Gin... From a Whiskey Distillery? Why Would... What?

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Table of Contents
0:00​ intro
2:04​ whiskey to gin basics
3:42​ the column still
5:14​ spirit safe
7:49​ upper levels of the column still
9:07​ top level and condenser
11:34​ back to the ground floor
12:29​ Texas rye gin
13:05​ from whiskey to gin
15:26​ tasting
17:55​ Ladder ad
19:40​ cta
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This video was made with the help of:
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The first part of the intro cuts "Ladderlife" off... intentional?

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Finally got that scamstuff link secure, eh? Good for you!

[@gabeflame7803]

Oh No! Brian, did someone hold you down and cut your hair to make you look like an idiot!

[@gnat5166]

Brian cut your hair it's not a look. You are embarrassing your wife.

[@noahgranger6749]

Day eight of me asking them to bring back "Cause I'm a Modern Roooooooooooggggguuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeee" in the intro

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I think it's happening

[@walnuthead]

They liked it!

[@EneaG]

YES!

[@ChristopherTradeshow]

It brings your mind in when you hear that

[@noahgranger6749]

@@ChristopherTradeshow It really does

[@quintsaunders8093]

If either Jason or Brian aren’t there, I worry that one has accidentally/ intentionally killed the other

[@lonedog80]

Jason fell into a vat, when a bunch of mini Diamond Jims showed up to sing a song about it. Brian turns to Rex Williams (who is wearing a top hat) and asks "What, what are those?" and with a glare Rex responds "those, my pony tailed friend, are from an island far away, they're called Coleslaws..."

[@EricJAllain]

I generally worry that they accidentally killed themselves

[@lolk4530]

I love your username 😆

[@matthewdarocha8243]

Maybe thats why theyre advertising life insurance?🤔

[@Mutinyofthemind]

Brian looking like a budget Penn Jillette. (Would love to see Brian on Fool Us again!)

[@thenoblemute7669]

Brian Jillette, the best a man can get

[@nuenyabuiznus9444]

He has been and he did one of their acts

[@RoraighPrice]

@@nuenyabuiznus9444 and better than them too

[@buzz25]

Agree. Lately Fool Us has featured several amateurs. I would much rather see professionals like Brian Brushwood up there than some kid who performs for friends and family.

[@aidenmiller3832]

@@nuenyabuiznus9444 Not to be rude, but they _did_ say “again”, so they knew already

[@DasVERMiT]

Time to break out the pigtails, Brushwood.

[@DasVERMiT]

Jokes aside, this episode was fantastic!

[@Misack8]

I just read that in Mr.Pants voice.

[@micklane7306]

This might sound arbitrary but I think it's important to acknowledge not just how passionate jason and Brian are about all these episodes but also what good listeners they are. Seeing how Brian takes in the info while on the tour and relates it to his own knowledge shows how much he loves this. Truly well done episode as always guys!

[@walnuthead]

I'm so distracted by Brian's pony tail lol

[@eligreen6538]

Me too omg

[@jeffpayne4697]

He looks like a skinny keyboard carl lol

[@WhiskyCanuck]

Wait until he goes full man-bun

[@hidden_games7099]

I love it

[@gnat5166]

It looks nasty. It looks worse than the spikes

[@darkinertia2]

omg brian looks like a vice city side character...i didnt think he could outdo spikey brian yet here we are

[@whitenoise509]

And maybe a friend in the driver's seat muttering about bat country ...

[@darkinertia2]

@@whitenoise509 WE CANT STOP HERE

[@gaijinexec]

grant the wish of bringing back the spikes for an episode brian

[@Povilaz]

Day 13 of reminding the Modern Rogue to do another radio video!

[@Pigeon__Man]

Calling Ham Radio Crash Course... over...

[@twojuiceman]

Please

[@samsonite7694]

I think it would be funny to watch these two try to build a crystal radio.

[@gnat5166]

Day 36 asking Brian to cut his hair and grow a lushous beard.

[@1224chrisng]

they should try to bounce the signal off the moon

[@imstupid880]

Tl;dr: grain mash -> distill -> grain liquor -> oak barrels -> whiskey or -> infuse with botanicals -> gin

[@person9513]

Juicy is probably the most delicious adjective i've ever heard to describe alchohol

[@b.aleman8401]

I can relate to Brian's hair dilemma... The longer it gets the less I want to cut it and the more I can rationalize keeping it 🤣

[@critter8132]

Same here me and Brian have similar length

[@route2070]

Brian "I kinda wanna climb the ladder." Camera guy- Screw that I'm carrying a camera.

[@michaelproch8801]

Turns out Shwood isn’t Teller’s long lost bastard son after all, he’s Penns.

[@scamschool]

d'awww.

[@caseybug1110]

Reason #101 not to skip the sponsor: "This episode of The Modern Rogue brought to you by Ladde-"

[@dearkota]

Brian looks like that teacher that insists you call him by his first name and doesn't "do grades"

[@andrewharper1609]

At this rate he'll wind up in a Kaftan, smoking weed and going full hippie by the end of 2021.

[@theblackbaron4119]

That is oddly specific c: is there something you would like to tell us?

[@Mr-Blitz]

Whats up all you early-bird MR fans?! Sending good vibes from Red Deer Canada

[@ruebenglab4939]

Hello from Ontario!

[@kirkskywalker1701]

Salutations

[@delta8388]

Greetings from Washington DC!

[@1000man2]

Hi from Edmonton!

[@toobapheesh3756]

Receiving good vibes from North Carolina

[@godemperorphatty7185]

So, Gin is basically just Liquor Tea...That's why the British love it so much!

[@andrewharper1609]

I'm British and the only time I had a gin Martini I blacked out and wound up dancing with a pretty blonde for the next three hours. I came to still dancing and was so exhausted I had to sit down. I've stayed away from it since. I do think Sloe gin tastes really nice though.

[@MrGrimsmith]

Kind of, yes. In a classic G & T though the tonic is equally important, as is what you add to it. I still hold that Tanqueray gin, Fevertree tonic and a wedge of lime is perfect for me. Others differ in opinion but, much like our approach to tea, they're allowed to be wrong as long it's still gin :)

[@cromwandelure9901]

Brians got that Guybrush Threepwood hair going on.

[@DaveC74]

I'm shocked there's a drinking episode and Jason isn't in it.

[@vanguard616]

Didn't Jason say he went alcohol free?

[@RushGamma]

Jason stopped drinking a while ago I believe.

[@michaelparham1328]

He hasn't drank in over a year. At least not during an episode. I've spent like 15-20 minutes trying to track down why, but it's mostly speculation and hearsay. I'm still wondering why it's not referenced in any way shape or form. I get it if he'd rather keep it private, but again, that just leads to assumptions. Regardless of the reason, I feel like expressing it to the community would have nothing but positive implications for the show, the cast, and fans who might also be in a similar situation.

[@whitenoise509]

I've watched a few videos like this, but none have been this detailed. This was fascinating, thanks!

[@jrphredrickson5888]

I want so bad modern rogue and black rifle coffee to come together and do an understanding coffee series

[@kendallchaos]

I agree completely that would be awesome

[@riuphane]

Totally up vote like 50 times if I could. I'd love to see Brian and Jason with the BRC guys

[@Nvenom8.]

I like that Brian's growing his hair out. Us long-haired men gotta represent. Also, he can move forward with confidence that this will never be the most embarrassing decision he's made with regard to hairstyles.

[@thefaboo]

This is fascinating! Great questions, and great tour guide too.

[@happytorrentt4500]

I love the detail of the background music changing to a bassy beat when they were going over the base XD

[@IvoTrausch]

Controversial opinion: I think Brian looks good with a ponytail

[@Misack8]

Me too.

[@adamrassi3516]

Gin (Tangueray) and tonic taste like Christmas lol Such a fun flavor during the holidays.

[@DasVERMiT]

I like to go with the Tanqueray Rangpur since it's already got lime flavor in it. The citrus works great for the summer so really they're tasty year-round!

[@brysonfields2284]

Gin makes my entire body shiver, uughg gha i cant drink it lol

[@Don_of_the_Dad]

Tangueray is gross. It’s low on the list of good gin, right below perfume, but right above diabetic urine.

[@Pigeon__Man]

"Fusel oil" will always remind me of Robbie Robot analyzing the cooks bourbon. "Yes... relatively simple alcohol molecules with traces of fusel oil. Would 60 gallons be sufficient?" I've been to a few stills here in the NJ/NY/PA area and it's always interesting to hear the process. The one in Roscoe, NY made a gin they put in a barrel shortly, that was different. I hate gin and I loved that gin.

[@steamgadget]

Forbidden planet is such a great movie! Thanks for reminding me it exist! Cheers

[@TheHollowTiger]

It's kind of weird, as someone that finds just about every facet of drinking alcohol unpleasant, I'm still very interested in things like drink mixing, the history, and the process of creation of alcohol.

[@harleycriswell8504]

i love the process of alcohol despite not drinking

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Same, it's fascinating. At least the way MR presents it.

[@felixhaimson8921]

One of the distilleries in my town makes mainly whiskey, but also has an award-winning gin that I've come to love

[@dennisblogg]

The conversion to metric is really appreciated. Love from Europe.

[@hilotakenaka]

Not sure if you guys have heard, but in Tasmania, you can get gin and vodka made from sheep whey

[@andrewharper1609]

I did not know that. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheBlueCollarConservative]

I'll be in Austin at the end of April and everyone has said Still Austin is a must stop. I love a quality gin as much as wine and whiskey. I can't wait to try this gin now.

[@spacetexan8695]

This episode is super cool guys!

[@Raven_Leblanc]

Okay, Brian, it's time to give you a hint. Instead of using a boring plain rubber band for your hair, use a steel hairpin. Easiest way to carry a concealed weapon. Also, Good episode! Nice to learn about new spirits!

[@katieelise4954]

Tarnished Truth distillery in Va Beach, Virginia also distills gin alongside their whiskeys. This is cool 😎

[@roan5250]

Love the look Brian

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Awesome video.

[@treyreppe4348]

Stripping and rectifying are often used in chemical engineering. You should talk about azeotropes maybe if you discuss high proof spirit's (ie vodka or moonshine). An azeotrope is a point where the vapor mixture won't change (this results in a "maximum" proof) also for flavors lighter modules will travel higher changing flavors on each tray. Also each tray would be equalizent to a time in the pot still

[@GeofanyAndhika]

I don't even drink alcohol But this is fascinating

[@JudithOpdebeeck]

did i miss the notification that this was going to premier? because i keep missing it, and then its like halfway through when i do get to see it.

[@FaithsFallen]

I literally do not have a clue what's going on here, however I am on my 6th Laphroaig (Sorry Mom!) and am happy people smarter than I do!

[@FusionDeveloper]

Incredible distillery.

[@Aaron-zu3xn]

make a gin basket still,you literally just put copper pipes into mason jars with copper plates so it's a column still basically

[@m4rt_]

The Still Austin logo reminds me of the Statesman logo from Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

[@Platinum_Tugboat]

Id like to try some, but I dont want to buy a full bottle. I dont particularly like Gin, but this showcase really makes me wonder if I would like THEIR Gin.

[@XxGamer]

I like how Brian dumbs it down for us.

[@michaelgoss]

Brian rockin that young founding father look

[@ArktinenPeikko]

Brian is slowly evolving to Guybrush Threepwood. And I think that's awesome =)

[@kcrichton7485]

Oh shit, will brushwood end up looking like Steven Seagal or "Doc" Antle with that pony tail ?🤣🤣 respect that he tries really different hair styles, fuck yeah man

[@joshgardner1180]

Makes sense, alot of whiskey distillers in the uk make vodka and gin also so they actually have a profit whilst the whiskey ages

[@TheGameResponse]

Looking good Bryan. Still miss the spikes but this looks really rougish.

[@adamm2716]

i wasnt ready for ponytail brian

[@seharzt2729]

Holy crap, the first minute of the video I was wondering what Colin from Canada was doing in a MR episode.

[@Norable426]

I stg every time I come back to this channel after not watching for a while, Brian has a new haircut.

[@hendrikm9569]

I would love it, if you also would make an Episode about coffee.

[@michaelrolph198]

You guys should make a disc golf video!

[@DasVERMiT]

Oooh, I like this idea! Always thought it was a cool sport, but I know very little about it.

[@maxquintana3902]

Can you do a video of trying to turn regular beverages into alcohol with minimal external tools(such as alcohol)

[@Thevideogametheory]

This content is great

[@linus5242]

I absolutely love Gin! Its my favorite "very legit adult" alcoholic beverage

[@brianargo4595]

Love that he just called the beer mash the "garbage section"

[@aneetnaidu]

I didn't know shia lebouf worked there

[@kiro9291]

I had absolutely no idea gin and whiskey were so similar in the makes

[@m4rt_]

Did you know that in the United States, and Ireland it is generally spelled “whiskey". While in Scotland, and Canada it is generally spelled “whisky".

[@nathandunn2892]

Treaty Oaks makes gin too!

[@bvoyelr]

"One of the co-founders and currently the CEO." That's quite a vote of confidence, there. Sounds like he's already got one foot out the door.

[@evil1knight]

Dudeeee that hair man, you looking like comic book guy some Simpsons

[@daggaboy]

John knows his stuff! This is why the best stuff comes from these smaller distilleries. These distillers really poor their lives into it

[@INeedANewHandle]

Holy fuck Shwood looks AMAZING with tied hair. Looks like the biggest rogue, Matthias Shaw

[@danebraun1714]

That's funny because here is Australia, there is a company called nonesuch distillery that makes Tasmanian whiskey and Gin

[@jungleman3321]

Why no Murphy??!!! (Except for the ad)

[@tymosher17]

Brian's really starting to look like your high-school art teacher

[@andrewharper1609]

He's not red in the face yet. Or wearing a corduroy jacket.

[@edan3594]

you guys should look into applejack. an alcohol distilled through freezing

[@eyemmateo]

didnt love how you used the B roll of the tower from the ground more than once. It makes sense that you couldn't use a higher shot but I could do without the bottom few layers.

[@person9513]

PONYTAIL YAAAAASSSS

[@erilassila409]

My friend's a marketing boss person (I have no idea about his official title) at a gin distillery. I'm such a bad friend, I haven't even tasted his product yet! 😂

[@skR16RHD]

Got it!

[@aidanmarsh9602]

Sláinte, happy St. Paddy's y'all.

[@Jcc8t7]

love the resistance to calling botanicals spices and herbs

[@1218Draco]

Hipster Ponytail Vintage-T-shirt Brian ... not sure how I feel about it

[@brysonfields2284]

Im saving this video so when the world ends i can still get drunk!

[@michaelhatch5771]

The best Gin from a distillery is MKT Distillery in Katy, Texas

[@theshockmonster8421]

Dig Brian's hair style in the promo at the beginning

[@shags1130]

Yup

[@abooga-boy8854]

0:07 seconds in and i have to say, the man bun is a bold move. But i like it

[@damionlee7658]

If you want to get the most from your gin, start out by taking a generous sip and use it like mouthwash. It will burn, it won't taste nice, and you'll hate me for suggesting it. You can then either swallow that sip, or spit it out. Now you are ready to enjoy that gin. You will get more of the flavours, they will be richer, and the gin will be more enjoyable to drink. Trust me, it will change the way you drink gin forever.

[@joshbrunswick3762]

OMG BRIAN WITH A PONYTAIL!!!!

[@TheKamilkrawczak]

In Ireland Micil gin makers started whiskey production this week 😂🤣

[@schizophrenicgaming365]

Brian out here looking like Richard D James

[@smoove_]

Commenting for algorithm

[@BonsaiMaster300]

Not watching anymore till Brian cuts that hair!

[@Zelmel]

*GASP* You're cheating on Rex and Daniel!

[@cranfill]

Daniel sent us there.. 🤠

[@GalactoseGalaxy]

@@cranfill Where are you this episode dude? :O

[@theburlywizard]

That guy talks like a Chemical Engineer. I'd love to visit just talk in depth ChemE on the distillation process they use.

[@nickbouchelle5361]

Who needs whiskey tribe and modern rogue just make the whisky rogue

[@popcatzoo]

Is the methanol waste or is it sold for industrial use?

[@RavenDravenek]

Brian in a distillery is like a kid in a candy store.

[@person9513]

I've been writing so fancily that i keep spelling ladder (as in the climby thingy) as latter

[@thewhitebackground]

Please do another edc video