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

[@HyperXism]

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

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

Scotland buys them to put their scotch in…

[@Hazza32]

I bet that smells divine when the wood is burning 😋

[@MrBakedDaily]

Yea Jack Daniels sells there barrels in charcoal bags.

[@mamamamamamamable]

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

[@MrGodsChaos]

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

[@jaridkeen123]

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]

Just replying in acknowledgment that you commented. Take care

[@krishnasharan77]

😂

[@daisygaming2184]

Bourbon

[@sheeeitmayn4384]

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

[@claytonpachyderm]

😂😂😂😂

[@justtinkering6054]

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]

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

[@irvingr.fatback886]

Was that you?

[@somnuswaltz5586]

20 feet fall and not break? Yeah ok you bullshitter

[@enraged1584]

@@drinksmeister everywhere

[@SergeantExtreme]

Cool! Could I ask you a question?

[@JamesWhiteszln6z]

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]

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

[@17TRUTH]

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

[@Saki630]

You would know this is answered if you watched the video where they say that

[@JamesWhiteszln6z]

@@Saki630 Are you referring to my comment? He clearly states "lake water" at 8:30 is used to cut the whiskey after it's removed from the barrel. That's not correct. He makes the same mistake again at the 10:57 mark. Tell me where in the video he corrects himself and mentions distilled water is used, not lake water.

[@고영환-y9i]

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!

[@EB05312]

You're welcome from Kentucky

[@وليد-و7ز1ح]

@@EB05312 الخمر لا يفيد يذهب العقل

[@hjp4109]

@@وليد-و7ز1ح If you can't drink alcohol, you've lost half your life.

[@Arikian]

​@@وليد-و7ز1ح Average Muslim

[@wesjoyce]

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]

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

[@squeegied3rdeye713]

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]

I like comments like this. Its a bonus.

[@BuffaloNickel9]

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]

This comment for quality control makes absolutely no sense.

[@shuruff904]

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

[@acreatedesign]

And gets payed more..

[@sandysand3097]

and knows he doesn't have to go back

[@jvmartiniano]

Lol thats cos he dont work dere he just a visitor

[@jaquan123ism]

that is also the entire premise of dirty jobs

[@wilson1408]

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

[@TirelessGod]

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]

We can!

[@ZacchaeusNifong]

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

[@TirelessGod]

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

[@flipsideroot]

That was a flick not a slap

[@willi6880]

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

[@mmad3130]

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]

its*

[@stfunub646]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@mitchellb2]

@@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

[@VOTVRe]

@@DSMillwright The average monthly wage in India is $422 not $45

[@nathangoddard8115]

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

[@anderslarsen2311]

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]

@@anderslarsen2311 omg who the hell cares

[@anderslarsen2311]

@@masongrosz3121 Obviously you dont care about people.

[@masongrosz3121]

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

[@GamingDualities]

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

[@fungus20009]

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

[@kenkrupowies7647]

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.

[@boomer_bob6493]

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]

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.

[@rofl7421]

YO BRO 30 YEARS IS A LONG TIME. MAYBE DRINK WATER FOR ONCE FUCKJING IFIODOT

[@HotrodsnRock]

Finally a KZbin video that makes me happy.

[@edwardpate6128]

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

[@porothashawarma2339]

Why isn't it the other way around ?

[@ethanwells2045]

@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]

@Christian Emter Oh wow. The more you know

[@mikeywestside8509]

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

[@zarfinkaig]

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]

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

[@sgt.hollowpoint6968]

@@Protein33 why you got to ruin his moment.

[@grampsey]

​@@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]

@@grampsey Some people like the near beer buzz effect

[@EricHamm]

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

[@sleepyguts128]

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

[@Taschenjunge]

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! 😋👌👍💪

[@ryanmoncton8022]

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

[@Nickzino]

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]

Jack daniels is better 😉

[@OneShot_G]

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

[@AlexAlex22023]

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

[@homelessperson5455]

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

[@ChrisInAVan]

Jack is awful lol ​@@AlexAlex22023

[@topsiderichh1705]

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

[@vinnybrich484]

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

[@usama_eczaci]

So me😂

[@MaxiMus91426]

True😂

[@jeryH778]

Yup

[@valentindolfi1416]

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

[@rgms573]

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]

It's my "go to" as well

[@rgms573]

@@jrporter50 good deal

[@swadswadlo3717]

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

[@ncba]

Alcoholic

[@aphinoo2538]

@@ncba lolwhat?

[@uneedpuns1713]

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

[@christopherdurham1999]

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

[@crabmansteve6844]

You obviously haven't smelled their Richardhouses before.

[@Kittongrl720]

@Christopher Durham: Can confirm.

[@ibaneziceman2007]

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

[@NatalyaValentine-w6b]

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

[@ekim051084]

its the delicate host again, he bruises easily in the open air

[@kelbyanthony6748]

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

[@matthewlacey4198]

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

[@--__6725]

He barley even rolled that barrel LOL

[@eliassanchez420wakenbake]

@@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]

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

[@kurtsudheim825]

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

[@MIRLZY]

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

[@swadswadlo3717]

Do it, your friends will thank you for it!

[@jamesmackes4531]

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

[@porky3384]

Grab 2 !!

[@ahkine4096]

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

[@camronalley4483]

Grab their 46, so good

[@cristianchavez1699]

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]

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

[@domanz1]

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

[@tolispoulos5398]

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!

[@michaelfouladi4961]

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

[@bendakstarkiller1270]

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

[@alanzimmer999]

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]

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

[@alanzimmer999]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@Sierra_Tango_Foxtrot_Utah]

I've been sober since 2017 by choice. Alcohol almost ruined my life. I drank like a fish for almost 15 yrs. Best decision I ever made.

[@jamesroberts2115]

Great. More for the rest of us. Thanks.

[@BenPikeTheActor]

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

[@benobro5831]

“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]

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

[@simplericks5243]

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

[@ryanellis424]

That line killed me XD Awkward and endearing

[@kurtsudheim825]

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]

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

[@thepickle7757]

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]

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

[@metalisticpain]

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

[@kurtsudheim825]

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]

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

[@aaronanstett8987]

That's one he'll of an idea

[@ac1d290]

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]

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]

@@dgk42 Ardbeg or Laphroaig or Lagavulin

[@chimpymcchimp6789]

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

[@MarcT7761]

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

[@duncancallum]

@@chimpymcchimp6789 To Peaty for me Islay Scotch .

[@rickmartin2168]

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.

[@ALEEN517]

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

[@dullahan7677]

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

[@Gobbersmack]

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

[@zt1788]

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

[@crossroadschoices1077]

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

[@bruteht4655]

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

[@mathewalden9277]

I respect all whiskey and bourbon distilleries that use non GMO products. Makers Mark is one of them.

[@mrnobody9821]

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 :)

[@StuffYouShouldKnow1]

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[@superspice5659]

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]

If you listened you would of heard what he said after

[@Kondicough]

Yes his entire facial expression changed he was pissed🤣

[@superspice5659]

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

[@DutchDukeMan]

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]

He was just joking around.

[@rowanearly7824]

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

[@mikehancock5082]

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

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

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

[@dontquitnoob1347]

This is my favorite Mr.Bean series so far ☺️

[@rosetodaro5081]

So proud to be an ambassador of makers mark

[@jmert_5859]

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]

Is this is USA?

[@CLASHROYALE-mn5wj]

@@TimberWulfIsHere yes in Kentucky

[@jmert_5859]

@@TimberWulfIsHere Yes, in Kentucky.

[@roscoedickhertz8947]

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]

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

[@DavidFSloneEsq]

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]

You forgot Tabasco. edit: i forgot worcestershire sauce

[@isaiasmartinez1288]

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

[@rickbarnes7745]

The best use is as flower planters.

[@flossenking]

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

[@Speed_7545]

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

[@7Bandit7]

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

[@improcrastinating8063]

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.

[@유희석-j6u]

Thank you very much Brothers. My pain is gone.

[@FlorianJunk]

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

[@tcs7717]

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

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[@Gomez0317]

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

[@tyrannosaurus62]

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

[@m444ss]

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

[@absolutetuber]

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.

[@christianbartholemue5480]

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

[@gorisenke]

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

[@stevethebarber1]

Keep it going brother 👊🏻

[@arcticman1522]

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

[@anderslarsen2311]

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.

[@IKhanNot]

@@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.

[@KE-yj4ip]

wish you learned more about the lake... like, does it have an eco system, do they filter the water and sterilize it? what happens with too much rain or too little?

[@dawgvet7756]

Those were my thoughts exactly so I did a little digging and found this: "At Maker’s Mark, which is deep in the country and far from a municipality, the water used by master distiller Greg Davis comes from a spring-fed lake, which brings its own issues. For instance, the brand has to stock the lake with algae-eating fish to help prevent the growth of geosmin, which is a non-toxic but organic compound with a musty taste and odor. “We don’t change the mineral content or filter,” says Davis. “We bring [the lake water] straight into a tank, preheat it with steam and then it’s on to the cooker.”

[@maxi123ism]

its going into a bottle of alcohol, which would sterilize it anyway. but the water taste and particulates would have to be managed for sure

[@dawgvet7756]

@@maxi123ism Good point, but there are things that even alcohol would not disinfect/kill. Did you know Pseudomonas bacteria can grow in jet fuel?

[@jacobhargiss3839]

@@maxi123ism well, the issue with it is, different compounds and such mess with the fermentation. Its kind of a miracle they can get such consistent results with using such an uncontrolled water source.

[@maxi123ism]

@@jacobhargiss3839 i think they only use the lake water post-fermentation, to cut the alcohol ratio down to 40%. they would use distilled water for the fermentation

[@betechdigitalsolutionsold]

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

[@ZackZane]

yes!!

[@ChrisG1392]

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.

[@edwardmorgan3851]

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

[@tonymoll6265]

Huge fan of Makers Mark. My favorite is the Makers Mark 46. But I also like the normal 90 proof like in this video and the cast strength. Overall one of the best on the market in my opinion.

[@Adino1]

I got a handle of that when I graduated. It is really good.

[@here295]

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

[@ramzyrizzle]

I'm watching this right after buying 2 bottles that I'm staring at right now. Can't wait for the weekend to crack one of them open!

[@kimkiller70]

Why wait

[@fisher1972]

Yea why wait? Chug a bottle now,then beat the hell out of the the wife and kids! Then square up with the neighbors,for a battle royal!

[@kimkiller70]

fisher1972 thats the spirit

[@jrporter50]

@@fisher1972 Alabama talk right there

[@fisher1972]

Lol that’s Kentucky language also! Drink half a bottle,walk a block and tackle anything that walks,or crawls!

[@doreilly7689]

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

[@CecilSaxon]

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

[@superduperultraben]

I’m more of a beer guy, but makers mark was the only whisky that I bought again to share it with my buds.

[@italianSo1id]

Bourbon* not whisky

[@ProfessorPesca]

@@italianSo1id The Master Distiller at Maker’s Mark refers to it as whisky at 2:33.

[@clintwestwood1895]

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

[@lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1]

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

[@clintwestwood1895]

@@lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1 Will do thanks for the suggestion friend.

[@johnbbolton]

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.

[@hillsonn]

Everyone involved in this seems so nice. I don't even really like bourbon but now I want to buy a bottle of Maker's Mark.

[@JoeyRhubarb]

It's almost as if they are nice for the video... You can't be that dense surely?

[@hillsonn]

@@JoeyRhubarb Yea, they are probably really terrible people off screen -- just absolute mildew and muck. Thanks for bringing me down to earth.

[@markab5019]

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

[@JohnDoe-rt4jz]

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! 😂

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

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

[@dampaul13]

I think many people would amazed at how much the much the scotch industry, other whisky makers, other distillers (rum, tequila, etc.), the beer industry, etc. reply on bourbon barrels.

[@proletariat7072]

I mean it's because it's cheap and available.... Because they have to use new barrels each time, there's so many ex-bourbon barrels out there. Not to mention it tapps into the trendy nature of bourbon.

[@dampaul13]

@@proletariat7072 Yeah, I know. I wasn't talking about their availability or price, just that many people simply wouldn't know that they are repurposed or who uses them.

[@chrisyanover1777]

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

[@hobo1452]

Back in the 70's when I drove 18 wheelers, my company had a contract with a famous maker of spirits that were called 'aging runs'. We would load up a trailer with barrels and run them three to four hundred miles one way and then back to the distillery. The movement of the liquid in the barrels supposedly aided the aging process.

[@riyapatel6291]

Sea aging on land, I've seen other ways to do it this sounds interesting though

[@kimberlyowens4558]

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

[@mrnozchalazt7199]

Maker’s Mark is one of my go to’s. Can’t go wrong with it.

[@robcappa]

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]

Hello there👋👋how are you doing ?!

[@jonathanfields87]

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

[@M4rio21]

I won't complain about the price anymore, the making of this whiskey makes you appreciate all the work.

[@JoeyRhubarb]

Why would you complain anyway, it's cheap...

[@AerysBat]

This stuff is so good it’s hard to control myself if I buy a bottle 😂

[@Pwng]

A-

[@eric5758]

L-

[@roachnigga7020]

-COHOLISM

[@brucetominello325]

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

[@theodorevegh6030]

"Sweet, Smooth, No Bitterness." - Motto

[@TheReacTT]

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

[@nickp5511]

Very cool video, new to whiskey drinking and Makers Mark is one of my favorites! The whole process is super interesting!

[@jamesbullard4897]

Makers mark gets me drunk in a good mood

[@MayorMcheese12]

I like wild turkey 101 good stuff. Crown is good too

[@thebluefus]

Gentleman Jack is my current whiskey 🥃 in my glass

[@jg769]

You should visit the distillery and take a tour. It’s a beautiful place and they’ll even let you dip your own bottle in red wax.

[@johnlongmore5750]

Could even follow up the life of a barrel with other beer / wine makers which buy the fresh-dumped Makers Mark barrels and use the whiskey seasoned barrels to flavour their own products.

[@wmgriffin5602]

Lots of Irish whiskey and Scotch is aged in used bourbon barrels since they aren't required to use a new barrel every time

[@jeb5137]

Laphroaig buys Makers barrels for their scotch.

[@MarceloHorstman]

It's been a couple of years we have it in Brazil. My stash is rapidly going down and prices here aren't friendly. I have made MM all my friends first choice in bourbon. Indisputable.

[@pamelanadel3787]

What a gracious host you are, sir.

[@maxpower8546]

"it'll take 6 months to be proficient in making barrels" good thing you're not in Japan, it'll take a life time there

[@ProfessorPesca]

Perhaps they’re just not very good at it?

[@maxpower8546]

@@ProfessorPesca it was a joke. If you look at any video where something is is made in Japan, they'll exaggerate in most pretentious way how their skills take a lifetime and no one else can do it.

[@ProfessorPesca]

@@maxpower8546 Yes, it’s hilarious how it’s presented as some sort of virtue that it takes so long, but I always think it might be because they are just slow learners

[@grapetonenatches186]

So... nobody in Japan is efficient at making barrels?

[@_pizzaboy9631]

@@ProfessorPesca There's a different between learning to do something efficiently in a set of time, with spending your entire life-time to improve that skill set even more. Western media tend to exaggerate things when it comes to Japan's products to get views, but it doesn't change the fact that those guys dedicated their whole life to that work. That's why they can be called "Master" of their craft, and their product is expensive af (not because the quality is vastly superior, but because when consumer buy them they know it 100% will have great quality).

[@BatmanHQYT]

Maker's is the good stuff. So glad this video exists, what a fascinating process!

[@darklordlc]

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

[@toomanyaccounts]

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.