How the Maker's Mark Distillery Produces 24 Million Bottles of Bourbon per Year - Dan Does

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  • čas přidán 22. 09. 2021
  • On this episode of ‘Dan Does,’ host Daniel Geneen visits the Maker’s Mark distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, where he learns how the company has been making its smooth bourbon with its iconic hand-dipped red wax seal, for over 60 years.
    Credits:
    Host: Daniel Geneen
    Director: Connor Reid
    Camera: Connor Reid, Murilo Ferriera
    Editor: Daniel Geneen
    Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
    Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
    Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
    Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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  • @jaridkeen123
    @jaridkeen123 Před 2 lety +3932

    He is so happy to be out of the office and on this assignment. He was like "i have to go to a whiskey maker and get drunk? I am paid right?"

  • @shuruff904
    @shuruff904 Před 2 lety +5070

    This guy is so excited to do things people are tired of doing every day lol

    • @acreatedesign
      @acreatedesign Před 2 lety +160

      And gets payed more..

    • @sandysand3097
      @sandysand3097 Před 2 lety +229

      and knows he doesn't have to go back

    • @jvmartiniano
      @jvmartiniano Před 2 lety +48

      Lol thats cos he dont work dere he just a visitor

    • @jaquan123ism
      @jaquan123ism Před 2 lety +43

      that is also the entire premise of dirty jobs

    • @wilson1408
      @wilson1408 Před 2 lety +61

      its like having kids…. its alot easier when they arent yours cause you can go home at the end of the day and have your peace 😂 knowing you aint gotta deal w it tomorrow

  • @JamesWhiteszln6z
    @JamesWhiteszln6z Před rokem +62

    Good video. But to clarify one point, the lake water is ONLY used during the mash phase. They use distilled water to cut the bourbon down after it's removed from the barrels. I just did the Maker Mark tour 2 weeks ago, and this question was asked and answered by the tour guide.

    • @mytmousemalibu
      @mytmousemalibu Před 6 měsíci +7

      Dang, I really enjoy the complexity and tasting notes of small mouth bass and flatheads in my bourbon.

    • @donchronic333
      @donchronic333 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@mytmousemalibuI personally loves the notes of that sour fish eggs taste mixed with that vibrant contrasting moss notes. Just makes it that much better

  • @user-nb9xl1cf4m
    @user-nb9xl1cf4m Před rokem +45

    I’m a SOUTH Korean and a big fan of Maker’s Mark. My Japanese friend also likes Maker’s Mark. Thanks for your work so we can enjoy your great masterpiece!

    • @Elyblackburn
      @Elyblackburn Před měsícem +2

      You're welcome from Kentucky

    • @user-fx5xw5bp2w
      @user-fx5xw5bp2w Před 27 dny

      @@Elyblackburn الخمر لا يفيد يذهب العقل

    • @hjp4109
      @hjp4109 Před 9 dny

      @@user-fx5xw5bp2w If you can't drink alcohol, you've lost half your life.

  • @HyperXism
    @HyperXism Před 2 lety +2088

    They also sell the used barrels - and I personally use the barrel wood to smoke meat.. Freaking amazing!

    • @insideoutsideupsidedown2218
      @insideoutsideupsidedown2218 Před 2 lety +98

      Scotland buys them to put their scotch in…

    • @Hazza32
      @Hazza32 Před 2 lety +152

      I bet that smells divine when the wood is burning 😋

    • @MrBakedDaily
      @MrBakedDaily Před 2 lety +57

      Yea Jack Daniels sells there barrels in charcoal bags.

    • @mamamamamamamable
      @mamamamamamamable Před 2 lety +43

      They also make nice flower pots when you cut them in half

    • @MrGodsChaos
      @MrGodsChaos Před 2 lety +36

      I know tequila makers buys those used barrels. That helps with taste on tequila

  • @wesjoyce
    @wesjoyce Před 2 lety +2288

    My favorite fact from my tour that was missed here: They drop the bottles into the boxes so that if they break they will fail in the factory and not at the liquor store. When you go into the gift shop the tiles on the floor behind the counter are cracked from bottles that dropped and didn’t break, but broke the tiles.

    • @kamotetops1572
      @kamotetops1572 Před 2 lety +148

      12:50 Here's the glimpse of how they drop the bottle into the box.

    • @squeegied3rdeye413
      @squeegied3rdeye413 Před 2 lety +226

      I noticed they were dropping em in the boxes and I was thinking man, they go through all those processes to make a high quality product and this dude is just dropping the bottles in there lol

    • @mattgaming8717
      @mattgaming8717 Před 2 lety +67

      I like comments like this. Its a bonus.

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 Před 2 lety +27

      I don't understand why you would want to drop the bottles at all??
      they are made of glass, of course they can possibly break...
      Why would they think just because it didn't break at the factory, that it won't break when the guy at the liquor store drops it?
      Does that make sense?
      just because they dropped it in the box at the factory and it didn't break doesn't make it Unbreakable?
      I don't know I guess I just don't understand why you'd want to drop a glass bottle at all considering every time it doesn't brake, you're just lucky and it could definitely break the next time...

    • @blackguy6404
      @blackguy6404 Před 2 lety +10

      This comment for quality control makes absolutely no sense.

  • @mmad3130
    @mmad3130 Před 2 lety +133

    The respect these folks there have for their product and it's history is wonderful. You can't help but be a fan after visiting. The bourbon is awesome too!

  • @boomer_bob6493
    @boomer_bob6493 Před 2 lety +43

    Having been a dyed in the wool rusted on Jack drinker for 30 years, I recently tried MM for the first time and was like "HELLO" where have you been all this time. Needless to say this Aussie is now a convert to this sweet elixir.

    • @spacetoilet
      @spacetoilet Před 3 měsíci +1

      I’ve always loved Makers. Solid, reliable and tasty! I think it gets lost somewhat with some of today’s whiskey snobbery, but seeing this production process makes me appreciate it more.

  • @TirelessGod
    @TirelessGod Před 2 lety +1341

    Can we talk about that nice bottle slap right at the end to have the Makers bottle face the camera so neatly? Dude has skills

    • @eater
      @eater  Před 2 lety +130

      We can!

    • @ZacchaeusNifong
      @ZacchaeusNifong Před 2 lety +37

      @@eater I love when a channel replies. Digital gold 🪙

    • @TirelessGod
      @TirelessGod Před 2 lety +5

      @Bass Slapper hey, it ain't hard, but as a film maker I appreciate this stuff

    • @flipsideroot
      @flipsideroot Před 2 lety

      That was a flick not a slap

    • @willi6880
      @willi6880 Před 2 lety +2

      He's definitely tied one on by that point lmao. Smooth

  • @justtinkering6054
    @justtinkering6054 Před 2 lety +747

    I used to work at the bottle manufacturer. Those were some of the best bottles we made. One of the old timers swore you could drive nails with them. They are that thick. I have seen them bounce on concrete from a 20' fall.

  • @stfunub646
    @stfunub646 Před rokem +90

    I've been through 7 odd bottles of Makers Mark all the way here in India this year, great Bourbon - costs the equivalent of 45 USD here for a 75O Ml Bottle.

    • @lashlarue7924
      @lashlarue7924 Před rokem +14

      Wow! So that's maybe a little more expensive than over here in Virginia, but maybe not that much more expensive. It seems to be a fair price, given the international logistics and shipping cost. 🤓🥃

    • @stfunub646
      @stfunub646 Před rokem +18

      @@lashlarue7924 Yes, India has different tax rates across different federal states - so while I pay the equivalent of 45 USD where I reside, it's also available about 8 USD cheaper in another state close by, while in a state in South India, Makers Mark costs more than 100 USD due to high local taxes.

    • @DSMillwright
      @DSMillwright Před rokem +6

      @@lashlarue7924 That is one months wages for 2/3 of Indian people.

    • @sparven99794
      @sparven99794 Před rokem +2

      With today's currency exchange one bottle of Maker's Mark is exactly 40,85 USD in Sweden. Sold at our state owned monopoly liquor store. For private individuals all alcohol here is sold at the same chain of stores and the same price all over the country (except for restaurants and bars of course).
      It's interesting to know the price of the same bottle in other parts of the world. I'm surprised to learn that the same bottle can more expensive in India than Sweden. Sweden has one of the highest sales tax rates in the world and additional alcohol taxes on top, before VAT.
      I assume that 45 USD must be a lot of money for the average Indian, in comparison 45 USD is the equalivent of about 3 to 4 hours wages after income tax for an average Swede.

    • @mitchellb2
      @mitchellb2 Před rokem +1

      @@sparven99794 I’m in Ohio in the United States and a bottle of a 5th of a US gallon is about 30usd vs the most expensive top shelf I’ve seen at my local store is 45usd all for the makers mark brand. It’s a great tasting bourbon

  • @user-zy6sc6ll8u
    @user-zy6sc6ll8u Před 7 měsíci +3

    Love and respect to all the workers that helped with the process. One of the best bourbons ever made! Beautiful job! Thank you!.

  • @TheJagdog
    @TheJagdog Před 2 lety +317

    The amount of ice breakers and pick up lines in this video is just amazing.
    “I used to do origami as a kid so I’m good with my hands.”
    “What do you think about the different wax jobs? How do you like your dip?”

  • @nathangoddard8115
    @nathangoddard8115 Před 2 lety +156

    I love the statement "every step is good". Shows how much Maker's respects the process and cares about the product.

    • @anderslarsen2311
      @anderslarsen2311 Před 2 lety

      So these guys dont want to make money of their products and show only the good side? Why dont they show all the alcoholics that they produce, all the violence, all the suffering, all the people who die from drunk driving? You say no one is forced to drink, but if you seduce half the population with this and you easily get addicted to it, its pretty much forcing people.

    • @masongrosz3121
      @masongrosz3121 Před 2 lety +7

      @@anderslarsen2311 omg who the hell cares

    • @anderslarsen2311
      @anderslarsen2311 Před 2 lety +1

      @@masongrosz3121 Obviously you dont care about people.

    • @masongrosz3121
      @masongrosz3121 Před 2 lety +2

      @@anderslarsen2311 oh no I'm absolutely distraught lmao would you like a gold medal?

    • @Dualities
      @Dualities Před 2 lety

      everything looks good on CZcams. after days/weeks of editing

  • @Taschenjunge
    @Taschenjunge Před 2 lety +7

    Just tasted today...and i fell in love right away...this bottle and the lovely details...the distillery and history...the color...scent and taste...wow!
    Everything is just right. I've just found my favourite bourbon whisky.
    Best regards and keep it up buddys! 😋👌👍💪

  • @sleepyguts128
    @sleepyguts128 Před 8 měsíci +3

    nice to see that some products still are made with care by people who take pride in their work

  • @benobro5831
    @benobro5831 Před 2 lety +1339

    “I did lots of origami as a child so I’m pretty good with my hands” sums this weird ass awkward dude up pretty well

    • @royslapped4463
      @royslapped4463 Před 2 lety +17

      69 likes. I don't want to mess it up but I liked this comment lol

    • @simplericks5243
      @simplericks5243 Před 2 lety +103

      He is really weird & awkward on camera but I kinda like it.

    • @ryanellis424
      @ryanellis424 Před 2 lety +21

      That line killed me XD
      Awkward and endearing

    • @kurtsudheim825
      @kurtsudheim825 Před 2 lety +10

      I thought exactly, but if an odd thing.to say around guys building & chucking barrels around ask day, although the other guy did say he was also usually confined to an office. Also, there a dirty joke there which I won't go on about

    • @royslapped4463
      @royslapped4463 Před 2 lety +1

      @@kurtsudheim825 You really think origami was a dirty joke?

  • @edwardpate6128
    @edwardpate6128 Před 2 lety +91

    Those barrels after being used to make Bourbon are sent to our friends in Scotland to age their amazing Scotch in!

    • @porothashawarma2339
      @porothashawarma2339 Před 2 lety

      Why isn't it the other way around ?

    • @ethanwells2045
      @ethanwells2045 Před 2 lety

      @Christian Emter that's a strange law. Why can't they use black barrels like Capt Morgan? Also I don't know anything about distilleries or breweries so don't laugh at that question if it sounds dumb

    • @ethanwells2045
      @ethanwells2045 Před 2 lety

      @Christian Emter Oh wow. The more you know

  • @valentindolfi1416
    @valentindolfi1416 Před 2 lety +7

    One of the best bourbons ever made! Beautiful job! Thank you!

  • @punkyreggaeparty8786
    @punkyreggaeparty8786 Před rokem

    Fascinating. Really enjoyed this look behind the curtain. Thank you!

  • @kenkrupowies7647
    @kenkrupowies7647 Před 2 lety +97

    I took a tour of Makers Mark 12 years ago and got to dip my own bottle. It was great! I'd like to do it again someday.

  • @kelbyanthony6748
    @kelbyanthony6748 Před 2 lety +295

    “ I did lots of origami as a kid, so I’m good with my hands”. Ima use that as a pickup line

    • @matthewlacey4198
      @matthewlacey4198 Před 2 lety +12

      You gotta actually be good with your hands tho, can't be lacking the follow up 😂

    • @--__6725
      @--__6725 Před 2 lety +7

      He barley even rolled that barrel LOL

    • @eliassanchez420wakenbake
      @eliassanchez420wakenbake Před 2 lety

      @@matthewlacey4198 maybe I just have big man hands that move fast and I know where the g spot is but it’s not that hard to finger

    • @blacknwhitegaming
      @blacknwhitegaming Před 2 lety +2

      "What those hands do?"
      *proceeds to make a paper swan*

    • @kurtsudheim825
      @kurtsudheim825 Před 2 lety

      I was wondering if anyone else tight of that dirty joke, so thanks

  • @tolispoulos5398
    @tolispoulos5398 Před 2 lety +1

    Been there, was an amazing experience. They gave us a tour, afterwards they had a pig roast, a great band played, and of course the open bar of MM!

  • @markab5019
    @markab5019 Před 2 lety +1

    I have toured this facility and it smells as good as it looks. Phenomenal place!

  • @zarfinkaig
    @zarfinkaig Před 2 lety +68

    I have a bottle that belonged to my father. He got it from a friend of his, in the late 80's. I only take it in very special moments. I still have half the bottle. The taste is amazing!

    • @Protein33
      @Protein33 Před 2 lety +8

      It won't age anymore because it's out the barrel.

    • @sgt.hollowpoint6968
      @sgt.hollowpoint6968 Před 2 lety +5

      @@Protein33 why you got to ruin his moment.

    • @grampsey
      @grampsey Před 2 lety +4

      ​@@Protein33 after that long, a whole lot of the alcohol has evap'd out of an opened bottle my man. Long overdue for a replacement.

    • @cachesolo1534
      @cachesolo1534 Před 2 lety +1

      @@grampsey Some people like the near beer buzz effect

    • @EricHamm
      @EricHamm Před 2 lety +3

      Why not just keep that bottle as a keepsake and buy new MM to drink on?
      Also be interesting to see the difference between 40 year MM vs new

  • @rgms573
    @rgms573 Před 2 lety +177

    Marker's Mark is one of my favorites bourbons, I have a unopened bottle here waiting to be enjoyed with my older brother when he comes to visit me

    • @jrporter50
      @jrporter50 Před 2 lety +7

      It's my "go to" as well

    • @rgms573
      @rgms573 Před 2 lety +4

      @@jrporter50 good deal

    • @swadswadlo3717
      @swadswadlo3717 Před 2 lety +6

      Maker's is my favorite bourbon. I keep a two year supply just in case!

    • @ncba
      @ncba Před 2 lety +1

      Alcoholic

    • @aphinoo2538
      @aphinoo2538 Před 2 lety

      @@ncba lolwhat?

  • @absolutetuber
    @absolutetuber Před rokem +1

    i dont regularly consume maker's mark (as in, pouring it in a cup and drinking it) but i use it a lot for cooking (especially in the production of homemade vanilla). the stuff is amazing.

  • @HotrodsnRock
    @HotrodsnRock Před 2 lety +1

    Finally a CZcams video that makes me happy.

  • @fungus20009
    @fungus20009 Před 2 lety +91

    I love seeing how many humans are involved in making this beautiful bourbon whiskey. Lots of love from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @Nickzino
    @Nickzino Před 2 lety +143

    Im a big fan of makers mark, after seeing all the love that goes into making this great spirit makes me appreciate it even more! Good job.

    • @AlexAlex22023
      @AlexAlex22023 Před 2 lety +4

      Jack daniels is better 😉

    • @OneShot_G
      @OneShot_G Před 2 lety +1

      @@AlexAlex22023 Ones bourban ones sour mash cant really compare.

    • @AlexAlex22023
      @AlexAlex22023 Před 2 lety +1

      @@OneShot_G see what ur saying but its more of a preference thing

    • @homelessperson5455
      @homelessperson5455 Před 2 lety +5

      @@AlexAlex22023 Then why claim "jack daniels is better" if you know it's preference?

    • @ChrisInAVan
      @ChrisInAVan Před 4 měsíci

      Jack is awful lol ​@@AlexAlex22023

  • @69LEGACY69
    @69LEGACY69 Před rokem +3

    as a lover of Vermonts Maple Bourbons and bourbon creams, this makes me happy to see the kind of process these go through to be made, Even if each process is different. Very Interesting

  • @jamier9113
    @jamier9113 Před rokem

    This was fun to watch I like the hosts energy and attitude he was so excited

  • @thepickle7757
    @thepickle7757 Před 2 lety +158

    Id like to try each step of beginning to final product like he did. That'd be a pretty good day for a bucket list check off

    • @tonymoll6265
      @tonymoll6265 Před 2 lety +3

      That would be awesome. Would be cool to see how the taste changes at each step.

    • @metalisticpain
      @metalisticpain Před 2 lety +10

      Most whisky tours allow you to do this def try a few

    • @kurtsudheim825
      @kurtsudheim825 Před 2 lety +3

      You can I'm sure, most wineries/ distilleries around the world have at least tasting, & offer a tour in certain days where you can get the guide, you might not go behind the scenes on all of them as much as he did here, but you will get to taste all the different "flavours"/ bottles of brandy they sell (like cheap to upmarket)

    • @ovabarton2810
      @ovabarton2810 Před rokem

      End
      of tour is a taste session from white dog through final bottle

    • @aaronanstett8987
      @aaronanstett8987 Před rokem

      That's one he'll of an idea

  • @topsiderichh1705
    @topsiderichh1705 Před 2 lety +93

    The “white dog” shot took his chest off but he played it cool

  • @martinhawley2401
    @martinhawley2401 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for the great video very interesting your workforce have plenty of skills and look very happy in their work

  • @rickmartin2168
    @rickmartin2168 Před 2 lety +1

    I live about 35 miles from the distillery. It's a good place to go around Christmas time. The tour is very nice and you get a sample 🙂 after the tour 😉 . You can also wax the bottle's in the lounge. You can put your name on a barrel with several other people. When it's fully aged you claim your bottle or bottle's.

  • @mikeywestside8509
    @mikeywestside8509 Před 2 lety +60

    I don't drink liquor but I can appreciate the craftsmanship and hard work that goes into making this. 🥃

  • @ryanmoncton8022
    @ryanmoncton8022 Před 2 lety +48

    That quick little flick at the end was the smoothest aspect of this whole video. Good job ol chap!

  • @thepatester
    @thepatester Před 4 měsíci +1

    That was fun to watch and I learned a lot. Great job!

  • @ChrisG1392
    @ChrisG1392 Před rokem

    I love the paint color on their buildings. It's how a lot of houses and buildings were painted back in the day. Growing up in the 90s I saw the last of them disappear and now it's just an old house here or there with the brown paint.

  • @ac1d290
    @ac1d290 Před 2 lety +35

    I work in a distillery in Scotland, we often use bourbon barrels for our blends. Always loved the smell of the casks that come in

    • @dgk42
      @dgk42 Před 2 lety

      My Bucket List has an entry to visit a Scottish distillery. Or should I say a Scotch distillery :) Not to fussy about which one.

    • @aleksanderblinn4492
      @aleksanderblinn4492 Před 2 lety

      @@dgk42 Ardbeg or Laphroaig or Lagavulin

    • @chimpymcchimp6789
      @chimpymcchimp6789 Před 2 lety +2

      @@aleksanderblinn4492 lagavulin all the way.
      If you’re into your peaty smoked scotch.

    • @MarcT7761
      @MarcT7761 Před 2 lety +1

      Or you could try the world's oldest legal distillery in Bushmills Northern Ireland

    • @duncancallum
      @duncancallum Před 2 lety

      @@chimpymcchimp6789 To Peaty for me Islay Scotch .

  • @cristianchavez1699
    @cristianchavez1699 Před 2 lety +26

    I dont drink anymore but watching this was awesome. so much work goes into every single bottle. As a chef I just really appreciate this.. perfecting their craft

    • @jamesbullard4897
      @jamesbullard4897 Před rokem

      I should not drink but it is just too much fun to miss

  • @darklordlc
    @darklordlc Před 2 lety +1

    This is bucket list place for me to visit. Amazing the amount of craft that goes into this

    • @toomanyaccounts
      @toomanyaccounts Před 2 lety

      you can also get select bottles that aren't sold out of the tours. so bring a lot of money so you can get some bottles you wouldn't see on the store shelves.

  • @beverlytheniceonemartin8843

    I love how much enjoyment Dan has on all of these adventures!

  • @MIRLZY
    @MIRLZY Před 2 lety +521

    I don't even drink, But this makes me want to grab a bottle of Maker's for the holidays

    • @swadswadlo3717
      @swadswadlo3717 Před 2 lety +18

      Do it, your friends will thank you for it!

    • @jamesmackes4531
      @jamesmackes4531 Před 2 lety +19

      @@swadswadlo3717 Definitely won't be thanking yourself though lol

    • @porky3384
      @porky3384 Před 2 lety +3

      Grab 2 !!

    • @ahkine4096
      @ahkine4096 Před 2 lety +7

      This is the only alcohol i drink every glass is worth it.

    • @camronalley4483
      @camronalley4483 Před 2 lety +5

      Grab their 46, so good

  • @christopherdurham1999
    @christopherdurham1999 Před 2 lety +103

    The Maker's Mark rickhouses are one of the most magical-smelling places on earth.

    • @crabmansteve6844
      @crabmansteve6844 Před 2 lety +7

      You obviously haven't smelled their Richardhouses before.

    • @Kittongrl720
      @Kittongrl720 Před 2 lety

      @Christopher Durham: Can confirm.

    • @ibaneziceman2007
      @ibaneziceman2007 Před 2 lety +1

      They smell good but leave a fungus on the surrounding houses and structures.

  • @OldFashionedWays
    @OldFashionedWays Před rokem

    great little documentary. fun to see the process. thanks for sharing.

  • @CecilSaxon
    @CecilSaxon Před rokem +1

    I have been to the Maker's distillery 5x. It is such a fun trip!

  • @uneedpuns1713
    @uneedpuns1713 Před 2 lety +11

    it nice to see the interviewer/guest to be enjoying himself while doing the work

  • @brucetominello325
    @brucetominello325 Před 2 lety +11

    My favorite Bourbon. A colleague and myself once drank every mini bottle on a first clas flight from Minneapolis to Amsterdam!

  • @FlorianJunk
    @FlorianJunk Před 2 lety +1

    I enjoyed Maker's Mark before. Now I love it. Well done.

  • @boofert.washington2499

    The drive getting to that place is beautiful.

  • @Gobbersmack
    @Gobbersmack Před 2 lety +19

    *gets complimented on his kick
    “Thanks, I did a lot of origami”

  • @alanzimmer999
    @alanzimmer999 Před 2 lety +36

    Dude, I worked at the Independent Stave Company's Missouri Cooperage for almost a year. Absolutely the hardest job I've had so far in life, but oh so satisfying. You would be surprised the shear volume of barrels we produced. I was on the dock for the main bourbon line, hand stacking 1500 126lbs bourbon barrels in a shift. Each barrel held 53 gallons of bourbon.

    • @robison87
      @robison87 Před 2 lety +1

      Thats crazy. How do you pick up the barrels? Just grab top and bottom?

    • @alanzimmer999
      @alanzimmer999 Před 2 lety +2

      @@robison87 you tip it on it's side, grab both ends, wedge it between your thigh and another barrel, and lever it up. Like anything that physically intensive, technique makes up half the lift. Or you could be like my old co-worker. He was built like a football player and would just bear hug the barrels and dead lift them.

    • @robison87
      @robison87 Před 2 lety +1

      @@alanzimmer999 Yeah thats insane lol. I'm strong (for my size), but I only weigh in the 140s so I doubt I could maintain that pace. Thanks for the info! I've never had Maker's Mark and now I want to try some.

    • @alanzimmer999
      @alanzimmer999 Před 2 lety +1

      @@robison87 Yeah, I was a solid 180-190 and in the best shape of my life while I was working there. Another one to try is Devil's Cut. Once they empty the barrel they squeeze some of the bourbon out of the wood, gets a tonne of flavour from the wood.

    • @robison87
      @robison87 Před 2 lety +1

      @@alanzimmer999 Sounds good to me. I will look into that one too. I'll let you know how it goes lol.

  • @edwardmorgan3851
    @edwardmorgan3851 Před 2 lety +1

    I highly recommend touring this place if you’re in the area.
    The fermentation pools are cool old school whiskey making ….. tastes like warm stale beer , yes you can dip your finger in it but try to avoid the bird droppings

  • @TheReacTT
    @TheReacTT Před 2 lety

    Maker's 46 is so good! It's hard to get where I live, but when available, I always enjoy it!

  • @rowanearly7824
    @rowanearly7824 Před 2 lety +150

    You should do another one with this guy titled, "man who's never done manual labour works in a factory for a day"

    • @mikehancock5082
      @mikehancock5082 Před 2 lety +30

      Pretty obvious he’s never done manual labor. Looks like a fish out of water. And his nasal feminine voice is irritating.

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss Před 6 měsíci +2

      Ive dond lots of manual labor and I would look goofier than him bro. I look like a goofball going up the ladder every time bro

  • @bendakstarkiller1270
    @bendakstarkiller1270 Před 2 lety +17

    Maker's 46 is their best edition, bang-for-buck.

  • @raylyz
    @raylyz Před rokem

    I've only bought two bottles from maker's mark in my entire whisky drinking experience, and it's at the very beginning of me start drinking whisky. This video really let me wanting buy another bottle and really feel the uniqueness of this brand.

  • @richardturk7162
    @richardturk7162 Před 2 lety +2

    I have hauled a lot of MM out of that plant back in the 70s and 80s.
    Looks a lot more modern and quite a bit bigger operation in this video.
    I hauled Yellowstone, Ancient Age, Wild Turkey and Jim Beam as well.

  • @mrnobody9821
    @mrnobody9821 Před 2 lety +35

    I went to their facility and went on the tour in 2018, very interesting, dipped my own bottle and took it back to the UK :)

  • @Gomez0317
    @Gomez0317 Před 2 lety +4

    I have visited and toured independent stave company in Missouri. What a mind blowing process to make 1 single barrel.

  • @MarquisDeBlodey
    @MarquisDeBlodey Před 2 lety +4

    My go to bourbon. My old fashioned recepe:
    1oz Makers Mark
    1/2 oz Mclellands smokey scotch
    1/4 oz Maple syrup
    1/2 oz water
    2 dashes Angoustara bitters
    2 dashes Orange Angoustara bitters
    Orange peel
    2 mariancho cherries
    Ice cubes
    Soooo good

    • @duncancallum
      @duncancallum Před 2 lety

      Wow you enjoy life Marquis , love the wee bit Scotch Whisky in it .

  • @Finn-FrenchGaming
    @Finn-FrenchGaming Před měsícem

    I enjoyed this. Thank you.

  • @tcs7717
    @tcs7717 Před 2 lety +12

    I felt the same way about JD after visiting the distillery. It is a fantastic and eye-opening experience.

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  • @jmert_5859
    @jmert_5859 Před 2 lety +50

    Had a chance to visit this Distillery a few years a go. Beautiful buildings and a really nice tour.
    After leaving there, we had lunch at the Whistle Stop Cafe.

    • @TimberWulfIsHere
      @TimberWulfIsHere Před 2 lety +1

      Is this is USA?

    • @CLASHROYALE-mn5wj
      @CLASHROYALE-mn5wj Před 2 lety +1

      @@TimberWulfIsHere yes in Kentucky

    • @jmert_5859
      @jmert_5859 Před 2 lety

      @@TimberWulfIsHere Yes, in Kentucky.

    • @roscoedickhertz8947
      @roscoedickhertz8947 Před 2 lety +2

      Should have stopped over by Misty's while you were in Loretto, she cooks an amazing steak and potatoes. Unfortunately due to COVID she's shut down now.

    • @jmert_5859
      @jmert_5859 Před 2 lety

      @@roscoedickhertz8947 Are they still shut down? We plan on heading that way this summer.

  • @gordonduff22
    @gordonduff22 Před rokem +1

    Great documentary. Well done. Now I need to buy myself a bottle of Makers Mark.

  • @ALEEN517
    @ALEEN517 Před 2 lety +2

    I have a bottle of Cask Strength 46. It is very, very good stuff. 20-25 years ago, a store in my town had two bottles of Maker's Mark with gold wax and a raised letter glass bottle. I have never been able to get definitive information on what the gold wax bottles were, and how I could possibly get more. That stuff was the best ever.

    • @dullahan7677
      @dullahan7677 Před rokem +2

      Possibly a limited release VIP decanter. I've seen the empty bottle sell for around 50$. A full, vintage gold wax sealed bottle and box will cost around 1000$ today, IF you can even find them.

  • @here295
    @here295 Před 2 lety +4

    Sipping on Makers Mark while watching this video all the way down in New Zealand 👍😋

  • @michaelfouladi4961
    @michaelfouladi4961 Před 2 lety +93

    This is a much better version of how it’s made and I enjoyed it quite a bit

  • @thomasdoran2363
    @thomasdoran2363 Před 2 lety

    Fascinating to have this insight - Thank You !

  • @user-py2ik5ho9n
    @user-py2ik5ho9n Před rokem

    Thank you very much Brothers. My pain is gone.

  • @crossroadschoices1077
    @crossroadschoices1077 Před 2 lety +24

    When a barrel fails in inspections. We sell those barrels to Donkey Kong

  • @DavidFSloneEsq
    @DavidFSloneEsq Před 2 lety +124

    I’ve been enjoying all of the videos in this series, and this one was no exception. I don’t know if it would really works as a “Dan Does” video, but I would love to see a video tracking the aftermarket lives of some of these bourbon barrels. Since the bourbon industry can only use them once, I know that they’re being used to age beer, wine, and spirits around the globe.

    • @jasonpavlik4904
      @jasonpavlik4904 Před 2 lety +3

      You forgot Tabasco.
      edit: i forgot worcestershire sauce

    • @isaiasmartinez1288
      @isaiasmartinez1288 Před 2 lety +2

      Some companies will take them, and make them into pellets so that you can smoke your meat with them.

    • @rickbarnes7745
      @rickbarnes7745 Před 2 lety

      The best use is as flower planters.

    • @flossenking
      @flossenking Před 2 lety +1

      Most of them go to Scotland to hold Scotch Whisky, probably

    • @Speed_7545
      @Speed_7545 Před 2 lety

      Bourbon barrel aged wine is absolute horse shit. Horrible stuff.

  • @WankenZeFurious
    @WankenZeFurious Před rokem

    Love this guy's enthusiasm

  • @zt1788
    @zt1788 Před 2 lety +6

    Makers isn't my favourite bourbon, but I have a lot more respect for it after watching this!

  • @HowToCuisine
    @HowToCuisine Před 2 lety +8

    I absolutely loved this episode! So interesting! 😱😱😍😍

  • @maniacalsmile84
    @maniacalsmile84 Před 2 lety

    Working for Independent Stave Co in Missouri it's cool to see our hard work in making staves in the final process.

  • @BenPikeTheActor
    @BenPikeTheActor Před rokem +5

    Having been to multiple Scotch whisky distilleries in Scotland, it's interesting to see the difference between how Scotch whisky is made and how Bourbon whisky is made.

  • @robcappa
    @robcappa Před 2 lety +7

    I had two drinks just watching this. Made me thirsty watching y’all work. Thanks for sharing this was a really good, informative video. Thanks.

    • @amytaylor874
      @amytaylor874 Před 2 lety

      Hello there👋👋how are you doing ?!

  • @johnbbolton
    @johnbbolton Před 2 lety +17

    As a man born and raised about 50 miles from that distillery, I can tell you they were poking fun at that man for days after lol. You can tell he means well but he's definitely a sore thumb in Kentucky.

  • @dominicsympson9451
    @dominicsympson9451 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this, wouldnt have done it without you to help

  • @chrisyanover1777
    @chrisyanover1777 Před 2 lety +3

    Every video I have seen that requires fermentation (whisky, wine, hot sauce, soy sauce, ect....) go on and on and on about how important the barrels are to the taste of the product. However I will tell you I made some wonderful prison wine with just a big plastic bag! My buyers would rant and rave how great the taste and texture was! However I wasn't always able to age my prison wine to perfection 🍷🍹

  • @clintwestwood1895
    @clintwestwood1895 Před 2 lety +5

    I don't even drink but watching this makes me want to go buy a bottle and try it, fascinating the way It's art and chemistry and patience all together.

    • @lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1
      @lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1 Před 2 lety +1

      You gotta check out some videos on Islay scotch. They take tradition to the next level over there!

    • @clintwestwood1895
      @clintwestwood1895 Před 2 lety +1

      @@lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1 Will do thanks for the suggestion friend.

  • @superspice5659
    @superspice5659 Před 2 lety +127

    Was the dude making the liquid part offended when he heard about the dude making the barrels saying it’s all in the barrel?

    • @FriedChorizo
      @FriedChorizo Před 2 lety +10

      If you listened you would of heard what he said after

    • @Kondicough
      @Kondicough Před 2 lety +26

      Yes his entire facial expression changed he was pissed🤣

    • @superspice5659
      @superspice5659 Před 2 lety +3

      @@FriedChorizohis initial reaction was bad but he back peddled it.

    • @DutchDukeMan
      @DutchDukeMan Před 2 lety +17

      almost felt like there's a fight between the whiskey makers and the barrel makers.
      We make the flavor!
      No WE make the flavor!

    • @blakeb9964
      @blakeb9964 Před 2 lety +7

      He was just joking around.

  • @DadefreshXL
    @DadefreshXL Před 2 lety +4

    Love and respect to all the workers that helped with the process

  • @raymondprice4716
    @raymondprice4716 Před 2 lety +1

    Their facility in Kentucky is unbelievable. Ive never seen so much bourbon in my life

  • @7Bandit7
    @7Bandit7 Před 2 lety +87

    “What’s the worst that can happen?”
    *immediately answers*
    “You can get soaked.”
    Spoken from experience 😆

    • @improcrastinating8063
      @improcrastinating8063 Před 2 lety +15

      I'd imagine the _worst_ is you get soaked in high proof grain alcohol and then a spark lights you up like a baked alaska flambe.

  • @joseangelhr
    @joseangelhr Před 2 lety +3

    Perfect bottle turn at the end 💯👍🏻

  • @skeezelord
    @skeezelord Před 2 lety

    Imagine being that guy with the job of managing the quality/presentation of the wax seals. Must be so fun and easy enough

  • @billydengel6647
    @billydengel6647 Před 2 lety

    It’s a great place to visit for a tour. Beautiful grounds.

  • @kimberlyowens4558
    @kimberlyowens4558 Před 2 lety +7

    This was DAMN GOOD! MAKERS MARK is now a staple on my BAR👍🏾

  • @thecaptain5300
    @thecaptain5300 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m 46 years old who’s never drink alcohol , not even a tiny sip and somehow I enjoyed watching this. Weird ha?

    • @curlymaple42
      @curlymaple42 Před 2 lety

      It's always interesting watching how things are made! I think there is a show about that. HAHAHAHA!!!

    • @thecaptain5300
      @thecaptain5300 Před 2 lety +2

      @@curlymaple42. I guess what I’m trying to say is that watching this made me want to taste the Bourbon. The kept saying how smooth and sweet it tasted and I was tempted even though I’ve never had a drink.

    • @Ultrad321
      @Ultrad321 Před 2 měsíci

      You're better off. Once you start it's hard to stop.

  • @doreilly7689
    @doreilly7689 Před 2 lety

    This company is amazing and I'm glad i found their product all the way over here
    - a south african lad

  • @domanz1
    @domanz1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I prefer single malt, but this is a beautiful process. Whisk(e)y is just awesome.

  • @tyrannosaurus62
    @tyrannosaurus62 Před 2 lety +20

    This is one of my dream job regardless of the labor. I worked in Cold Storage warehouses to dry docks. This ain’t no different . Just respective culture 👍

  • @christianbartholemue5480
    @christianbartholemue5480 Před 2 lety +38

    About a year sober now, enjoyed seeing the machines at work, don't miss the alcohol though ✌️

    • @gorisenke
      @gorisenke Před 2 lety

      Kudos to you, and yeah its a really cool process. Simple but not all at once.

    • @stevethebarber1
      @stevethebarber1 Před 2 lety +1

      Keep it going brother 👊🏻

    • @arcticman1522
      @arcticman1522 Před 2 lety +1

      3 years sober too but enjoy the process of making alcohol. Also don’t miss it too.

    • @anderslarsen2311
      @anderslarsen2311 Před 2 lety

      So these guys dont want to make money of their products and show only the good side? Why dont they show all the alcoholics that they produce, all the violence, all the suffering, all the people who die from drunk driving? You say no one is forced to drink, but if you seduce half the population with this and you easily get addicted to it, its pretty much forcing people.

    • @7477238
      @7477238 Před 2 lety

      @@anderslarsen2311 No it's called personal responsibility. There is NO excuse to drive drunk or make alcohol a part of your everyday life. I enjoy a little bit of Bourbon or Rum from time to time. A 750 ml bottle lasts me upwards of 8 months.

  • @mkizz4263
    @mkizz4263 Před 2 lety

    My Fav!!!! love this on a hot day and on ice!

  • @m444ss
    @m444ss Před 2 měsíci

    'sweet, smooth, no bitterness" - love it!

  • @bradtech5874
    @bradtech5874 Před 2 lety +7

    we should keep more jobs like these local... you can see the pride on their work