How One Whiskey Scientist Is Reinventing Distilling

[@Brewzle]

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[@dbomber69]

Have you ever thought about using popcorn? Specifically popped popcorn? Since it's popped it's cooked and gelatinized. And the varieties of popcorn is astounding.

[@SippinKane]

That old man is cool as shit lol

[@LUCKOWL]

I think he just gave all the other whiskey corporations their new idea he is far advanced and don’t forget that wood hat that is a signature and I want one

[@OozeBeccaStan]

When he said “this is my government laundered rickhouse” 🤣

[@beekeeper6109]

⁠@@OozeBeccaStanhe said Government Bonded rickhouse, as in bottled in bond.

[@CJPrinter]

That old man is my uncle! Proud family moment right here!!!

[@CJPrinter]

@@OozeBeccaStan”BONDED”

[@matthewhenry6276]

These sort of videos are seriously important in the whiskey world. What you’re learning and doing and sharing in regards to videos like this will impact so many more whiskey enthusiasts in ways that nothing else will. Please keep doing stuff like this and sharing your distillery journey with us because in many more ways than one you’re becoming the most important whiskey tuber out there. And I think it’ll drive your success beyond what you’ve imagined or lived so far. Best of luck to everything going forward TJ. Thank you.

[@MakerBoyOldBoy]

The unspoken issue among Continental North American corn/maize growers is that all traditional strains have been contaminated by hybrid DNA. There is no refuge. Any traditional uncontaminated seed after several generations will become contaminated. The only issue is degree of contamination. Sorry.

[@VineyardGHS]

I found it lame with absolutely no new information. You must be new to the world of whiskeys.

[@matthewhenry6276]

@ yup pretty new indeed. Everyone can have their opinions.

[@stymiesnerdly771]

This just may be my favorite vid you’ve ever put out! I could listen to that fella talk about corn for hours. 👍

[@CJPrinter]

I have! He’s my uncle! LOL

[@ChangeHumanity]

I would watch Tj try every barrel with the old fella all day long😂

[@nationwidemac]

​@CJPrinter u are lucky guy

[@shawnwat5536]

I have spent some time with Gary over the years and he does talk about it for hours.

[@shawnwat5536]

There is more Gary content from a fellow bourbon media mogul www.youtube.com/@bourbonsasquatch/search?query=woodhatmogual

[@andrewclavering494]

I am an Analytical Chemist and this guy has gotten a typical full organic analysis chart of the major taste compounds for each corn type (@ 29.00). I never would have guessed that he would go so deep into the science rather than the art! Love this video!!

[@Billybob_69420]

This was so amazing to see. This man RADIATES passion for his work.

[@kellimacalister4771]

There is knowledge in the world that transcends science .. artisans may not know science but they definitely know their shit

[@markprost9218]

I didn't want this video to end. So fun and interesting.

[@ChangeHumanity]

I wish they made a series of Tj trying every barrel they had😂 I could listen to them discuss it all day

[@greencontact]

Respect to the old timer and his crew for making things the way they should be done.

[@brerkitty1971]

Gary is an absolute gem. We visit twice a year just to see what he’s been up to. Our last trip we got honey finished in one of Wood Hat whiskey barrels 💕

[@TheBigburcie]

Did you just spoon it in your mouth on the drive home?

[@brerkitty1971]

@ nope it’s in a cute WoodHat glass bottle

[@AaronKleyla]

Well I'm in Indiana and have never seen this on the shelf BUT now I have own all of them. I'm surrounded by corn and yet thrilled to hear his take on growing not what yields best but what tastes best. What a concept! Thanks for sharing such an awesome people and place.

[@davidkloeckener7446]

I wonder if it’s certain parts of Indiana. I’m in southern Indiana and haven’t seen it.

[@styrfoem5294]

Towne Spirits and Fine Wineshad/ has them around NE indy

[@Whiskey5-0]

Gary is treasure. I’ve met him multiple times and it’s always amazing to just listen to him and his knowledge. It was really awesome when I got to wear his wood hat.

[@SwagInc-yh8nr]

Respect to one of the only true distilleries that don't BS you with lies

[@briansaben5697]

What lies?

[@AlternetRedSkys]

@@briansaben5697 Marketing BS some sellers do.

[@ZacStracener]

Hands down my favorite Brewzle video! Great lesson for the enthusiasts.

[@glencavagna842]

If you live near St. Louis, the Orange Flint he mentioned is available at the ABV Shop in Arnold. They specialize in single barrel picks and often have Wood Hat Spirits in stock. Gary is a living legend!!!

[@griffinteter1878]

He stopped by ABV in the St. Louis hunt. Think he bought the dark arts honey pick

[@timtimtimmay4654]

I have a couple installs planned in that area and plan on bringing a few bottles back. Thanks for the tip!

[@glencavagna842]

@@timtimtimmay4654 You are very welcome. Steve (owner) and Darren will take great care of you. Inside tip since you reached out: If you ever see it, Wood Hat also make one called Bourbon RubenesQue that is fantastic. Also, Gary's whiskey is almost always very dark and rich looking. The metal shipping containers he uses for storage/rickhouse DOES force the juice in/out of barrel a lot because of our unique climate here. Enjoy!!

[@nickp.2432]

This man is my kind of people. Love everything he is doing. American ingenuity 🇺🇸

[@jacobludwig4423]

That man needs his own show. Great content Thanks for your time.

[@masteroogway6660]

No matter what comes out of this kind of commitment to quality is good, you can't not support such passion, those hats alone sold me

[@javieracosta3439]

This guy is a national treasure! Awesome operation.

[@crazzykanadian2685]

A producer like this is a treasure passion for the product

[@ottopartz1]

Probably one of the most informative and helpful videos I've seen in years. So much I've overlooked and not picked up on over the years. I'm expecting a much improved product once I decide to mash in again, and I don't even make whiskey!!

[@mikek6313]

One of your best ever long format videos.

[@rayfisher5407]

Absolutely the best knowledgeable Craft Distiller....His knowledge of corn is exceptional....need his advise and a great farmer planting many rows of the blue corn, seems that would be a new ticket that could make some exceptional liquor, but there again who knows

[@Gov.audits]

Obviously, he knows what he is doing, and it's working just as he's planned! I love his dedication to principle, Make good whiskey....period.

[@luciferslettuce]

As a person who worked at a grainery that did government contracts, I thoroughly enjoyed hearing him speak about the corn they have bred and grown for their products!

[@jamesohio781]

That dude is cool as hell . I really like how has he has thought through all of his process

[@Smokindutch63]

To me this is the best and also most interesting video Brewzle ever put out on his channel. Make another one with these guys!

[@Rmvm77]

Literally some of the most interesting, hard working, genuine people and that comes through on the video

[@timhall5827]

Heck yeah man! Glad you got to visit them. Have had a few great conversations with old Gary over the years when I visit, or when he hosts a tasting somewhere.

[@Lilx10do]

No hate to brewzle but this has been my favorite video on the channel. So interesting

[@reigningwhiskey]

I absolutely love this man’s take on the alcohols contact with plastic. I need to try their product.

[@tomblankendaal3228]

This man is living the dream. Funny that at the end they started talking about popcorn... I've done and made actual popcorn out of 22lbs as I figured it was a different way to gelatinize corn. Took me a day, but hey it's a hobby to me. Best I've made so far...

[@ThanksDad817]

I luv this old guy. Such a character and so knowledgble. I could listen to him tell me about the weather. Now I need to make a trip to Misourri. Great job Brewzle!

[@JaymzW]

I don’t care what your disclaimer at the beginning of the video saying this is different than everything we do states, I could listen to this old guy talk about corn and whiskey, and not realize that the bottle we just cracked was done. Great video TJ!

[@michaeltrott4098]

By far one of my favorite videos from you! I will be making a special trip out to Wood Hat Spirits!

[@henryzawacki2389]

this is probably one of my favorite videos you have done i would love to see more like this that speaks to craft distillers that are trying different things. would love to see more just like this!!

[@CheesedCheese]

old mate could start a 500 episode corn podcast and i'd listen to every second

[@tonymartin4004]

Definitely the best video, especially at a distillery that I've ever watched or even toured. The man is smarter than the average whiskey maker. Any corn used to feed animals usually has been sprayed with RoundUp, one reason our dogs/cats die from different types of cancer, a short life, something to think about, definitely a different road to explore. Great video TJ

[@Gogreenoo3]

That was a fantastic explanation about the corn influence in whiskey. Gary, that was an awesome interview! I'm on the hunt to find some Wood Hat around my area!

[@owenjohnson7447]

Awesome dude, I’m about to buy 3 or 4 bottles from their website! Heck yeah

[@geronimomartinez1781]

I did too 😅

[@mitchellmark932]

Best video I have ever seen on ingredients. The smartest master distillers I have ever had the pleasure to listen to. I had no idea at the beginning how much knowledge this old dude was going to share. He is leaps and bounds beyond some of the best distillerys.

[@anyopp1]

I just ordered two bottles from them. Anxious to try them

[@tonymartin4004]

I could listen to this guy for days, you TJ are also like this man. The knowledge, your presence, keeps people's attention. 👍

[@rrkaminski9]

These two guys are crazy in the best way. They should do a collab with Frey Ranch!

[@ericdellamater7583]

Thanks for introducing us to this amazing distillery. Love the content!!! one of your best videos. Loved your Dettling one as well. These craft distillers are amazing. Can't wait to see what you do with your distillery.

[@jamieferguson3559]

I stopped by this distillery on my way back from Omaha, NE. Just happened up on it but they do make great juice and for just a couple dollars you can try different bottles so you know what you are buying before you make the purchase. Great video!

[@TheUPBaller]

One of your best videos yet. I was glued the entire time

[@waveygravey30]

Favorite episode ever!! Shout out to moco, and the players doin it right, thanks for making a special product-no hangover is proof of its higher quality... This is the evolution of Brewzle! Thank you🎅

[@Whartonlax24]

Guys a mad scientist!!

[@DB-thats-me]

In the best way possible! 👍

[@Stickmanght]

Wood Hat is just down the highway from me. They are great folks. I have a bottle of their cask strength at home. They are excellent distillers, and I'm very happy to see them featured here as I think they deserve much more recognition than they have.

[@nschlueter13]

This is definitely one of your best videos all time! Cheers!

[@metalman3274]

This was one of your best videos. This cat is unique. Thanks brewzle

[@riceownz2]

I agree with so many comments. This is one of your better videos. But I love all of your videos.

[@aflatironwade27]

Love this channel, such diverse content and always entertaining.

[@CJPrinter]

I’m SO glad you got hold of them and arranged to spend time there, TJ. I told ya you were going to fall in love with my uncle Gary and his products! 😉

[@nicholassantabarbara6100]

Love so much how you spotlight folks like this…cheers

[@PlazmaStone]

Love the water being the only thing they own, so thats all they can talk about....lol

[@peacefulsurfer]

i think that was my favorite video, its a toss up between a couple craft distillers but that man is right on so many counts. His passion, knowledge, and dedication are amazing. it would be something to see more craft distillers take a page from his book, if not a book from his library of knowledge.

[@brianblauvelt3142]

I love what Wood Hat is doing! I've got to get some of their whiskey!

[@JDMTurboOutlaw]

I need more nerdy like this! This to me is how you pick great craft distilleries to try.

[@MiamiMidwest]

Such an awesome video and I love that you guys are getting WoodHat the airtime they deserve!

[@ronaldbeerguy]

This video is incredibly informative and interesting. I’m a scotch guy first but I do enjoy good bourbon and this was awesome to watch. Thanks for uploading this! Merry Christmas! 😃🥃👌

[@altongehringer9858]

Heaven Hill and Michters use a toasted barrel under char. This is by far my favorite video you have made. I hung on his ever word! I love that he makes his own corn.

[@brysonthebisonking8801]

Favorite episode in a while, the old timer knows his corn and that’s more than most distillers can say. Would love to try some of the whiskey 🥃

[@kris2fur64]

This was an awesome video. It made me go to their website and buy a bottle of bloody butcher

[@pittscfllc]

Made a trip out to Wood Hat this last weekend, because of this video. Great guys and really good whiskey, well worth it.

[@legalyzeit]

look up Fish Hawk Spirits in Ocala Florida. Craft distillery, They also grow their own corn called "Silver Queen" they make a bunch of different whiskeys from sourced corn locally as well, the Sui Generis line. This video is Very cool. Thank you for sharing Wood Hat will be on my list

[@kenneth9874]

Silver queen is a eh sweet corn

[@TheChesten]

love this nerdy stuff! and totally get what hes saying, and just look at the craft beer market as well, theyve been experimenting with hops for a couple years, and now hops farms have popped up all over my area (Michigan and we love our craft beer) so im sure the same will come with whiskey, it just takes more time to figure out whats good and guys like this are doing seriously amazing work moving whiskey forward

[@AThousandSons1]

Please check out Whiskey Acres in Illinois! They also use heirloom grains and are breeding their own corns to distill, they make my favorite bloody butcher I've had too

[@kylewallbaum5836]

Second Whiskey Acres, last time I was there I believe they were working on creating a bourbon from their genetically crossing various corns

[@jeffstruck5481]

I recently purchased two bottles of the bloody Butcher and it was fantastic.

[@BL-oo1gv]

Whiskey Acres 🔵🍿

[@AThousandSons1]

@@BL-oo1gv I got 2 for myself at the distillery, so good

[@oweni02]

Whiskey acres makes pretty decent whiskey. Awesome people and awesome place. I really like their bloody butcher, and their rye. They just released a blue popcorn which was very good, but I believe it's sold out. The rest of their lineup is decent, but I prefer other BiBs and burbon. Check out The Grove Tavern in DeKalb, they carry 100+ bourbons including Whiskey Acres full line up and they have great food too.

[@richardsayward3567]

I want to buy everything this guy sells. Hard working and really understands what is needed to make a great product

[@jeworthy]

I really appreciate craftsmanship and this video features two memorable ones: the Wood Hat distillers and the videographer, TJ. What a great story and I am looking forward to gifting a bottle or two and enjoying some myself. Great job, team.

[@Pablojosee]

definitely my favourite video on this channel and I watch all of them!

[@philliezphan6]

Man I’m glad I only live an hour from these guys. Got a single barrel from these guys at a festival and it’s the best whiskey I’ve had so far. Tastes like a thick vanilla Greek yogurt

[@johanstrieter-bh2wq]

Wow, absolutely amazing. The people that run this distillery are knowledgeable and uh, are doing things no other distillery is doing. I can't wait to try some of their whiskey. If you wouldn't mind telling me how I get it, that would be great

[@Chadb2315]

That was freakin AWESOME - if only i could physically tag along with TJ on these adventures into magical whiskey lands 😂👏👏👏

[@apeekintime]

Well... you can also just visit Gary at Wood Hat. The guy is pretty chill for being 80. Missouri Distilleries are all pretty cool about letting you really get behind the scenes and learning how they operate. The whiskey at Woodhat will not match the palate of most bourbon drinkers. It's very unique, like Dettling. But, for enthusiasts I think some of the finest craft whiskey is coming out of Missouri. People know about Ben Holladay, which is owned by a big company, and is maybe the 3rd best distiller in the state. Nobleton's is a clear #1, and if you enjoy finely crafted but unique bourbon, Wood Hat is my #2. Nobleton's and Wood Hat both do things the right way, even if it's less efficient. Gary is the kind of guy who would his grain have more impact than his barrel... just too bad he uses so many tiny barrels in a cargo container. His 10 year stuff that was in a 53 gallon... that's some magical stuff.

[@kid319009]

One of my favorite Brewzle videos yet!

[@TonyClarkGuitar]

This is a fascinating episode. He is indeed a mad scientist. I gotta get some of this whiskey. I’m in KY, but I guess I need to go hunting in Indiana or drive to Missouri.

[@JeffKunick]

I love this distillery. I try and travel there at least every other year. Best stuff you can find. IMOP Commented 6ish months ago, hoping you would review this distillery.

[@Fluffman78]

Im from New Florence Mo. Got to go to Wood Hat just yesterday. Tasted about 10 whiskeys hahaha. Walked out with the Bloody Butcher and the Red, White, and Blue. Highly recommend checking them out

[@thomas5311]

14:10 look at that beauty of a Spud Truck! The MORR team would be champing at the bit to get that truck in their fleet.

[@StillFunBrewing]

Iron root distillery in Denton Texas. The distilling brothers are super nerds. They do the same thing but work with farmers to plant their heirloom corns. They plant and make their own seed and give it to farmers.

[@jojonelson6116]

One of my favorite videos you’ve done

[@alexbedoya1556]

Love the video OG putting in that hard work respect 🙏 brewzle again with an amazing video

[@Bob42000]

Love this old man...very smart..Love the video!

[@jasonsouza9053]

That old dude makes me want to buy a couple bottles of his bourbon. Awesome video!

[@Fro_manX]

23:51 that must of been some distilling secrets that’s why he cut the audio out😂😂

[@BrettLile]

Old timer is an absolute mad scientist and I love it!

[@garrethirving9432]

The way that ge explained all the different corn tyoes. Detail, no wonder they are doing so well.

[@ninja8207]

as a chemical engineer who is interested in whiskeys, this is such an interesting video! Love the idea of this distillery.

[@tedweeke9988]

He’s a hoot and is happy to spend time with you sharing his passion. 10/10 stop by. While you’re in the area, there are several distilleries in nearby Hermann, and some amazing wineries.

[@TheWhitestMexicanCooking]

This man is the Arizona Iced Tea of Whiskey! If only it’s .99 cents

[@chriscunningham5150]

Learning and getting to hear how those gents look at whiskey, and the corn makes you realize how important it is. It’s really amazing actually. The knowledge about everything was cool to see. Love these types of videos. God Bless yall

[@Drthclown]

This guy sold me on his product, I hope to find it out in the wild one day.

[@nickp5511]

That was a great experience just to watch! These guys are the coolest ever to produce spirits! Cheers!

[@BP1991X]

This guys is a treasure he challenges everything mainstream whiskey does and I haven’t tasted his juice but I can only imagine it’s something special.

[@seanwhiskey8217]

Great Northern in WI has used a combination toast + char oak barrel since day one as well - and was using all ten and thirty gallon cooperage at their original location. They might have opened the year after Wood Hat... I found a wheated Bloody Butcher single barrel Bourbon last year that tasted like 'Buffalo Trace Cask Strength' (BBC distilled/ bottled by Buffalo Chip) - was one of the fastest selling 53gal sourced barrels I've ever picked! Great video. Cheers

[@warren3174]

He's an hour away from where I live now in St. Louis. When I lived in Salem MO I worked at the stave bolt mill that made a large portion of Jack Daniels barrels. Wood Hat is Missouri cool. Love this episode.

[@briankopp1369]

Good to buy anything from a maker with pride and love for his craft.

[@michaellarkins9293]

Your distillery tours are some of my favorite videos

[@manikoski]

These videos are an instant anxiety fix. Thank you!!

[@Traianus76]

Wood Hat! Super nice folks, small distillery, totally will walk you through everything they have. This is literally how they treat everyone. They spent a good 30 -40 minutes with a group of my friends, gave us samples, tour, etc.

[@scootergants]

This is your best content yet. Super educational and depth of meaning.