Straight Up: Kentucky Bourbon (FULL MOVIE)

[@winstonsmith4713]

Bourbon newbie here, this was recommended by the algorithm. I'm not disappointed the slightest. Not only was it a lesson on bourbon, it was an American history lesson and that makes me like it all that much more.

[@justinwinningham4892]

“Bourbon newbie here”

[@hyperboreanKikeKiller88]

@@justinwinningham4892 that means he’s new to bourbon.

[@secretagent5954]

no bags or tinnies m8????

[@stuartdollar9912]

Bourbon is America. It's the national spirit.

[@ColdComp]

Well said

[@chrisb48907]

Canadian here I love bourbon ! hope to make it to Kentucky ! would love meet the Russells or Beams !

[@chadbischof5151]

Born and raised in Kentucky. Still live here. Do yourself a favor and do as much of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail as possible. Awesome experience, especially if you liked this documentary!

[@willnobles4700]

Kentucky is truly one of the most beautiful and most impactful states there is in America. Not only are we the Bourbon capital of the world but lead the country in Rye whiskey production. We have the most beautiful horse farms and race tracks in world as well as being a major automotive producer with the Ford plant in Louisville, the Toyota plant in Georgetown and the Corvette plant in Bowling Green. Were also one of the biggest suppliers of Beef, Lamb and Tobacco in the country

[@robertroyles1165]

The same with whisky, it would not have worked any other way or for any other state the way it worked in Kentucky Kentucky

[@imMATTure]

Dont forget fried chicken!

[@rainygirl65]

As a Canadian I love Kentucky Bourbon 🥃.

[@samshepherd26]

As an Aussie a nice glass or two of bourbon after a hard day at work is a real treat. Normally Wild Turkey is my poison.

[@samuelgates5935]

101?

[@samshepherd26]

@@samuelgates5935 I do like the 101 but I only buy it if it's on special. In Australia 101 normally retails for around $70, sometimes you can find it on special for around $50.

[@samuelgates5935]

@@samshepherd26 Cool. I love to cook with it also. Bourbon fruit sauce over smoked turkey. Here in NY, 1.75 liter $50😎😎😎

[@kevinfidler8074]

@@samshepherd26 In Ohio wild turkey goes for around $21 a fifth, though I usually buy evan williams white label bottled in bond. I guess due to the distance it has to travel that price makes sense, but still that's expensive

[@samshepherd26]

@@kevinfidler8074 it's more the tax that the Australian government puts on alcohol than the distance it travelled. Bundaberg Rum is distilled not that far away from where I live but it still costs about the same as a bottle of American whiskey. And I don't mind Evan Williams, I normally just buy the bottle with the black label, it looks similar to Jack Daniels but tastes a lot better. There is one liquor store near me that always has the single barrel in stock but I'd probably buy 101 before that.

[@Retiredrookiecigars]

Been in Kentucky all my life (52 years) and have just begun to explore the world of bourbon

[@Happynlucky]

My eye doctor brought me here 😅 He gave me the gift of sight. I gave him a bottle of Kentucky bourbon. cheers 🍷🍷🎉

[@kitcarson7447]

Makes my mouth water, thinking about bourbon whiskey, as I watch this film.

[@chasingneat]

We never get tired of watching this movie!!

[@happymonk4206]

Some day l will make a pilgrimage to Kentucky and see where great bourbon is made. I just don't know when. Till then I will continue to enjoy straight bourbon made in Kentucky.

[@ghw7192]

Makes me proud to be a 50+ year bourbon drinker! VERY well done!

[@Zeevuhl]

old fart

[@Robert-Downey-Syndrome]

I'm English. Bourbon is my favourite.

[@nathhoney8500]

Same!

[@happymonk4206]

I do love beer and whiskey. I am a frugal proud blue collar worker. I have been all my working life. I enjoy a bottom shelf whiskey mixed with zero Pepsi its my favorite night cap. In fact I just finished off my night cap. I will enjoy my whiskey or beer till I can't enjoy it anymore.

[@alexcamacho4880]

35:05 "The bottle that cost you $10.00 can sometimes just be as memorable as the one that cost you $1,200.00." So true.

[@KevinChangSuiFat]

true like rhums, you can buy a simple Dillon VSOP which is likely cheap around 40$, and a JM Millesime 2009 around 80$, Dillon will be better if you had a memorable time with it ^^

[@xxxblanco]

Evan Williams black label is $10 a bottle and great bourbon

[@billbudd2535]

@@xxxblanco And still 86 proof.

[@Brad-ic4bp]

Total bullshit. That guy who said “No bourbon is better than any bourbon” - That’s about the stupidest thing I’ve ever hear in my life.

[@mero40k]

Name one.

[@Watchman999]

This is a great documentary and I appreciate the efforts of whoever put it together and shared it here.

[@b.j.reuter7215]

Blessed to live in Kentucky! We’re the horses are da fastest & the Bourbon is the best!…….. sipping on some Woodford double oak😋

[@everardosalinasjr2812]

Learned alot!!! My Bourbon journey started 3 years ago I've enjoyed every bit of it.

[@curtlindberg712]

I had no idea how detailed and dynamic the history of Kentucky bourbon is....I was raised on the basic two: Jack and Beam but there is so much more and now the small crafts are not only keeping it alive but advanced it to the next generation.

[@inthedistance5057]

So amazing to see a well composed documentary like this. They are too few and far between. Bourbon is truly the water of life.

[@eyeball34undead54]

Most of my family relocated to Kentucky within the past 15 years, and I've grown to love the area in my frequent visits. I've been fortunate to visit several of the distilleries on the "Bourbon Trail", and none of them have disappointed. Hopefully after my son graduates High School...in ten years... we can relocate there as well. Until then we'll endure the crazy high prices of lower New England.

[@mikkeey7]

This is so f ing cool. So many stories and so much passion. Best thing I’ve seen in a long time

[@Joeybagofdonuts76]

I always have to chuckle whenever I hear about 4 🌹 That was my grandmother's "medicine" for her arthritis. 😂

[@ThmsDouglas]

I think many grandmothers had their own recipe I know mine used bourbon, honey, and lemon lol she swore by it.

[@The65Guy]

@@ThmsDouglas don’t forget onions the onions!!!🤦🏻‍♂️

[@paulhughes3961]

Me and my wife are coming to Kentucky this May to see the Ark then we're hitting the bourbon trail., I can't wait!

[@billydengel6647]

Add Maker's Mark distillery to the list and spend some time in Bardstown. You won't regret it.

[@lpd1snipe]

I have traveled all over, and I really love learning the history of this about Bourbon Street in New Orleans and Kentucky bourbon history. I still have kin in Tennessee and Kentucky. They were known to make shine back in the day. I love my Maker's Mark. Great history lesson all the way around.

[@danajohnson3735]

This is a great look at Bourbon and its important economic contribution to Kentucky.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

There's nothing else that's worth anything that comes out of there, that's for sure.

[@baconator1550]

@@BigBadJerryRogers okay Debbie downer

[@baw-mq4bt]

@@BigBadJerryRogers Don't Corvettes come out of Bowling Green? That something to celebrate!!!!

[@686Snub_NoDash]

Kentucky produces alot of lovely ladies with round rumps also 😂 aka Kentucky bums !

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

I've watched this a couple or three times now, and I still enjoy it. Of course, I enjoy bourbon whisky even more. 🥃

[@grantburris]

This was a very enjoyable movie. Great history lesson. I'm the son of a man who made moonshine corn whiskey most of his adult life. So my experience with the product is first hand. I enjoyed this very much. I tried to reflect the lifestyle of a moonshine family in my book, "Moonshine" published a few years ago.

[@rerawho]

Great film for the Bourbon enthusiast with many questions. Most of mine have been answered. One thing that struck me is the heavy distilling history of Kentucky but of 120 Kentucky counties, nearly half are either dry or under certain circumstances. Prohibition is alive and well in a state that produces most of the bourbon in America.

[@rodneyharouff5739]

i find that to be funny & typical of such things. but that's ok.

[@jbaker4900]

Ever hear of the Bible Belt?

[@elefant5772]

Bible belt? Ah, yes. i own one. 😆

[@robertroyles1165]

It would not work any other way

[@beakerv13]

Maybe not the smartest idea to watch this (great) documentary during a dry month. Damn do I want sip some bourbon now! Thanks for uploading this, very interesting movie.

[@NorthWoodsOutlaws]

Same!! Only one week left though, haha 🤘🥃🤘

[@dolnick7]

As a new bourbon drinker I really appreciate this look behind, and ahead. Really liking Jim Beam Black Label currently.

[@elefant5772]

You should try Jim Beam's small batch series.

[@HoSsKaT]

Just finished this watch while sipping some Four Roses Yellow . Great watch

[@pboutdoors85]

Awesome video. As a long time bourbon drinker and enjoy-er it has been fun watching people "find" bourbon.

[@Gvous44]

What a Excellent documentary!!!

[@pattyoneill91]

who else is drinking a fine bottle of bourbon and enjoying this film? im sitting here with my bottle of town branch pluking my gibson les paul too just enjoying being an american lad

[@umami0247]

This was a very well done project. Very informative.

[@dmkelly5491]

Solid production, another interesting way to learn about the behind-the-scenes effort that goes into this great American product. 5 Stars!

[@daviddenman7479]

Awesome and informative video. Thank you.

[@FREEMOVIESYT]

You're welcome!

[@musclecarfan74]

I was a beer drinker for 20 yrs. , then my youngest brother got me into whiskey/Bourbon in about 2017 or so. I not yet an expert, but I have tried a lot of different ones.

[@ShaneO-nm2hh]

I’m Australian and can confirm the only thing any Aussie thinks of and knows about Kentucky, if mentioned. Is "ohh the place in America where bourbon is made".

[@michaelross3135]

Look up Larikin Bourbon Co. Owned and operated by an Aussie/American Veteran. I currently have 3 off their bottles in my collection.

[@Akerfeldt77]

While that isn't wrong, it is a bit simpistic an explanation. Points awarded, either way. What a cool time and place in world history to delve into!

[@robviousobviously5757]

thank you for sharing this with the world.... 🥃👌👍🥃 cheers

[@TomLumpkins]

As a loyal sipper of Wild Turkey 101, I truly enjoyed watching this video. A friend told me about your review. 👍👍👍👍👍 MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@FREEMOVIESYT]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Brad-ic4bp]

I never even tasted whiskey until I was 50, and the COVID lockdown made me set up a home office, and I decided to add a little Mad Men, Don Draper bar and learn to like Bourbon and Scotch (mainly bourbon). I think a lot of people took up bourbon as a "hobby" during the pandemic, if sales are any indication.

[@stuartdollar9912]

Same. My bar is filled with Bourbons and Scotches. My wife has even switched from Tequila.

[@bradketner7663]

Great movie! Love the history.

[@renatoandwill]

35:00 "No bourbon is better than another bourbon"? Not sure how many pours were consumed before that statement.

[@Brad-ic4bp]

Yeah, That was about the stupidest statement I’ve ever heard. They should have just edited that dude out.

[@rememberthefallen1970]

Yea I know I was like "what the hell". That just takes the identity out of the better tasting bourbon. I'm really digging McKenna 10 year bourbon and Rye. Wish I'd found this earlier

[@louisvillebmxr]

Taste is subjective. It's all perception and preference. For every bourbon that you find to be bad, there's hundreds to thousands others that like it and prefer it, and vice versa.

[@jaredcopeland5233]

Very well done! Thank you for putting in the effort to tell this story.

[@juhamikkonen]

Thank you for the movie! As a Finn I am going to have a sip of Kentucky Straight Bourbon tomorrow for the co-operation between the United States of America and the Republic of Finland. Not today, because I do not have any, and because it is illegal to buy alcohol from a liquor store in my country from 9 pm. to 9 am.

[@wilkeymusic2]

I'm a Louisville native and grew up around all of these distilleries. This documentary was very well done and it is so cool to have a piece of my hometown represented here. However, I find it hard to swallow that not one person of color was represented here in this rich culture of distilling and bourbon heritage. Not even an honorable mention of Brough Brothers, HH Bespoke Bourbon and other black-owned (or even Asian, Latino or Indian-owned) distillers and craftsmen was given. Was glad to see at least one LGBTQ distiller in the mix. Louisville is rich in diversity, don't sleep on it!

[@louisvillebmxr]

Most of the footage was filmed quite a few years before 2020. I think some even as far back as 2015-2017. They should have had Freddie from Buffalo Trace talk a little bit though.

[@TheCHIEF092]

Excellent! I love the fact that all the big makers circle the weapons when one of them is falling on hard times.

[@Sparkchaser1200]

I think you mean circle the wagons

[@ipdavid1043]

true Kentucky spirit...spirit

[@TheCarolinaPatriot]

Bourbon is life!

[@gman5986]

Amazing historical and current presentation!..............Cheers!

[@williamleidy6713]

Bourbon is the evolution of whiskey. I have always said that to my friends that are died in the wool scotch drinkers. It was awesome to hear those words from an industry expert.

[@joeyjohnson4826]

I like scotch and bourbon. But growing up in the south you know I cut my teeth on Bourbon it's like going home 😉

[@charliep9066]

Lol, bro. You're lying to yourself.

[@tygonmaster]

It's all personal taste. Simple as that.

[@vincentsimon4037]

Great documentary!! I'm new to bourbon and enjoy learning/collecting, and most certainly drinking it/savoring it!

[@setituptoblowitup]

Bourbon the official Rona killa🔥🔥🔥

[@willthomsen7569]

Bourbon street is older than actual bourbon?! That’s crazy I didn’t know that. That’s badass

[@JediMasterGhost]

Great documentary.. 👌🏻💯💯

[@travisklare2282]

Great job! Very informative

[@gradycombs3790]

53:19 actually you can go to college and be a distiller. The University of Kentucky has a program where you can get you certificate in distilling. I read a news letter saying most master distillers with college degrees go for bachelors in chemistry and have the certificate in distilling.

[@steveniemyer9288]

It’s a 12 hour program (2 3 hour required classes and 2 3 hour elective classes)where you learn little about wine making, brewing and distillation, the history, soil etc. maybe if you took all 53 course hours they offer you might learn something, but I’m not sure how this “certificate” makes you a distiller.

[@feistyspirits2981]

Degrees in microbiology and chemistry help a lot with the basic understanding of fermentation and the importance of aseptic transfers. Home brewing is a great way to learn as well.

[@rememberthefallen1970]

For anyone who loves Whiskey, scotch Whiskey, bourbon, and Rye Whiskey like me, I found Papa's Pilar which is a rum that is aged in Bourbon barrels. It is absolutely delicious, I just had to tell someone.

[@bourbonbaytalks7057]

Love this Documentary love the history and i love the stories its something i like to model my podcast on

[@scottmcnaughton539]

Very interesting to watch.

[@FREEMOVIESYT]

Glad you enjoyed it, Scott! A toast to you for watching!

[@TheGreyMan351]

Super interesting ! Thanks

[@FREEMOVIESYT]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it, Oliver.

[@oliverallgeier1757]

Very well done!!

[@FREEMOVIESYT]

Glad you liked it!

[@ceessmit9972]

I watched the 'Bourbon' video with pleasure and respect and you could say absorbed it. I am Dutch and have lived in France for 2 decades. So I became extensively acquainted with the specific spirituality of both countries. Such as gin in the Netherlands and wines in France. - was CEO for a while of a bottling plant in the Netherlands where De Kuyper and Bols were co-owners. Drink a Scotch whiskey every day and a Bourbon only at the weekends. Why? The taste pattern of Bourbon is very specific compared to Scotch and I would like to keep it that way. Talk about respect for a number of reasons. The enthusiasm for the product, being open and communicating with fellow producers, large and small, and last but not least the awareness of quality and therefore the care for the product in many facets appeals to me very much. Thanks for the insight into the 'kitchen' of Bourbon manufacturing in the broadest sense. Consider the influence of climate on the quality of raw materials, manufacturing and availability of barrels, tax and other regulations, etc. etc., many challenges on the fantastic path of manufacturing, in the broadest sense of Bourbon. Chapeaux!!

[@cobyporschifer221]

There nothing more American than Bourbon. That's a Categorical quantifiable fact.🥃

[@rodneyharouff5739]

this is interesting & well done.

[@SSN70]

Great little Doc !

[@JonahGhost]

I love bourbon for the diverse taste. Also the price of the bottle doesn't seem to be an absolute factor. I prefer some cheaper bourbons over the rare ones.

[@louisvillebmxr]

I and many other long time bourbon enthusiasts find Evan Williams Bottled in Bond to be one of the absolute best budget bourbons in the entire market that very regularly beats out a lot of $40-$50-$60 and beyond bourbons.

[@moguy1973]

I had no clue that's where "86'ing" something came from! I thought that was some military code for removing something or killing it off.

[@Robert-Downey-Syndrome]

Cool fact

[@clintlawson2455]

Great video I drank 1/3 of a fifth old forrester 💯

[@raulrodriguez4006]

Image if prohibition happened today. Anarchy over nite. My first hard alcohol drink ever was at age 18 was Jim Beam whiskey. I opened my bottle in front of the liquor store and drank it with coke. Damn it was strong to me at the time.

[@TheStockwell]

If prohibition returned, half the nation would be thrilled because it supports American values. The other half would be angry because prohibition *attacks* American values. According to media voices of the left and the right, we've already got anarchy in place. Man, it's enough to drive a person to drink. Kentucky bourbon, here I come! 🥃

[@TheSnakeskill0012]

Kinda like the prohibition of weed. Still illegal here in Utah. But people will always find what they want.

[@pinkcowprint]

Really interesting doc with great discussion from industry greats. However, it is so unnerving as to almost be hilarious that there is not a single woman from the industry featured! What better way to speak to the popularity and growth of bourbon in the last several years than to feature literally any woman from any distillery!

[@wilkeymusic2]

Feel you! I said the same about a lack of people of color here!

[@xxxblanco]

Jim Beam using plastic bottles lmfao, dead to me son

[@matthewgabbard6415]

Calm down, those are only for people going camping or tailgating. And it’s the most basic product that is usually mixed into drinks. Everything is still available in glass

[@uncle-epicurus]

People are now visiting the "Bourbon Trail" not while passing through, on the way to their vacation but as the focus of it, over 3-4 days.

[@nunya8938]

Kentuckians check in 👋

[@robertlauck8245]

Fantastic film

[@Hykoo79]

Very interesting stuff.

[@elefant5772]

I love single malt aged in virgin oak casks. Tastes like a cross between Scotch and Bourbon. But real Bourbon is great, too.

[@louisvillebmxr]

I prefer my single malt scotch aged in ex bourbon and/or Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.

[@christopherorr5262]

Love me some bourbon

[@Suzukidave]

It would be great of the government if they could give small quantity distillers a break on the cost of Licensing .

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Take it up with Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, those small government Kentucky conservatives.

[@thepwright]

Really enjoyed the history of the bourbon industry. I did notice apparently there are no women in Kentucky and Eddie Russell is a mute.

[@dustinjohnson3463]

Alcoholic drinks for alcohol a Tru drinker enjoys the flavor this is why burbon is King

[@officialdirtmcgurt]

WILD TURKEY 101, For LIFE!

[@billbudd2535]

Some areas it's not illegal to drink it, it's illegal to sell it. Difference.

[@tommykoenig6086]

I think the Kentucky Distillers Association needs to step in with all the price gouging. Some stores are charging 2 to 20 times higher then what it should be.

[@patrickcasper7487]

They just raise prices until they can barely keep it on the shelves. If they left it low, youd never see a bottle to purchase. Like in price control states where people stand in lines on shipment day for hours and theres none left by lunchtime

[@Joeybagofdonuts76]

It's real easy to control that. Go to a different store.

[@сольперец-к6ф]

Whiskey loves stability.

[@jimmyaugustine4181]

Does anyone know the song at the 21-minute mark? Outstanding documentary.

[@Vnytriecrana]

это прекрасно!

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

Distillery's were left untouched.

[@walfordhome2635]

@46:36 The Cigar industry has similar great camaraderie.

[@LIFEOFNORWAY]

I didn’t know John Sturgis was a bourbon expert!?😮

[@PatrikLehto-tp2td]

Hei! Nokatsellaan Tääkin. Noi Loppuun Asgi.

[@emceemon1]

Love it

[@kylemoore907]

Missouri’s water is limestone. Hell our rivers are green tinged… Always wondered why we didn’t have renown bourbons…

[@louisvillebmxr]

It's March 2024 now and Ben Holladay Distillery in Missouri is making big waves in the bourbon market. I just grabbed a bottle of their Bottled-in-Bond.

[@686Snub_NoDash]

So is Pennsylvania's and there are tons of newer distilleries here

[@michaelbauers8800]

Isn't it false to say it's illegal to drink in dry county? I thought the prohibition was sales. If you bought alcohol elsewhere, you can drink it.

[@D.T.3.]

If you enjoyed this movie. I would recommend, Neat: The Story of Bourbon

[@morningstarx5340]

That hurt my heart to watch him pour Angel's Envy into a shot glass 😔

[@bluebruising]

Then you missed the entire point. It’s about enjoying it how you like.

[@morningstarx5340]

@Cody Kendall but isn't that why I said it hurt MY heart? Because I just looked back at my comment and I definitely didn't say this dude is a poser because he took a shot.

[@ThmsDouglas]

@@morningstarx5340 Oh you meant to ! jk

[@gordonmohr2268]

I love bourbon. and , its not just for breakfast

[@DeadCell765]

Wow this is intresting so with global warming bieng a problem burboun whiskey will change forever