable for making booze with here in the states 😆 not bad when you’ve got a television sponsor buying all your supplies though lol

    • @JoseGabriel-uv9nn
      @JoseGabriel-uv9nn Před rokem

      O Brasil a frente de outros países pelo menos na possibilidade de bebidas

  • @Willywado1973
    @Willywado1973 Před rokem +9

    Beautiful how they come together and made history moonshine.

  • @somy3560
    @somy3560 Před rokem +6

    i love that they are so open to different ideas.

  • @andrewfung101
    @andrewfung101 Před rokem +3

    Richard knows all his fruits but the other 3 guys they are like living in the wild or from somewhere unknown how can they not know all these fruits existed lol 🤣🤣

    • @natebaxter9551
      @natebaxter9551 Před 4 měsíci

      Those fruits don't grow naturally in their area. Like you said they spend their time in the wild.

  • @bubumic2971
    @bubumic2971 Před rokem +8

    We do this from pears and plums . And it-s AWESOME !

  • @takeoverjupiter
    @takeoverjupiter Před rokem +6

    Richard adding the flavor that moonshine always neededn👌

  • @beatpirate8
    @beatpirate8 Před rokem +2

    This was such a pleasure to watch! I had so much fun watching these men try all these tropical fruits. Get confused and then get real into it!

  • @adalbertoramirez3151
    @adalbertoramirez3151 Před rokem +9

    They don't care about race, they cared about the mango/strawberry flavor the moonshine had and that its awesome.
    The world needs this kind of attitude and brotherly love.

    • @reed510
      @reed510 Před rokem +1

      That’s on camera… go down there and try when the cameras are off.

  • @godsfather9686
    @godsfather9686 Před rokem +1

    "Lychee? You can get dem if you go into that creek." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @savagetaylor5786
    @savagetaylor5786 Před rokem +4

    That's what I love to see learning from one another

  • @dichhpusha214
    @dichhpusha214 Před rokem +8

    I really dig richards demeanor and attitude! His character speaks respect and humility! But his confidence says I’m here with you but you don’t wanna be against me! Cool calm collective and extremely intelligent! some game I soaked up while watching him work!! You really learn alot about an individual when you see them in their element doing what they’re passionate about!

  • @nicholasobst6892
    @nicholasobst6892 Před rokem +3

    Man i love these videos i love how happy they are all are to teach and Learn from each other so awesome to see

  • @TedlaEKHAN
    @TedlaEKHAN Před rokem +3

    This is the true beauty of America.

  • @6godnick554
    @6godnick554 Před rokem +3

    This why i love richard bro he is the 🐐

  • @ceomontes5831
    @ceomontes5831 Před rokem +8

    Love seeing 2 different cultures of moonshiners come together to make something we can all enjoy.

  • @ozzi5283
    @ozzi5283 Před rokem +2

    01:18 you could see the annoyance on his face for a quick second then having to remind himself where he’s at

  • @JP-jd8wr
    @JP-jd8wr Před rokem

    This was one of the most wholesome beautiful shows I've watched in a long time. I don't know a thing about distillation but this made me want to learn more

  • @1nelo5
    @1nelo5 Před rokem +11

    Sir Richard is the best

  • @EdwardTHead1776
    @EdwardTHead1776 Před rokem

    Watchin this teamwork makes me smile

  • @conrradotorres4653
    @conrradotorres4653 Před rokem +2

    Coastal parts of Mexico and Puerto Rico. People would make mead in jars using different types fruits. Depending on where you are. Some people would just bury it on the beach and let it ferment for a day or two.

  • @TobyKBTY
    @TobyKBTY Před rokem

    These grow on a tree outside my home! Loved these growing up, super funny to see it being so alien to others.

  • @mikesawchyn5205
    @mikesawchyn5205 Před rokem +3

    "Mango I'm the front strawberry in the back"
    So a moonshine mullet?

  • @DOCTRJ
    @DOCTRJ Před rokem +8

    Love all these guys i wonder how much they drink🥃

  • @GoodDeedsBowieTX
    @GoodDeedsBowieTX Před rokem +7

    Mango on the front and strawberry on the back needs to be a t-shirt

  • @christophe5756
    @christophe5756 Před rokem +1

    I love it. That’s Americana right there! 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @theholesinkimtaehyungsclot2284

    *taste the sap from jackfruit*
    me, watching from a tropical country: what in the-
    "Mhmm taste like bubblegum"
    me: whattttt

  • @allenu6295
    @allenu6295 Před rokem +5

    Moonshine at it's best! Awesome!

  • @bbass5711
    @bbass5711 Před rokem +11

    Richard rocks!

  • @user-xb5yw5ph3n
    @user-xb5yw5ph3n Před 7 měsíci

    I almost choked when I saw them tasting the jackfruit sap😂😂😂

  • @rhonin420
    @rhonin420 Před rokem +1

    this is just beautiful.

  • @j.t.robins5896
    @j.t.robins5896 Před rokem +2

    Tickle looks like Ernest T. Bass
    IYKYK.

  • @elijahcowan344
    @elijahcowan344 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is so interesting. It's culture whether you believe it or not. I love seeing cultures mix and combine.

  • @armandojuan64
    @armandojuan64 Před rokem

    I love these people .

  • @otduke
    @otduke Před rokem +1

    Richard the highlight of this show 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Matt-og6qv
    @Matt-og6qv Před 6 měsíci

    Love Richard

  • @buffalopatriot
    @buffalopatriot Před rokem +1

    Yeah, this is a great collaboration. I'd love to taste some of this shine.

  • @JoseGabriel-uv9nn
    @JoseGabriel-uv9nn Před rokem +4

    Esse cara merece um programa e a própria destilaria

  • @the-white-eye
    @the-white-eye Před rokem +1

    love that theres no drama here

    • @rippingtons60
      @rippingtons60 Před 10 měsíci

      Working together is always more profitable.

  • @lionlight777
    @lionlight777 Před rokem +1

    GREAT Collaboration .

  • @mattteovids
    @mattteovids Před rokem +1

    Best show on YT