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

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  • 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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3929

    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?"

    • @toddb513cashapp3
      @toddb513cashapp3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Just replying in acknowledgment that you commented. Take care

    • @krishnasharan77
      @krishnasharan77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😂

    • @daisygaming2184
      @daisygaming2184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bourbon

    • @sheeeitmayn4384
      @sheeeitmayn4384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I get to take the same size shot they'd sample someone at the liquor store? HELL YEAH!

    • @claytonpachyderm
      @claytonpachyderm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂

  • @shuruff904
    @shuruff904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5071

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

    • @acreatedesign
      @acreatedesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +161

      And gets payed more..

    • @sandysand3097
      @sandysand3097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +230

      and knows he doesn't have to go back

    • @jvmartiniano
      @jvmartiniano 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Lol thats cos he dont work dere he just a visitor

    • @jaquan123ism
      @jaquan123ism 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      that is also the entire premise of dirty jobs

    • @wilson1408
      @wilson1408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @user-nb9xl1cf4m
    @user-nb9xl1cf4m ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You're welcome from Kentucky

    • @user-fx5xw5bp2w
      @user-fx5xw5bp2w 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Elyblackburn الخمر لا يفيد يذهب العقل

    • @hjp4109
      @hjp4109 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @JamesWhiteszln6z
    @JamesWhiteszln6z ปีที่แล้ว +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 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

    • @donchronic333
      @donchronic333 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @wesjoyce
    @wesjoyce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2283

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +148

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

    • @squeegied3rdeye413
      @squeegied3rdeye413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      I like comments like this. Its a bonus.

    • @jackman1321
      @jackman1321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This comment for quality control makes absolutely no sense.

  • @HyperXism
    @HyperXism 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2086

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

    • @insideoutsideupsidedown2218
      @insideoutsideupsidedown2218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      Scotland buys them to put their scotch in…

    • @Hazza32
      @Hazza32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      I bet that smells divine when the wood is burning 😋

    • @MrBakedDaily
      @MrBakedDaily 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Yea Jack Daniels sells there barrels in charcoal bags.

    • @mamamamamamamable
      @mamamamamamamable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

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

    • @MrGodsChaos
      @MrGodsChaos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

  • @mmad3130
    @mmad3130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    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!

    • @yammmit
      @yammmit 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      its*

  • @boomer_bob6493
    @boomer_bob6493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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  2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

      We can!

    • @ZacchaeusNifong
      @ZacchaeusNifong 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

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

    • @TirelessGod
      @TirelessGod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @flipsideroot
      @flipsideroot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was a flick not a slap

    • @willi6880
      @willi6880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @justtinkering6054
    @justtinkering6054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @drinksmeister
      @drinksmeister 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      24 million bottles a year - where was the glass factory?

    • @irvingr.fatback886
      @irvingr.fatback886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Was that you?

    • @somnuswaltz5586
      @somnuswaltz5586 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      20 feet fall and not break? Yeah ok you bullshitter

    • @enraged1584
      @enraged1584 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drinksmeister everywhere

    • @SergeantExtreme
      @SergeantExtreme ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool! Could I ask you a question?

  • @user-zy6sc6ll8u
    @user-zy6sc6ll8u 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @stfunub646
    @stfunub646 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @sparven99794
      @sparven99794 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @TheJagdog
    @TheJagdog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +156

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

    • @anderslarsen2311
      @anderslarsen2311 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@anderslarsen2311 omg who the hell cares

    • @anderslarsen2311
      @anderslarsen2311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@masongrosz3121 Obviously you dont care about people.

    • @masongrosz3121
      @masongrosz3121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Dualities
      @Dualities 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      everything looks good on TH-cam. after days/weeks of editing

  • @sleepyguts128
    @sleepyguts128 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @punkyreggaeparty8786
    @punkyreggaeparty8786 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @benobro5831
    @benobro5831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @simplericks5243
      @simplericks5243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

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

    • @ryanellis424
      @ryanellis424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      That line killed me XD
      Awkward and endearing

    • @kurtsudheim825
      @kurtsudheim825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kelbyanthony6748
    @kelbyanthony6748 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @--__6725
      @--__6725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He barley even rolled that barrel LOL

    • @eliassanchez420wakenbake
      @eliassanchez420wakenbake 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @kurtsudheim825
      @kurtsudheim825 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @valentindolfi1416
    @valentindolfi1416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @Taschenjunge
    @Taschenjunge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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! 😋👌👍💪

  • @edwardpate6128
    @edwardpate6128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

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

    • @porothashawarma2339
      @porothashawarma2339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why isn't it the other way around ?

    • @ethanwells2045
      @ethanwells2045 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Christian Emter Oh wow. The more you know

  • @kenkrupowies7647
    @kenkrupowies7647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @JohnDoe-rt4jz
    @JohnDoe-rt4jz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Out of the many Beavis and Butthead’s episodes that I’ve seen, I never ever knew a bunghole was the hole in one of those barrels. I always thought it was…. Well LOL! 😂

  • @thepatester
    @thepatester 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @topsiderichh1705
    @topsiderichh1705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

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

  • @fungus20009
    @fungus20009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

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

  • @HotrodsnRock
    @HotrodsnRock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally a TH-cam video that makes me happy.

  • @jamier9113
    @jamier9113 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ryanmoncton8022
    @ryanmoncton8022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

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

  • @mikeywestside8509
    @mikeywestside8509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

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

  • @OldFashionedWays
    @OldFashionedWays ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @martinhawley2401
    @martinhawley2401 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Gobbersmack
    @Gobbersmack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @Nickzino
    @Nickzino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jack daniels is better 😉

    • @OneShot_G
      @OneShot_G 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @AlexAlex22023
      @AlexAlex22023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @homelessperson5455
      @homelessperson5455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @ChrisInAVan
      @ChrisInAVan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jack is awful lol ​@@AlexAlex22023

  • @markab5019
    @markab5019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @FlorianJunk
    @FlorianJunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rgms573
    @rgms573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's my "go to" as well

    • @rgms573
      @rgms573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jrporter50 good deal

    • @swadswadlo3717
      @swadswadlo3717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @ncba
      @ncba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alcoholic

    • @aphinoo2538
      @aphinoo2538 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ncba lolwhat?

  • @christopherdurham1999
    @christopherdurham1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

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

    • @crabmansteve6844
      @crabmansteve6844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You obviously haven't smelled their Richardhouses before.

    • @Kittongrl720
      @Kittongrl720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Christopher Durham: Can confirm.

    • @ibaneziceman2007
      @ibaneziceman2007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @beverlytheniceonemartin8843
    @beverlytheniceonemartin8843 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @bruteht4655
    @bruteht4655 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best pickup line I heard today. "I did origami as a child so im pretty good with my hands."

  • @thepickle7757
    @thepickle7757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @metalisticpain
      @metalisticpain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @kurtsudheim825
      @kurtsudheim825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @aaronanstett8987
      @aaronanstett8987 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's one he'll of an idea

  • @zarfinkaig
    @zarfinkaig 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @sgt.hollowpoint6968
      @sgt.hollowpoint6968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Protein33 why you got to ruin his moment.

    • @grampsey
      @grampsey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@grampsey Some people like the near beer buzz effect

    • @EricHamm
      @EricHamm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Finn-FrenchGaming
    @Finn-FrenchGaming หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoyed this. Thank you.

  • @thomasdoran2363
    @thomasdoran2363 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating to have this insight - Thank You !

  • @MIRLZY
    @MIRLZY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +521

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

    • @swadswadlo3717
      @swadswadlo3717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Do it, your friends will thank you for it!

    • @jamesmackes4531
      @jamesmackes4531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @porky3384
      @porky3384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Grab 2 !!

    • @ahkine4096
      @ahkine4096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @camronalley4483
      @camronalley4483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Grab their 46, so good

  • @uneedpuns1713
    @uneedpuns1713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @WankenZeFurious
    @WankenZeFurious ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this guy's enthusiasm

  • @DadefreshXL
    @DadefreshXL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @crossroadschoices1077
    @crossroadschoices1077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

  • @ac1d290
    @ac1d290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dgk42 Ardbeg or Laphroaig or Lagavulin

    • @chimpymcchimp6789
      @chimpymcchimp6789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @MarcT7761
      @MarcT7761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @duncancallum
      @duncancallum 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chimpymcchimp6789 To Peaty for me Islay Scotch .

  • @boofert.washington2499
    @boofert.washington2499 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The drive getting to that place is beautiful.

  • @tolispoulos5398
    @tolispoulos5398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @rowanearly7824
    @rowanearly7824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @cristianchavez1699
    @cristianchavez1699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @darklordlc
    @darklordlc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @toomanyaccounts
      @toomanyaccounts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @MarquisDeBlodey
    @MarquisDeBlodey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bendakstarkiller1270
    @bendakstarkiller1270 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @here295
    @here295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @absolutetuber
    @absolutetuber ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @m444ss
    @m444ss 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @brucetominello325
    @brucetominello325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @mrnobody9821
    @mrnobody9821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 :)

  • @user-py2ik5ho9n
    @user-py2ik5ho9n ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much Brothers. My pain is gone.

  • @CecilSaxon
    @CecilSaxon ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @michaelfouladi4961
    @michaelfouladi4961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

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

  • @7Bandit7
    @7Bandit7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

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

    • @improcrastinating8063
      @improcrastinating8063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @gordonduff22
    @gordonduff22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @dominicsympson9451
    @dominicsympson9451 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @zt1788
    @zt1788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @jmert_5859
    @jmert_5859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is this is USA?

    • @CLASHROYALE-mn5wj
      @CLASHROYALE-mn5wj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TimberWulfIsHere yes in Kentucky

    • @jmert_5859
      @jmert_5859 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TimberWulfIsHere Yes, in Kentucky.

    • @roscoedickhertz8947
      @roscoedickhertz8947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @69LEGACY69
    @69LEGACY69 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @alanzimmer999
    @alanzimmer999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @alanzimmer999
      @alanzimmer999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @HowToCuisine
    @HowToCuisine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @billydengel6647
    @billydengel6647 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rickmartin2168
    @rickmartin2168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @superspice5659
    @superspice5659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      If you listened you would of heard what he said after

    • @Kondicough
      @Kondicough 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yes his entire facial expression changed he was pissed🤣

    • @superspice5659
      @superspice5659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @DutchDukeMan
      @DutchDukeMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He was just joking around.

  • @MimicGaming
    @MimicGaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    5:17 "When you buy a bottles of makers, there's I mean there's, your you're buying some stuff" lol

  • @jonathanfields87
    @jonathanfields87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New Makers tagline:
    Makers Mark - “Every step is good”

  • @ChrisG1392
    @ChrisG1392 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @thecaptain5300
    @thecaptain5300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @thecaptain5300
      @thecaptain5300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @teotheterrible
    @teotheterrible 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video made me happy!

  • @TheReacTT
    @TheReacTT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Gomez0317
    @Gomez0317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @robcappa
    @robcappa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello there👋👋how are you doing ?!

  • @funkofreaks2032
    @funkofreaks2032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man i hope you make it really far

  • @raymondprice4716
    @raymondprice4716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @DavidFSloneEsq
    @DavidFSloneEsq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You forgot Tabasco.
      edit: i forgot worcestershire sauce

    • @isaiasmartinez1288
      @isaiasmartinez1288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @rickbarnes7745
      @rickbarnes7745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The best use is as flower planters.

    • @flossenking
      @flossenking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Speed_7545
      @Speed_7545 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @christianbartholemue5480
    @christianbartholemue5480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

    • @gorisenke
      @gorisenke 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @stevethebarber1
      @stevethebarber1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keep it going brother 👊🏻

    • @arcticman1522
      @arcticman1522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @anderslarsen2311
      @anderslarsen2311 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @logicalsnorlax5641
    @logicalsnorlax5641 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "drinkable", greatest overstatement of the decade

  • @rosetodaro5081
    @rosetodaro5081 ปีที่แล้ว

    So proud to be an ambassador of makers mark

  • @tcs7717
    @tcs7717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

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  • @kimberlyowens4558
    @kimberlyowens4558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @vinnybrich484
    @vinnybrich484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Let's be honest. The only reason we clicked on this was to see the wax.

  • @giselaswaragita1326
    @giselaswaragita1326 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet. Smooth. No bitterness.

  • @Lord.Kiltridge
    @Lord.Kiltridge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    When people ask which bourbon, I ALWAYS say Maker's Mark.

  • @joseangelhr
    @joseangelhr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Perfect bottle turn at the end 💯👍🏻

  • @user-cy1yf8gw5e
    @user-cy1yf8gw5e ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so cool to watch

  • @darbyallen6807
    @darbyallen6807 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. One of the best ever.

  • @bradtech5874
    @bradtech5874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @ZackZane
      @ZackZane 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes!!

  • @johnbbolton
    @johnbbolton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.