Don’t drink before watching this… | Cheers-Worthy Anthony Bourdain

We explore the complicated, cheers-worthy life of the Anthony Bourdain, and sample an ideal Single Malt Scotch to raise in his honor. Use code whiskeytribe at incogni.com/wh... to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan.
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[@UA-VET]

Thank you for honoring Steve. I busted into tears. Steve was a great man. He was a worrier and a philosopher. Whe would be so honored by your words. We went to Ukraine together to fight. It was hell and amazing all at the same time. I want to make a whisky to honor him. I'm working on starting a distillery. Steve stopped drining but loved whiskey and a good cigar. Thank you you guys. You brought joy to my heart. If you ever want to know more about steve. I'm here.

[@kompressor740ify]

The world is ugly, and there is no winners in war. That hit so hard, I'm going to immortalize Steve with ink. "I rode into battle on a MF moped" is the hardest quote I ever heard. Cheers!

[@TheGuywithaChannel]

I teared up just hearing about him and what he meant to you. He must have been a hell of a man and friend. Good luck and godspeed on making that distillery if you see it through. I'm sure Steve will be happy to see you try regardless :)

[@rubbaslippaz]

I'm digging this format. Bourdain was what came to mind when asked who was cheers worthy. Like many others have said, he and Robin Williams were the only celebrities we've lost that I genuinely grieved.

[@bobwhite4759]

Apologizing for length up front but everyone should know AB’s warmth and generosity, so, a little story. My nephew was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 11 and got through several lengthy hospital stays by watching No Reservations and becoming a mini foodie. When he was in better shape, Make-a-Wish Foundation chose to fund a trip for him to go sample the world’s best seafood. During the planning stages of that, my nephew attended an Anthony Bourdain talk and during Q&A asked AB where he should go, to which he replied Spain and invited him backstage after the talk to chat about it. He spent 10 or 15 minutes with my nephew and sister and gave them his recommendations for restaurants to try on the trip and asked for their contact info. A few days later a check from Tony for $5000 arrived at their home to cover all food expenses on the trip. He was a truly generous person and stayed in touch with my nephew for years.

[@ArtemLokhovitskiy]

Freaking beautiful. I don't know why but I'm happy for your nephew to have this kind of experience. AB is the greatest

[@randc47]

Amazing!

[@brandonjohnson9604]

Love the video my man it was beautiful

[@MinaDeborah]

This made me cry, thank you

[@jeremytheoneofdestiny8691]

This is why Tony left behind a relatively small estate for his level of success. He gave and gave and gave, until he had just enough for he and his family to live comfortably.

[@PartyRockProfessional]

Anthony Bourdain’s ability to tell a story was absolutely incredible. I miss him

[@paerebanan]

Never met the guy. A few weeks back just hanging out in nature a thought manifested. „I miss Tony“. Can’t explain it, but don’t need an explanation.

[@Audioholik1]

also miss him. was shocked when he killed himself. kinda odd not knowing him personally. since he was so real, it did felt like it.

[@jasonluke6364]

"Can broken people be cheers worthy?" Absolutely

[@BeardOfLiberty]

If not, then no one is Cheers

[@steveamsp]

@@BeardOfLiberty So very few people aren't at least a LITTLE broken... if you exclude everyone broken from being cheers-worthy... there's nobody left to toast.

[@davidphillips4302]

Everyone is broken in some way, it doesn't always define the person. Most people are cheers worthy, whether it is the parent who busts their butt to keep a roof over their families head, a first responder or someone who is revered by the masses.

[@Tyberius411]

Of course they can. I was appalled and disgusted at the high-handed arrogance of the question.

[@Ebbyman413]

"Is it worse to be somewhere awful when you're by yourself... or someplace really nice... that you can't share with anyone?" That's seriously deep, and tragically beautiful. A cheers worthy bastard indeed.

[@jacquesmitchael8290]

Bourdain is... a legend. Being a chef, misfit, criminal minded, line cook kitchen pig myself (now retired, because at 40... the heart can only break so much in an industry that is both soul crushing, intensely brutal AND unceasingly beautiful....) This man is a giant, and my hero. His story is our story and I love him still.

[@Jay-yr9oi]

I remember a quote by him that was along the lines of if you are meeting someone and they offer you a food or drink from their culture, you accept it. No hesitation. If you reject it, you are rejecting their culture, and closing off a potential door into someone else’s world. As someone who has done a lot of traveling, really stuck with me and I’ve internalized it. I feel like the perfect whisky to toast him would be something you’ve never tried, offered by someone you just met

[@zaraw69]

Robin Williams is also a great example of a broken person who deserves all the cheers both drinks & the kind we do with our voices & our hearts! I love these new vids & will be watching every one for sure. I cried so much at the Mr. Rogers! good tears don't worry. I grew up with him as many did & feel like I'm in mourning with a large portion of those of us who had the privilege of getting to know our world with his help. you guys are awesome & keep up the great work & just know this 45 year old hippy, cowgirl, gamer chick, laugh-a-holic is always watching & always laughing with y'all! & Good morning, Good evening & Goodnight!

[@kristoferbochat]

100% agree. Robin Williams was the first person to come to mind.

[@joerapoza9140]

As Chef Bourdain was always an inspiration to me. At 25 years old the retail store that I had worked for since I had graduated high school closed. I had no idea what I was going to do with my life. The woman I was dating (she eventually became my wife) suggested I become a Chef since I enjoyed cooking. I put in a job application at a local restaurant that I liked going to…. I showed up for my interview in a suit… the Chef looked at my application, looked at me “Why are you applying here?” I answered “I want to become a Chef”. He laughed at me and told me he had the perfect job for me. Show up tomorrow for your first day, loose the suit wear comfortable shoes. I showed up the next day and he said he had a job for me washing dishes for the summer , if I wanted to be a Chef this is where I would start. That first day was long, hot, wet, fast, miserable and the most fucking fun I had ever had at work. At the end of the night when everyone was done at the kitchen was clean, Chef asked what I thought. I told him “honestly it sucked, but I loved it!” He asked if I’d be back tomorrow I said definitely. He tossed me a copy of Kitchen Confidential and the rest is history

[@TheDriveDemo]

Beautiful. I love this series. Both the Fred Rogers and Anthony Bourdain brought tears to my eyes. 2 very special people who are indeed Cheers Worthy!

[@novastar2486]

Keep em comin Rex. Loving this series. Bourdain was a personal hero of mine, was sad to see him go.

[@taylor315]

I like the quote from the movie Split: “The broken are the more evolved”. In the same way as you can’t see light without darkness, being broken changes you, it lets you really appreciate things differently.

[@frogthis3686]

Anthony Bourdain struck fear in the hearts of the Top Chef contestants because he could shred them with just a look or just a few words. And he was legit bc he was one of their own. It was amazing to watch. Loved those episodes. His wit, humor and POV always made me smile. I am still heartbroken that he took his own life, that he got that dark and lost all hope. Thank you for this episode. More people should be that genuine. The world would be a better place.

[@dmrich920]

Kitchen Confidential and No Reservations are two of my all time favorite books. His shows were absolutely phenomenal. The look into restaurants and bars were unmatched. Bourdain is one person I truly looked up to as an adult. His death was a huge loss to a lot of people. Yes. Even know he was flawed like all of us he is most definitely cheers worthy. Cheers and thank you Rex for this wonderful look into Chef Bourdain. This new format is amazing.

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Some suggestions for future cheers worthy people. American History: George Washington Ben Franklin Daniel Boone Davy Crockett Music: Frank Sinatra Johnny Cash Jimmy Buffet Scientists: Nikola Tesla Albert Einstein Actors: Jimmy Stewart Chuck Norris Athletes: Muhammed Ali

[@washinthewind]

I asked for this on the Fred Rogers episode, and I suspect it was already in the can at the time. Thank you, nonetheless, for doing this episode. I've been a restaurant person for 20+ years, and Bourdain has been an inspiration of mine for most of that time. I haven't felt like I wanted to handle watching his content since he passed, and I figured I would give this a go since, ya know, I specifically said I wanted it. Thank you for doing him honor and for not sugarcoating his struggles and flaws. I've long said that I want to be Tony Bourdain when I never grow up...and I still do, flaws and all.

[@lockguy2652]

We are all broken in some manner or another, whether we know it or not. Robin Williams is a good example but that is what made him funny. Bourdain had his demons but he genuinely loved and respected the people and their cultures. Broke my heart when he lost the battle. Thank you Rex and team for this series. Real stories no fluff.

[@dmrich920]

I definitely vote for Mr. Robin Williams too. Great idea.

[@HvitUlf]

I came to the comment section to recommend Robin, and you've already got it covered. Cheers mate.

[@nathanralph2676]

This is the way. Robin Williams.

[@DestructionGlitter]

Here to vote for Robin Williams too

[@benjaminstapp8008]

Oh I'm just eating these uppppp. More please. Don't let anybody tell you that you can't make this kind of content, because there will always be people who love and appreciate this

[@BeersHunter]

Can broken people be cheers worthy? Often, the broken are most appreciative of the cheers. This new format, this new approach, has stolen my heart. I know you’ll go back to doing some of the other content, but this content has me raising a glass to you Rex, because this is the content I need. It’s a bullseye to the heart. Cheers to you guys. You guys are amazing.

[@benjamintworek]

My parents used to own a cook book distribution company and they used to meet people from the books they used to sell. One of their favorites that they've met was Anthony Bourdain. They said he was as down to earth as he appeared on screen.

[@TubularBra]

Rex, you are killing it with this series. I’m twice Brianna’s age… and am getting the feels. Like moist eye level. The episodes, so far, are as if Ken Burns & Laugh-in had a love child whose junior college radio show was picked up by NPR to go national at 4am. I do miss the hijinks, but please keep your creative juices flowing. Kudos, good sir.

[@mmorris30127]

I love this new series and look forward to future Cheers Worthy People! This is the best in this series. Tony Bourdain was the preeminent philosopher of our time. He was one of the greatest storytellers, not only telling the good, but also the bad. He gave us vision into other cultures. Tony's death hit me very hard because, even though I had never met him, I felt like I knew him.

[@brandonh5161]

I never had the pleasure of meeting Anthony, but he always made me feel like I was with him on his journeys. His story telling was masterful. He is missed beyond words. My wife and I always make sure to have a Caipirinha on the anniversary of his last journey 😢

[@sideshowonacid]

He was an amazing man. He is sorely missed. He murdered for his convictions.

[@arstenebrous4599]

Broken people are the most worthy of praise. It is only in breaking that we have the ability to put ourselves back together: to rearrange ourselves in the ways we consciously believe ourselves to be. There is nothing more beautiful than a person who breaks, and builds themselves into something greater. I wondered why I hadn't seen anything from the Tribe in a while, and I'm glad to find it's because you all went in a ditection that I love. Cheers.

[@BenLillegard]

This is absolutely my favorite video you have ever done. Please do more of these! Bourdain is absolutely a cheers-worthy figure and, believe it or not, I think this video is exactly what I needed right now. I have been struggling in my life lately - both in finding meaning and purpose, and with self confidence- and I’m really trying to find my center. I am renewed with a small nugget confidence that I just need to be who I am, with no apologies, and damn what other people think about me! I’m going to hold onto this feeling as furiously and earnestly as I can. Cheers to Bourdain and all you magnificent bastards!

[@aeroscorpian]

Cheers to all those that are just trying their best, and cheers to Mr. Bourdain 🥃

[@stevenferron1229]

When I saw the first video, I thought of suggesting Simo Häyha, Virginia Hall, or Léo Major because of a project I’m working on about figures from World War II, but I thought the response I would get would be “everyone who fought for their countries deserve cheers worthy whiskey,” then I thought about how much that actor Christopher Lee fit in to his life. All of those people have incredible stories, but I think Sir Lee’s will really blow some people away

[@erinsammy]

Of the hundreds of videos of yours i have watched… this has been the most epic and sincere ever! The honesty and transparency that Bourdain brought to the world was legendary… your trueness and sincerity in paying tribute to him is beautiful. We may not have the platform he had…. But we’re all broken people and each of us are cheers worthy in our own way. Tears were shed, laughs were had, whiskey was drank.

[@WhiskeyDearg-MichaelS]

I miss Bourdain...was a wake up call to make sure to reach out to friends and family, check in on those who struggle, and just tell them your always there for them.

[@RPrice_OG]

Wow, this was a great video. Anthony Bourdain was one of my heroes and I learned something valuable every episode of his show. Please do more of these, thanks.

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

in 2007, I was at Vj's in Vancouver BC and as we were just leaving the restaurant. The film crew was coming in to film an episode of "No Reservations" with Anthony Bourdain. As my friend and I stepped out of the Restaurant, stood the man himself, and I walked up to him, told him I loved his shows, and shook his hand. What an amazing fellow.. Rest in Peace Anthony

[@jrep]

That really is the perfect whiskey for cheering Bourdain. His shows and books changed who i am for the better. I miss him, the legend, the absolute godking of cool.

[@bike_practicer3677]

I love how the Tribe is always moving and changing. Cheers to you and all the MB's🥃

[@Betts_The_Lesser25]

Thank you for putting this episode together. Oftentimes it's the broken people with the most interesting stories and view on life. I never met Anthony in person, but he trained at the same gym I go to, when he visited Chicago. I was able to hear about his passion for BJJ and life by connecting with the professors there and am truly grateful to have had that opportunity. Gone too soon.

[@christophersiner8851]

Bourdain was one of the most impactful people to have walked this earth in my regard. I appreciate your team taking the time to put a spotlight on someone that didn't live that squeaky clean life, or charge of into battle, but still impacted the world one way or another. "If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in someone else's shoes or at least eat their food, it's a plus for everybody. Open your mind, get off the couch, move" - Anthony Bourdain

[@jasonbaker1887]

Seriously Rex I loved this episode it talked about Anthony in the right way and didn't shy away from how he was flawed and embraced it. Keep doing these they have been wonderful.

[@BoyleJr]

As a man born,raised and still living in north of ireland, i never had many opportunities to meet any or many celebrities.one of about 3 i have was Anthony Bourdain and he was the only one i ever cared for.about 20 years ago on a train in belfast.he was a true gentleman and will always remain so.Most of us are broken in some way.but we all deserve to be toasted in this life or the next. RIP Tony and Steve.

[@joem8498]

I was watching Bourdain which led me to travel more, eat more, and explore my life more. I never had his food, never met the man, but he's still a person I admire, I don't hold as a hero but as someone whom I admire still to this day. It broke my heart when he passed.

[@charliep9066]

Anthony Bourdain will forever be an icon, legend, and eventually, he'll be a myth for many generations to come. He epitomized the highs and lows of life, the wisdom one gains, but more importantly, what it means to always aim to be a good and authentic human being, and live an honest life based in empathy and kindness. He forced you to recognize we all like to eat good food, and by doing so, make us realize that none of us around the word are all that different - we all want the same good things in life. We all make mistakes. He made you understand how deeply we're all connected, and how all the cultures across the world are just strokes of paintbrush with infinite colours that paint a masterpiece. If we could only all see it, the world would become a beautiful place for all.

[@philprchal7736]

This epp really made my day. It did bring back a lot of emotions about Anthony’s passing, but reminded me why I loved him and his sense of adventure and passion for storytelling. His death is honestly one of the only things in my life that has made me cry. When I heard the news of his death I just felt lost and a wondering how this could happen to a man that has the lifestyle that I dream for myself. I truly just love how this man viewed the world and how he interacted through food and their respect showed that everybody he talked to.

[@randc47]

Yeah, I didn’t know the man, but news of his death hit me really, really hard.

[@darthsteve3145]

Anthony Bourdain is an inspiration as well as a tale of caution. Life should be cherished and sometimes not taken seriously. The dichotomy was something he fully embraced, someone that lived life to the fullest.

[@kennethwilliams8094]

This is the third Cheers-Worthy video I've watched. I've loved all 3 of them. Please keep them coming.

[@joebarton4947]

Through his shows Anthony gave me a dream of traveling far and seeing as many things as possible, and he taught me that anywhere you go the best thing will be the people you meet and the food you eat, and that those experiences are meant to be had at the same time

[@morganmom22]

I want you to know you made my husband's year. He started his journey through distilling after he came back from Ukraine, a way to keep himself busy and his mind. Losing Steve in action hit him hard, as losing any best friend is. My husband has loved you guys and your videos for a few years now. Thank you for honoring his best friend in the very best "steve" sort of way. We love you guys! Keep sippin!❤❤

[@brianpotratz2107]

Bourdain was the only person whom I've never met that I mourned for in a significant and tearful way when he died. I was shattered. Thank you for an excellent tribute.

[@SwedishFix]

I remember watching a lot of Anthony Bourdain's shows as a teen with insomnia. He inspired me to follow my passions, first with cooking and then with history. I have a lot of disabilities (mostly mental) but some day I hope to travel the world and try to see it as he did.

[@Manofkp33]

Anthony Bourdain was by far my favorite personality either by written word or tv. As you said he had no fs to give. He was genuine to the point of bluntness. He was a flawed, charismatic, professional speaker who could elicit any emotion through his words. Reading Kitchen Confidential was eye opening and unique in what up till that point was an extremely sanitized view of the culinary industry. His other books are great, too, btw. I miss hearing his voice or a new episode on TV. He was like most amazing people, one of a kind in the most positive and negative ways.Thank you for this profile on Anthony Bourdain.

[@SuperThatguylol]

He was my Idol, clinical and down to earth. He's the reason I became a cook and skilled chef eventually. I miss his opinions, his attitude, his undeniable and brutal honesty. He is, and always will be missed. NO RESERVATIONS! I still sing that little jingle all the time.

[@SuperThatguylol]

Side note: Waffle house is a place of 0% judgement. Respect!

[@kfordcurler]

Man, tribe video essays cut deep! I didn’t know a lot about Bourdain, but what I’ve watched of him I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. He was the realest of real.

[@kunzilla]

Anthony Bourdain was one of the so few that kept it real. and for that, he's worthy of cheers.

[@brandoncolvin8921]

I don’t think I have anything to comment that hasn’t been said already, I’m just typing something to make the algorithm happy so we get more of these. Please keep them coming.

[@mikeryan429]

Here to support the cheers worthy series! Ride on magnificent bastards!!!

[@randc47]

I love this format, and I absolutely loved Anthony Bourdain! Incredible man, observer and story teller. I always wished I would have the opportunity to meet him, have a few drinks and let him talk. Funny thing is, if that were to ever happen, he wouldn’t be the one talking, he’d be the one listening and asking questions. Miss that guy!!

[@joshuaprice7306]

Bourdain forever man.

[@bengerdts2362]

Thank you Rex and Briana and Alex and others for this new direction in these most recent videos. I love your channel and your distillery, but the last few vids have been amazing in their reminders that you’re not alone, life can be a joy, and whiskey is good. I feel enriched, in mind and soul. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@thebazzel001]

This is an amazing episode. Bourdain was a crazy human and could tell one hell of a story. It was hard when we lost him. Thank you for making this

[@hunterlemoi493]

I’ve watched this a few times, he is one of my all time favorites. These videos in this chapter are so well done I love these videos in this new adventure.

[@joshuabrewer9239]

“Can broken people be cheersworthy?” Probably the moment that spoke the most to me. I love these videos.

[@freddievanterbeek4913]

thank you for this video, I loved Anthony's tv shows a lot, he was different, showed us the world, the people, the food and much more. He was himself, no fake. It was a great shock losing him... Freddie van ter Beek, The Netherlands

[@jamesvanderpool]

very well done episode. anthony was the man

[@chriscourtright4811]

These have been fantastic episodes. Would love to see this type of content show up on a regular basis.

[@KevinVanGalder]

The idea that we should look at the whole person and have that person be so open and raw is a formula for being Cheers-worthy! **Cheers**

[@j37v]

Glad to say the Whiskey Tribe’s now showing up on my feed again with this gem. Loved this. Keep it up.

[@rfordx2384]

I am loving the cheers worthy video's. I thought about who i wanted to recommend for a day and im going with Joan Jett. She has been scratching and clawing her way through the music industry for decades and deserves this type of recognition.

[@JohnSmith-fl5cn]

I am so glad you did this episode. To this day I still watch his stuff. Thank you for sharing.

[@becksterch9903]

Since i was about to complain about the lack of whisk(e)y content ... you made a tribute about Anthony Bourdain❤ His show inspired me to cook while i was only BBQing ... to see the world with all its unique treasures and also the hidden struggle that linger in the shadows. A man who can be at the most beautiful sceneries in this world, happy ... but well aware that his own personal "black cloud", his well known demons are just one step behind. The anti-thesis of the "all sunshine" food and travel bloggers around. To a man truely to be missed i raise my glass 🥃

[@edwardklose148]

Bourdain was just real with flaws and pain and triumphs like all of us. I love what you’re doing with this channel! Whiskey is wonderful but in the end is best as a part of our stories! Keep up what you’re doing! Looking forward to where the story takes you and us!

[@jj9363]

Took a while to watch this because Bourdain was one of the only celebritt deaths that actually impacted me in any way. I find his life inspiring and he has helped inspire in me a passion of traveling and a curiosity of other cultures especially food.

[@GatesOlive]

I wholeheartedly agree with the choice of person as cheers-worthy. He might not have rode to combat in a white stallion and 3 machine-guns in his left hand and a katana on his right one, but he did have an awesome impact on the lives of many, myself included. Anthony Bourdain was the reason I became interested in food beyond flavour and sustenance, he taught me about the culture that each dish is attached to and how to see the stories each plate tells. Through him I could see, even as a teenager, how you can be broken and still have an impact on those around you. I might not have a Balvenie bottle in my collection but I'll raise my glass for Anthony any day.

[@stevanholland7672]

I love this series. Thanks for brining memories back from Anthony Bourdain. I loved watching him and I love the honest review.

[@jeremytheoneofdestiny8691]

I am glad that you gave a comprehensive view of Bourdain, including the dark side, rather than just looking back with rose tinted glasses. He was cheers worthy without a doubt. Heavily flawed, yet supremely gifted and consequential. Not “normal” at all. Cheers to him, to you, and to Steve.

[@beard-monster]

I love this new style. It pulls on my emotions and makes me appreciate life with all it's good and messy. ❤

[@Jvdw5584]

What an episode! I rarely ever comment on KZbin, but this Rex and team deserves ALL the likes and comments! Keep fighting the good fight!

[@HarmandeepMuker]

Tony Bourdain was one of a kind and pleasure to watch. He appeared to be very clear about what he did or wanted to do. But then all of a sudden he just disappeared. Lot of unanswered questions. ❤️

[@StuartHetzler]

I don't usually comment, as we watch these as a ritual every saturday morning on our TV, but i wanted to drop a comment to show our support of this style video. Thoroughly enjoying them. And we happened to have the balvenie 14 carribean on hand, so that was a fun coincidence

[@michaelb1096]

in my opinion one of the best episodes you have ever put out. from the topic to the format is was really well done. i hope to see more of these. Cheers to you all.

[@tateschneiderman9784]

This series has been really fantastic. But this was a special piece of content. A lot of us see ourselves in Bourdain and you really did him proud with this one. Cheers!

[@wongjefx980]

Beautiful and broken is cheers worthy.

[@DaMapleMoose]

this is one of the best series of shows I've ever seen.

[@ramackay]

Anyone who strives for authenticity and embraces a lifetime of learning from others is truly Cheers-worthy, you magnificent bastards.

[@thepwright]

Thanks, good choice. I love watching Bourdain, extremely educational as he cut through all the bs with his food and travel adventures.

[@dankmyers1]

I love this challenging, beautiful, and honest new video series. I'm still waiting for another Rexmonth, but these videos are captivating and you can feel the heart in them. Cheers. Keep them coming.

[@twoflower9239]

I knew nothing of Anthony Bourdain,Ii only sometimes watch your channel, but im glad i found this video. It was beautiful and inspiring. Thank you

[@ryannorman6965]

This hit right in the feels. Cheers to Tony, cheers to authenticity.

[@clifcorcoran9917]

Bourdain has always been an inspiration in my life about how to travel and meet people on their level - not to look down on any culture because it is less civilized than perhaps my own. All people are worthy of dignity.

[@justmeonlyme]

I really enjoyed watching Anthony Bourdain... he was fantastic. Thank you.

[@JohnWalker-dn1qt]

Didn't think a whiskey tribe video would ever bring the tears.

[@pm0r9an]

Thank you for this tribute to Anthony Bourdain. As someone who loves to travel and cook, Bourdain was an inspiration. I was deeply affected when he took his own life and I get a pain in my chest whenever he shows up on a tv show or an internet feed now. Your words about him were both accurate and sincere and I appreciate your honest evaluation. I never met him but I loved him because he treated everyone, wherever he went, with respect and we need more of that in this divided world.

[@Ryan_Nalty]

One of my all time favorite Anthony Bourdain series, and unfortunately his last, was raw craft. It was a series of him exploring people who hand make things from instruments to shoes to cast iron pans. It was presented by balvenie and was actually one of the rare instances where a "commercial" convinced me to try something. It was my intro into any Scotch that wasn't Johnny Walker black and really opened me up to Scotch in general. Balvenie has episodes on their KZbin channel and I highly recommend them.

[@Bobbyo2014]

this series is amazing and do more please, this is what we need to see and know about the people we love

[@matthewthomas9543]

I saw this video and before opening walked downstairs and poured a dram of Old Pulteney, recently purchased at a duty free shop as I left Bangkok following my first international trip, sliced some Genoa salami and paired it with some aged sharp cheddar. For a kid from Pearland, TX that lived off cheap burgers and the cheapest Churches chicken I could buy as a young adult watching Bourdain and Anthony Zimmerman was life altering. I raise a glass to a flawed man who lived an imperfect life honestly. We shared very few views but the ones we do run deep. I pray he finally some sort of peace.

[@HSSpotlight]

Thank you for this. Anthony Bourdain is an inspiration in his brilliance and his faults. Please; do more content like this. Cheers. 🥃

[@DuosScythe]

Love good story telling. Thank you Rex!

[@ryanvh14]

This series is amazing. Thanks for doing this team!

[@____domenic____]

This choice made me so happy. I love this man and all of his shows. He is still missed in my house

[@disneyizme6855]

What a wonderful video and yes, broken people are still cheers worthy. We can learn something from everyone if only we listen.

[@DWIK73]

Cheers you Magnificent Bastards!!

[@gewatzig123]

He was the coolest guy on TV. He had the rugged looking personality that had a soft side. It was heartbreaking to hear his death. I went to a bar a couple of weeks ago and spotted Balvenie Tun 1509 and had a pour of it in his honor. RIP Anthony

[@forsaken1134]

I loved this video as I first discovered Anthony when I moved five hours away from home to start a new chapter of my life. In a small town with not much to do I found him on my TV and was addicted to watching him and loved his take on things.