Making a Ram Horn WHISKY FLASK (Traditional Highlander Whiskey Carry)
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- From some research, I found out that Highlanders of the 17th century would often carry their whisky in a flask made from a Rams horn. So I decided to try make one using all natural materials that would have been available to the 17th century Highlander.
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"Me whisky does taste like sheep" The most scotish thing i heard today
Thanks you from France for your interresting subjet. I apreciate. I made thanks to you my first wood stick (or whatever you call that). I'm very happy to go in Fontainebleau forest with it. I long for the end of the lockdown to go in there again. Thanks as well for the information you give to us about scottland. I long for practicing that next summer in my trecking in Vercors and le Caroux. 2 very lovely place. I'd like once comme in your country and specialy in Snowdown, Lake districk and in Scotland. Go ahead and thanks a lot.
What you need for coating the inside is brewer's pitch. It was used for sealing the inside of canteens, and shouldn't react with your whiskey. Another great video! Keep up the good work! Cheers!
I agree. Beeswax wilt melt in time because of the high alcohol.
It will take some time though, but still.
Also it's not a bad thing to ingest beeswax. But when high alcohol is used in leather flasks, after a time it will start leaking. Mostly the leather flasks which were coated with beeswax were used for mead or water :)
They can be treated with a type of alcohol. I learned that bit from the man i bought my drinking horn from. Mine is beeswax treated
Or put an acid in it to desolve most of the stuff you don’t want in it and I personally wouldn’t coat it because im not really one for coating things with anything although it’s probably just dumb lol
That horn and wood went together beautifully, amazing work.
You did a terrific job
Hey Tom, I'm hoping you'll see this.
I've got a theory and some observations on the wet plaid debate. I think first of all that it will greatly depend on the conditions. here in Eastern Ontario and elsewhere in the colder climates we see a similar process. When it's really cold you'll see animals, buffalo, cattle, horse, etc, who live out of doors with a coat of ice on them. Now instinctively we would think they'd be freezing, but if you can get up to them and reach a hand under the ice you'll realize that the ice forms a windbreak on their back to prevent the wind from robbing the heat, and a insulated air pocket that will hold their body heat.
I have done this experiment with myself recently: I went skiing wearing my usual plaid coat. Because the coat is a loose flannel like materiel it naturally picked up the snow in the normal course of snowfall (and a few falls on the hill). It was cold enough combined with the wind to freeze the snow and ice into a hard shell on the outside of the jacket which made it almost completely wind-proof. Because of this I was very nice and warm, until I went into the chalet. At this point the snow and ice melted and soaked into the coat and when I went back out for a few minutes to talk to a friend, I nearly froze.
How I think this relates to wetting a plaid for warmth: I suspect it works the same way, the wool that they would have had would still have been full of lanolin which would have made it water resistant. So when you throw the plaid onto the puddle it will float on the surface briefly, allowing you to whip it off the puddle and wrap it around yourself, producing a film of water on the outside. In weather suitably adverse this water would freeze before it could soak into the wool forming the same shell of ice.
In order to test it I would recommend starting with a spray bottle. Get someone to spritz water onto the plaid while it's on you. I expect it would work better the colder it is, it would at least have to be cold enough to freeze the water before it can soak into the fabric.
I hope that this is of some use to you if you see it and try it.
Hi There! Thanks for the info! I really appreciate it. I will try out some of the things you said. Also someone recently recommended a book that mentions Highlanders doing it. I will need to read and see what detail they say :)
Thank you for sharing a bit of the history about the Drovers I'm sure those books are probably pretty interesting I did see in my book of clothing the there's an old sketch of a theatre outfit of the Highlanders in a Theatre poster and they have a ram's horn flask that's got a little string slung over the shoulder but I think that like any fashion people always improvise what is most convenient or suitable for them. Thank you for sharing your how you made it an the glue was very interesting I must say it you've made it really really well the drawings I have are not detailed. I'll share with you a story from the scriptures about the living Waters it's quite long so only if you have time if my computer and internet connection permit me : John Chapter 4 when therefore the Lord knew how the pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptize more disciples than John (the Jesus himself baptized not but his disciples) he left Judea and departed again into Galilee and he must needs go through Samaria then he came to a city called Samaria which is called sych aar near to the parcel of ground at Jacob gave to his son Joseph . now Jacob's Well was there. Jesus therefore being where it with his journey sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour there came a woman from Samaria to draw water: Jesus said to her give me something to drink( for his disciples were gone away into the city to buy meat) then the woman of Samira said unto him how is it that you being a Jew ask a drink of me which am a woman of Samaria? For the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. Jesus answered and said unto her if knewest was the gift of God who it is that saith unto thee give me to drink thou w o u l d e s t have asked of him and he would have given thee living water. The woman said unto him thou hast nothing to draw within and the well is deep from whenc hast thou that living water ? Are you greater than our father Jacob who gave us this well and drink there of himself and his children and his cattle ? Jesus answered and said unto her whoever drinks of this water shell thirst again : but Who ever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst ; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. The women said unto him sir give me this water that I thirst not neither come hither to draw. Jesus said unto Her Go call the husband and come here. the woman answered and said I have no husband: Jesus said unto her the you have well said" I have no husband": on for you have had five husbands; and he Who you now have is not the husband : in that sayeth t h o u truly. The woman said unto him sir I perceive that thou a r t a prophet. Our fathers worshiped in this mountain ; and you say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship . Jesus said unto her women believe me the hour Cometh when yee shall neither in this mountain- nor yet in Jerusalem worship the father you know not what we know what you worship for salvation is of the Jews but the hour Cometh and now is that the true worshippers shall worship the father in spirit and truth for the father's 6 seeketh such to worship him God is spirit : and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and truth. The woman says unto him I know that messiah's Cometh which is called Christ : and he when he is come he will tell us all things. Jesus said unto her I that speak into you am he. and upon this came his disciples and marvelled that he talked with the woman : yet no man said what do you seek? Or why are you talking with her ? the woman left her water pot went away into the city and said to the men come and see a man which told me all things that ever I did is not this the Christ ? then they went out of the city and came unto him in the meanwhile his disciples prayed him saying master eat but he said unto them I have meat to eat that you know not of there for said the disciples one to another has any man bought him ought to eat? Jesus said unto them my meat is to do the will of him that sent me and to finish his work. Say y e not there are four months and then Cometh harvest? Behold I say 2 you lift up your eyes and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapers receivers wages and gatherers fruit unto eternal life : that both he that soweth and he that reaps May rejoice together and herein is that saying true one sows and another reapeth. I sent you to reap that were on you bestowed no labour : other men laboured and you have entered into their labours. and many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman which testified " he told me all that ever I did" so when the Samaritans were come unto to him they sought him that he would t a r r y with them: and he abode there with them two days and many more believed because of his own word; and said unto the woman now we believe not because of what you said for we have heard him ourselves and know that this is indeed is the Christ the Savior of the world. I don't know if the water of life taste like sheep :-) haha Jesus is the lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world he said unless we eat his flesh and drink his blood we can have no part in him no I'm just playing around thank you so much for sharing that often the Bushmen use ostrich eggs or calabashes to stillwater the Ostrich eggs are often buried under the sand to keep it cool. I hope you are well thank you for another excellent video for sharing all your knowledge. Oops I wrote it in the comment of the comment section but the comment above is quite interesting thank you for sharing that I suppose whiskey would have been used as an antiseptic on wounds and things like that. And maybe even to purify water or a pure source of something to drink the Apostle Paul said to Timothy drink a little wine for your frequent ailments
You have Really become quite the "expert" on Highlander living, clothing, and all things ancient Scots!!! Bravo mate!! I am SO impressed by your knowledge!!!! Thank you most graciously for sharing your knowledge!!
Thanks very much :) You are very welcome :)
Excellent work. My late father's uncle Tam was one of the last drovers , he used to drive the cattle down to Stirling and Falkirk , my day was born in 1919 so can only guess when uncle Tam was about.
The construction of horns for Whiskey or rum in the Americas was essentially the same as a horn made for gun powder. Rum horns were also made fro cattle horns too. Though there were often made from the base section of the horn with the tip removed creating a little drum like container with mainly wood plugs either finely or crudely finished the the inside waterproofed with pitch or wax.
Well, looks like I've a new project to tend to! That's a beautiful flask, and I'll have my own within the week since I've already got the supplies
No matter when I find one of your videos, always worth it, Fandabi. Thanks.
Now off to find a few horns for crafting.
I like that you connect historical facts with the outdoors and bushcraft lifestyle.
Thank You! Can just imagine after a hard day of Droving, taking a wee sip from the horn.
From using many primitive canteens and other fluid containers I've front rubbing the bees wax down the entire stopper makes a tighter seal.
Great video, thanks
This has to be one of the coolest ways to carry whiskey.
Very cool video, I enjoyed it a lot. I think if I make one, I'll use a horn from a Longhorn Cattle, indigenous to Texas. The horns are about 3 feet long and should hold a gallon or so, perfect for a weekend bonfire shindig.
Rick Lambott
Cattle _(Bos taurus)_ are an “Old World” species, and thus cannot be native to Texas. Longhorn cattle were the most common type of cattle in England until the shorthorn took over in the 19th century.
Hello from San Antonio. In Scotland we also have what we call "muckle coos" see th-cam.com/video/lFKLRU5cIE4/w-d-xo.html
might wanna have a look at 'mysk oxe' whilst you're at it :)
Use whiskey 'sparingly'?
Use 'e' sparingly too!
++@@StrathpefferJunction++ Yea, the one with an "e" is Irish.
John Smith and american
@@JohnSmith-pd1fz The E stands for excellence. ;)
It can dehydrate you if you drink too much of it.
Great project, and very well executed!
answered my question before i asked it!! thanks tom!! epic build!!
Good work dude! Hope you keep going with this series, there’s so much to cover! I love seeing the wilderness of Scotland it’s incredible! You should consider trekking around Scotland for a week or two filming it that would be unreal!
Great video, and your craftsmanship for the spout is amazing. I really appreciate how its all out of natural materials. Looks great!
Wonderful Tom, that flask was probably as close to the real thing as anyone could get. The British Museum in London may have a flask in it's vault that you could compare to yours. It would be an interesting video if they had one. Cheers from another Tom in another London.
Oh interesting. I will try look into that! Thank you :D
I don't drink anymore, but this would be perfect for an herbal energy elixir... I love hiking in the woods with natural travelers gear, so this would be perfect! I can even fashion a walking stick to have it displayed upon!
Well done Tom!
If you made the cap to fit the size of the opening (wider) you could use it to store or hold anything instead of just for straight whiskey. You could put fire starter, beans, herbs, treasures, oil, ect in it
Wicked cool, I love watching you make fabulous content
Wonderful and a beautiful flask! You should consider selling them! :D
If I could make them faster and easier then maybe :) Thanks for watching :D
@@FandabiDozi Depending on the price, I'd be interested. :) Loving the Highland series - huge history and bushcrafting nut here. You should think about other historical periods as well. Could make for great series: do the research, show the research, show the how-to. :)
Well done again, nice to see skills put together for something new
Brilliant channel content, very interesting and educational, i love the old Highland ways of living and your country, magnificent scenery everywhere, thank you for your efforts and keep em coming 👌
How could anyone thumbs down this video . Great job on the horn . I have to give er a try . Thanks
Patience, ingenuity and a lot of thought. Good stuff and well worth the dram at the end!
I really appreciate your Highlander series, very nice job on the flask, and thanks for the awesome content!
I want to be a Highlander after watching your videos great job
When are you going to make a video about the ancient Scottish tradition of downing 3 bottles of buckfast tonic wine in under ten minutes?
That turned out great Tom. I filed away all the useful knowledge of the various steps, especially the pine pitch glue. Never know when a character in one of my novels will need make something like that.
very awesome. thanks Tom
Beautiful work !
Brilliant! Well done 👍
The whiskey does not tastes like sheep! Best man!
You are such an Excellent Carver and all around fantastic/ingenious object maker!!!!!
You had me at “whiskey”!!! Awesome video as always! Cheers all the way from Utah!
Great vids lad, keep 'em coming.
Another great video! Thanks !! Please keep it up!
Very, very interesting. Great video. Take care.
very well done sir , your carving skills are quite adequate . nice work
Another great video - thank you once again. Cheers. Nigel
Great video as usual brother! I have a question for you. Having done some very hard living in my professional life, I've always been extremely grateful for all the light modern layers I have been able to take advantage of when in high mountainous or artic weather (or both). We had a motto, "pack light, freeze at night", that meant since we had to carry every ounce of kit we had on our backs we were very judicial when choosing what to take out to the field. But when it came to the absolute worst cold we always would lug our heavy sleeping bags, despite the weight because with no access heaters and no ability to make fire, inside those would be the only times we were ever totally warm for periods of several days to a couple of weeks.
It makes me wonder if the highlanders, or people like my colonial ancestors in New England, ever got the idea to sew 2 blankets together and fill it with some type of light insulation like a crude sleeping bag? Have you come across anything like that in your studies?
I'll get greedy and ask a 2nd question. My Scots ancestors were from the lowlands near Glasgow and the border regions with England with the closest to the highlands any of them got being Perth. What types of clothes were they wearing during the mod 17th century? Something more akin to the English I'm guessing?
Great videos, keep them coming.
Hi there! I would say that in winter people wouldn't choose to travel. The only things I have read in terms of cold weather equipment is bringing extra wool blankets and maybe a sheep skin. :) yeah, as far as I am aware. the lowland Scots would of had similar clothing to England in 17th century. The tartan and plaid dress was a characteristic of Gaelic speaking highlanders generally :) Hope that helps
@@FandabiDozi great point. No reason to leave if you're a homesteader. Thanks for the reply, really enjoy your videos.
Love this channel!
Fine job.
Whisky galore 👍🏻😄 Great wee video!
If you made these, people would probably buy them. I know I would!
wow! that turned out really well, and great to see a detailed description … I think I'll stick to having my whisky out a bottle though, not enough in the Ramshorn to warm my cockles... ; )
Thank you for doing this, I enjoy watching your channel
yet again , a great video , very informative . thank you and keep up the good work young man
Another great work, Tom! Drop an info on the flask later after using it for a while. I know leather flasks would get destroyed and soak after carrying whisky in it for too long. Well, I know I should drink it instead of carrying haha. Sláinte!
Jan Jelínek: Hi Jan, have you lined your leather bottles with beeswax? Did you find the leather began disintegrate? Ideally the whisky should preserve the leather bottle. I've had whisky in my beeswax lined flask for 8 years and not had any problems. It would be great to hear from your experience. Cheers, Peter
I am so impressed * What a wonderful/tactile thing. Stumbled across your channel & have now subscribed :-) Thank you so much for all your time , effort & skill in sharing. Sending well wishes from Scotland *
excellent job
God bless Cousin Ian!
AWESOME VIDEO!!! Keep them coming good Sir!
Very cool! Doc Ink sent me your way!
Excellent, that's a great little flask, Nice :) ATB.
This is very nicely done~!
Just found this channel and I seriously love the name!
great skills dude, nice fit on that spout
Excellent idea!!!! Lokks SO cool!!!
Slàinte mhath!!! Awesome video as always, and great whiskey horn. Between you and Bjorn Bull-Hansen, I can feel my heritage coming alive, and I fucking love it mate. Keep up the great work!
Great to hear :) Thanks buddy!
Awesome. Great job, man!
But single malt scotch whiskey is super popular, color depends mostly on added coloring or ageing.
Its different to Malt Whisky (no e) Single Malt is a grain Whisky in a single barrel and not mixed with other barrels aged a minimum of 3 years.
Nicely done! Now I want to get myself a rams horn and try this. LOL
Very nice.
That is kick ass. Very nice👍😂
Gosh, this came out three years ago now
I remember when this came out, that's what i meant
Just found your channel. Really good stuff. Keep it up cobber. Cheers from Australia.
Nicely done. Cheers!
Brilliant mate, I'm gonna be making a deer antler container on my channel soon using the pine pitch I made. You probably are, but I was wondering if you're planning to do a medicinal entry to your Highland Series, making the types of natural remedies they might use while on their travels etc. I'm really enjoying this series mate, very interesting stuff. Take care.
Awesome! I will check it out :) yeah lots of medicinal stuff planned when the plants come out again. Thanks for watching :)
Nice work man, I dig it.
I'm not sure how well it would work or even if it was possible in the 16 or 17 century but I thought you would take the flat back off the rams horns and stick then together so that it could hold more milileters
That is awesome, going to try and make one myself 👍🏼👍🏼
Full points for effort on that one mate I would hate to know how many hours that took you.
Great job!
A viola or cello peg makes a good stopper.
I was making a drinking horn from a cow horn, Now that it's done, I realized it doesn't hold alot. It's not quite 12 fl oz. So maybe having it be a whiskey flask ain't a bad idea.
This is so good!! I subscribe.
Great books, have used Grant as a source for many years.
Another great vid cheers
Damn fine job!
Very cool.....
It’s bad ass. I want one
Hmmmhhhh yeaa, ima try to make it myself.....
Great video Tom (as always) I really want one of those, please let me know how much when you sell one or two (thank you) Take care & Stay safe my friend 🙂🙏👍
That’s perseverance. I would’ve moved straight on to the whiskey 🥃 😂
My wife and I walk around the house saying Fandabi Dozi to each other like it's our secret alien language. Some days I've woke up and the first words to pop into my mind are Fandabi Dozi! What witchcraft have you done to us?
sneaking this badboy into the club
Serendipitously made a shewee
The Whiskey could have been used as a flavouring for there food. Drinking it is great, but if you have been eating oatmeal and a bland stew the whiskey can really add a lot of flavour.
You literally just did witchcraft with the horn and ash wood and resins but anyways wow great video :)
Will the wood stopper soak up the whisky? Or will the way you treated the wood help seal it?
Amazing video. Just found your channel and as a Scot I absolutely love the series!!
I wonder how difficult it would be to sand the inner wall of a much larger horn? Perhaps this was done by the makers of the day, allowing for a much larger stock of whiskey!!
Great to hear.
Yeah I was also thinking that. I think it would take quite a lot of effort. Maybe other horns from different sheep work better? Not sure
“Stay tuned... baaaahh” xD
you should do ancient pictish or scottish tribal highland survival. From like 500 BC or something