How Fruit Brandy Is Made

Neven is a name you will know about in a few years when discussing fruit brandy. His attention to detail, respect to nature, and passion for distilling is something I truly admire and respect. I am so glad I got to learn from him and even more proud to call him my friend.
➡️ Neven distilled his first fruit brandies with his father, when he was eight or nine years old. He learned to make whiskey on an ADI internship at the Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher Iowa and plans to open a distillery in his native Croatia.
➡️ Additional Information about the distillation process:
The distillation is a process of taking a liquid mixture that contains lots of chemicals with different boiling points, boiling the lot of them, and controlling the condensation process. The more volatile liquids will boil sooner than the less volatile liquids, so they can be preferentially captured since they will condense sooner.
➡️ What Does The Terms Mean: Foreshots? Heads? Middle cut? Feints? Tails?
A “cut” is when the output of a pot still changes from undesirable to desirable (or vice versa). When the cut is made, the liquid output from the still is literally redirected to a different receiver (container). “Heads” (also known as “foreshots”) precede the “middle cut,” which precedes the “tails” (also known as “feints”). The “heads” or “foreshots” can contain unsafe or unpalatable chemicals.
The “middle cut” is the desired output of the pot still. The “tails” or “feints” are what comes out of the still after sufficient alcohol has been extracted from the still such that the concentration in the output is no longer high enough.
➡️ Additional Information About The Term Low Wines?
This is the name given to the product of the first distillation in the pot still process of manufacture. It is the distillate derived from the wash and contains all the alcohol and secondary constituents and some water.
It forms the raw material of the second distillation, which is carried out in the Spirit Still. The feints and foreshots are added to the low wines when the spirit still is charged.
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[@dasnogood2051]

This man's attitude screams Balkan slavic, I just recognize his attitude form my life. Rakija connecting people

[@drinkdestinations]

That’s interesting you pointed that out. Rakija was so cool to learn about and how that is tradition through out the Balkans. Cheers, -Jeff

[@StillIt]

Awesome episode team. I just stumbled on this with a random search. Are you coming to New Zealand??

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much for the comment and New Zealand is def. on the list to come visit. -Jeff

[@StillIt]

@@drinkdestinations awesome! Look me up when you start planning for New Zealand. I would be super Keen to colab :)

[@drinkdestinations]

Still It sounds great 👍🏻 👊🏻👊🏻

[@purestilton]

This would have been good if it wasn’t for that awful music. Yuk.

[@drinkdestinations]

We win some and lose some, but We definitely learn from what we do! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for letting me know. Cheers, -Jeff

[@asAbsolute]

Personally I like the music.

[@lbjvc23]

@@asAbsolute me too

[@josipgalic7301]

I haven’t left a single comment on youtube, but this video thrilled me so much that I just couldn’t resist it. Educational and inspiring for me as a future food engineer. Great work!!!

[@drinkdestinations]

The cool thing is I definitely make sure I respond to everyone, and you made my day. Thanks so much and really glad you enjoyed the episode. Cheers and thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Means a lot. Cheers, -Jeff

[@NevenVorkapic8]

When I see all this drone footage, I realise why am I so much in love with Lika, the region I come from. Have I told you that Plitvice Lakes NP is just behind those mountains in the south? Thank you so much, my dear friend!

[@drinkdestinations]

The area, food, culture is special. Plitvice lakes is so beautiful. Your in an amazing area my friend! -Jeff

[@joeestrada739]

Neven Vorkapic hey man your story hooked me to become interested about distilling. I learned from this video😂

[@ARCSTREAMS]

i was just commenting on what a lovely looking place this is

[@ARCSTREAMS]

ahh i just realize you are the guy in the vid :)

[@uzolarry7400]

Pls sir, I am interested in getting a private lecture on this. How do I link up with u?

[@virtueofsunlight1342]

So much passion for the craft, i loved it!

[@sibijose3jose902]

The invention of Alcohol maybe the footstep of other discoveries in our planet .

[@drinkdestinations]

Love it man and couldn’t agree more.

[@sridhar2malladi]

nice content and nice choice of doing what you like, inspired... thanks

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much for the message and really glad you enjoy the channel. I’m doing what I love and glad to share it with the world. Cheers, -Jeff

[@ZachPerryCPA]

Woah, blown away by this video! Subbed immediately, can't wait to cruise through your other content. Thank you!

[@drinkdestinations]

Hell yeah!!! Look forward to your thoughts about the other episodes and let me know if there is any beer, wine, spirits you would like us to go film. Cheers, -Jeff

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗 I just watched your video on Ilay peat preservation 🤗

[@coskunman123]

my goal is to one day distill and make my own spirit. watching this guy do his thing all from in his back yard is inspiring. great video man!

[@drinkdestinations]

Neven, is working on opening up his distillery in Croatia now. Truly an inspiration to me and many out there. I’ve talked to a few distilleries that started small and distilled in there basement, backyards for years perfecting their craft. You just got to start. Keep me posted on when you start. Cheers -Jeff

[@stepupmybody7784]

Great episode! I am learning a lot by watching these videos Brad. And the text you add on the video with complementary information is very helpful too. Tiago Soares

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much Tiago. We are teating different things now and glad to hear that you like the text with additional information. -Jeff

[@lauritafajita2009]

❤️ 😭 love this video & this man’s story SO much. Blesssssings

[@drinkdestinations]

Laurita Fajita thanks so much and so glad you enjoyed the video. 🙏🙏🙏-Jeff

[@Naapeajaea]

I just returned from Stellenbosch South Africa with a solid week of wineries, and yet the surprise highlight of my time there was a tour of Van Ryn brandy distillery, learnt so much ! 20 years of ageing in oak barrels !

[@drinkdestinations]

Nice, thanks for sharing and wish I would’ve stumbled across this place you mentioned! I absolutely love it there. That whole area is beautiful. One of my first episodes i filmed is how wine is made with Groot Constantia, the oldest winery in SA. Cheers, -Jeff

[@Naapeajaea]

@@drinkdestinations yeh, we passed on groot... but did most of the other ones... but back to that tour of Van Ryn brandy... I was filming the whole tour but they made us leave all our cameras and mobile phones and electronics outside as this whole dark room that was filled with oak barrels of 10-20 years old 78% alcohol could possibly blow the place sky high. (highly unlikely, but I guess it's possible since you could smell it in the air !)

[@BTArnold100]

South African here, glad you enjoyed your visit! Please do come again!🇿🇦

[@timd8912]

Hope to make it there some day.....

[@FelineRed]

Cheap or expensive, brandy is my favorite drink.

[@drinkdestinations]

I can understand why! This was my first time drinking it and now I’m spoiled! It was amazing learning all about Brandy, especially from Neven! Any brands in particular you recommend me trying? Cheers, -Jeff

[@DsBalsak]

@@drinkdestinations It looks like you have already been in South Africa, as we have a fantastic brandy route in the Cape, u should try a pot distilled brandy like Oude Meester its very sweet, or even KWV that is the more local everybody drinks it brandy

[@drinkdestinations]

Johan Du Preez thanks for the information. I absolutely love South Africa and will definitely be back. I was surprised to see how much Brandy was consumed there. Cheers and I appreciate you taking time to comment. -Jeff

[@daniallugodanial2871]

What song back ground in minit

[@cbody70]

Great video. I learned a lot particularly a new head sealing technique. Putting a lip around the top of the pot and just using water to seal the head is such a simple and elegant solution. Certainly beats the old flour paste method. Thanks for sharing.

[@drinkdestinations]

I really appreciate it. I learned so much from Neven and was glad to share the info which is what this channel is all about. Sharing what I’m learning in beer, wine, and spirits. I appreciate you taking time to comment. Cheers, -Jeff

[@noecharbonneau5725]

Love Croatia, Croatians and Slivo!! Please keep in touch with Neven and let us know if he ever starts to market his slivovica. I have harvested plums from my trees and neighbors and have two large carboys fermenting away in my kitchen. My hope is to distill them into some homemade slivo.

[@drinkdestinations]

Noe Charbonneau Neven is in the process of starting his distillery. The website is kapeladistilling.com. I can also put you in touch with Neven if you have any questions during the distilling process. Cheers and thanks so much for the message 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻-Jeff

[@DansBuddhaBodega]

I want that still. Ive never seen one that works like a double boiler. You could mash right in the pot, and not have to worry about scorching the solids.

[@elvee5520]

Thanks Neven it was a pleasure to watch at your craft and thank you Jeff for posting a great video

[@drinkdestinations]

Neven is the man!!! He is amazing at what he does and look forward to following his journey in opening up a distillery in Croatia. Can’t thank you enough for the support and so glad you enjoyed the episode. Cheers, -Jeff

[@saarthakpanda9143]

Yeah!!!!!!! New Video! New Adventure!!

[@hanw3272]

Thank you for sharing, the world is still waiting for you explore more

[@blickluke]

Edna golyama rakia molya!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS JEFF,🤗 NOW MY SON WANTS TO START MAKING BRANDY…😁🤷‍♂️ maybe someday 💚💚💚

[@garg0731]

Looks like Croatia translated in english means Heaven.

[@drinkdestinations]

Couldn’t agree more with you. One of my favourite places to visit.

[@ollelarsson451]

I wonder how they make Swedish Absolut Vodka

[@drinkdestinations]

I’ll send them a message and see if they will let me come film an episode there. Been wanting to make Vodka for a while now.

[@x-tremevidpro]

Great for 272 days it has to rest then the Refining begins.

[@timd8912]

Thank you so much......

[@drinkdestinations]

Thank you brother!! Always great to get comments like this. Cheers -Jeff

[@lazyplumber1616]

at 6:24 your caption says "low wines" but you meant "fore-shots" the harmful portion of the run before the heads is about %2 of the total volume of the run. I have hear it is an excellent glass cleaner and fuel alcohol.

[@drinkdestinations]

Yeah I made a mistake calling it low wines and yes, Neven saved it to clean glass actually hahahahah. -Jeff

[@bandierarossa1072]

Супер видео! Браво!

[@thomasmerkert]

It is stories like this that make me appreciate a good spirit even more. And it is interesting to see the whole process done by a home distiller. Very nice.

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much brother! Neven and I are still great friends to this day and I guy I look up to in the industry.

[@tasteapiana]

I like how this was produced, very to the point with lots of visuals depicting Neven's environment as well as his procedures. I especially enjoyed the personal interactions and how you looked at him as if you were a music student in the presence of Mozart himself. Any average one of us would meet a guy like Neven and assume there's not much going on within this guy but, yikes, he is internally bubbling with insights and skills. Awesome presentation of an awesome individual doing seriously intriguing stuff there. 10 thumbs up.

[@drinkdestinations]

Can’t thank you enough for this comment and taking the time to write this. This is my journey to learn from amazing people like this. I’m not the star of this channel, but merely a guide to highlight the true stars of the alcohol industry and the Nevens around the globe. Meeting people like this and calling them my friend is what it’s all about for me. Not a business transaction and that’s it. I continue to follow and say hello to Neven. Truly a master at what he does. Cheers

[@monto39]

What a wonderful video! I dated a girl briefly that was from Bosnia. She gave me a bottle of plum rakija (?sp) that her Dad made - prob. about 100proof. It was SO delicious! It was unlike any other spirit I had ever tasted up till then, and I was hooked. Since then I've found some Hungarian apricot brandies in that style, but not really any good plum ones. Anyone have suggestions for commercially available, E. European style plum brandies?

[@drinkdestinations]

Such a great story! Thanks for sharing!

[@ariyadwipangga1935]

Ngga salah ? Iklan Hafizh ada di channel ini.. 😭..?

[@Kampela99]

, good one, "dirty look" is not meaning bad product because too clean process may sometimes kill really good stuff and anyway they themself seems to be happy "guinean_pigs" (eh, me too), liked this video because it was so original.

[@drinkdestinations]

Really appreciate the feedback and comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and me and Nevin are still good friends today. Cheers, -Jeff

[@drdzdd]

I tasted this plum brandy, its magic, magic!. You guys please give it a try

[@kiwiprouddavids724]

So if I made a blackberry and sugar mash and distilled that is what I get called brandy or do I have to Age it will oak for it to become brandy ..... sorry I a newbie at distilling

[@匚尺卄]

see what sucks is i want to LEARN how to make brandy every part of it and make some so say like 30-40 years down the road i have some aged stuff so i dont have to buy some expensive stuff then, be able to make my own blend of what i know would taste good.

[@drinkdestinations]

My opinion would be to find the nearest Distillery and see if you can volunteer your time and in exchange learn the process.

[@cucarachaandre5171]

Thank you so much, I learned a lot…cheers, kanpai, tagay, saúde, sláinte Jeff

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much and really glad you enjoyed the episode. -Jeff

[@MrTee3three]

Great video, thank you. Did he say to dilute with 'demineralized' water? Does that basically mean distilled water or RO-filtered water?

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, They use RO water at the distillery.

[@toddlawson4448]

I went to a palinka festival in budapest years ago. Small distilleries, family operations. Its an awesome cultural event but wow its strong and crazy flavors.

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks for sharing and I can only imagine all the wild stuff you see there! I Really enjoyed Budapest.

[@kermauro527]

Try Lebanon you gonna enjoy

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks, I have been to Lebanon 🇱🇧 before, but only tried Almaza beer. It was amazing. I will keep my eyes open for it. Cheers, -Jeff

[@michaelpadleta5338]

Absolutely cool do you have

[@kenhoffman7142]

Very cool, and I like the brother-ship, Just learning how to do this and my still should be in next week and I have to agree with 8 EMA, beautiful area, last time I was in the area, was not so much, so I love to see people not only prosper but loving life. I really want to know more about distilling plumb, and Cherry

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much for the comment. If you have any questions regarding distilling fruit spirits please let me know and I will put you in contact with Neven or someone who can answer your question. Cheers, -Jeff

[@cucumebember]

If you want to know more about distilling plumb, come to Romania .

[@novakovicslavoljub84]

Come to Serbia, the kingdom of plum rakija.

[@drinkdestinations]

I definitely need to look into Serbia and heard about the amazing Rakija there.

[@Testing329]

Viva Christo Rey

[@lborg027]

One of my favorite videos so far!

[@drinkdestinations]

Awesome brotha. This was one of my favourites as well. -Jeff

[@ChefsBackyard]

So amazing. I love that he planted and tends the fruit trees.

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks and I was honored to really take part in the culture and tell Nevens story. There will be more stories like this in the future. Stay tuned and appreciate the support! -Jeff

[@djokomoertijonojack9501]

Keren

[@pipowijaya8120]

Mantaaap👍👍..GBU

[@thenoob629]

Dats "Kasippu" ma man

[@cesar9jr]

Great work 🍻

[@lashakashakashvili6923]

Hi everyone here, I'm from Georgia. I have so many problems with sugar mixing distulling fruit alcohol. Can anyone here teach me how to produce clean spirit from fruit without adding sugar? Please, I need this and if there is any ways to do not use sugar with fruits, teach me to. I'll be glad for you people. I'm begginer, I just started now and I have so many problems about sugar

[@drinkdestinations]

Send me your email address bro. We will get you tracking and definitely help you out. Cheers, -Jeff

[@lashakashakashvili6923]

@@drinkdestinations [e-mail] One day I'll invite you in my home in Tbilisi and will show you my cellar and distillery room. But before that loot's of things I have to do. Thank you

[@drinkdestinations]

I definitely look forward to it. I’ll send an email out to some distilling friends. To answer your question. Cheers, -Jeff

[@fahribasir9232]

Mantap bro !!!

[@x-tremevidpro]

Tons of Refining!😮

[@drinkdestinations]

Yes definitely 💯

[@jamessmith-np7yf]

I luv this video I've watched it 3 times now!

[@drinkdestinations]

Neven and I continue to be good friends and he is in the process of opening his own distillery. He is still making amazing Rakija and working on his craft. Can’t thank you enough for the support, means a lot. Cheers, -Jeff

[@12xxddr]

should you strain the juice from the pulp before distilling? I've heard some people say if you distill pulp it can burn at the bottom of the still and cause unwanted burnt/ bitter flavours

[@drinkdestinations]

You’re exactly right! We strained the juice

[@12xxddr]

so for the first run = no pulp distilled...only pure juice? just to confirm.....so the whole process was a double distillation? did you discard the foreshots in both first and second distillation?

[@drinkdestinations]

@@12xxddr so you don’t want any pulp because of scorching which will produces off flavors I. The final distillation. We double distilled and made cut points based off heads, hearts, tails. With the end result being around mid to high 50s ABV.

[@tysonkonken6184]

No thump keg? Interesting.

[@drinkdestinations]

Great point. I’m still learning so much about distillation but both of Nevens stills didn’t have a thump keg with it. I can ask him about it if you want to know the reasons. Cheers, -Jeff

[@richardharris5083]

Good video . I work with a lot of foreign people and they say its traditional in their countries.

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks for the feedback and taking the time to comment. I agree, this is a traditional drink in the Balkans. I’m glad we got to capture it in the traditional way most people remember with such an amazing distiller. Cheers, -Jeff

[@richardharris5083]

@@drinkdestinations thanks for something worth watching ..

[@drinkdestinations]

Richard Harris thanks and always working to improve on what we are doing.

[@SanTM]

Excellent video bossman

[@drinkdestinations]

Can’t thank you enough for the comment and glad you liked the episode. Cheers, -Jeff

[@nenadvignjevic76]

Its Rakija not brandy,balkan brand,but best is in Serbia :)

[@ronnalscammahorn8002]

Nice , follow your passion 🍀

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks, it’s exactly what I’m doing and while there are peaks and valleys on this journey, I absolute love what I am doing and being creative and curious about beer, wine, and spirits fuels this journey. I hope you’re following your passions also. Cheers, -Jeff

[@jrdnnbbn]

Come to indonesia to captikus

[@drinkdestinations]

It’s definitely on the list. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@fdk7014]

I've had home-made fruit brandy from Hungary ("Pálinka") several times, both plum and apricot. It can be really tasty but also very strong!

[@drinkdestinations]

Oh yeah the stuff I tried isn’t proofed down. It’s high ABV but really tasty.

[@ARCSTREAMS]

man what a really nice area to live in

[@drinkdestinations]

The cool thing is that the whole village was a tribe. They would stop over and say hello, bring fresh cheese or meat. Alll food was literally farm to fork. It was a great experience and I’m glad to have shared it. -Jeff

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@drinkdestinations that is awesome it should def be about the food exp too,you are very lucky to have these journeys of travel in your life,,something you will keep with you forever,keep doing it and sharing with those of us who aint that lucky and can only see the world through the screen

[@frank88ster]

Even in an Apocalyptic world, the most important skill next to food and fresh water gathering is the alcohol brewer. He rules!

[@drinkdestinations]

Couldn’t of said it better

[@kleanbeatzsupreme3569]

These guys really bonded

[@drinkdestinations]

💯💯💯💯

[@messi3666]

watching all of your videos man while drinking my locally brewed beer...thanks for the videos :)

[@drinkdestinations]

Sevillista Guru cheers and can’t thank you enough for the support. What’s the local brew your drinking? -Jeff

[@messi3666]

@@drinkdestinations FreeState October fest beer brewed in Lawrence KS :) Its one of the top 5 beers in US...that's what my local seller told me

[@haroldlemons3266]

I wanna come to work for you

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks brother, Hopefully travel it’s gets back to normal and I can start telling stories full time.

[@michaelpadleta5338]

Learn is the best medicine and having fun doing it is priceless. And thanks for your service my friend we all Appreciate it

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. I’m hoping others get value from my videos as well. That with everything you said makes this all worthwhile. Cheers, -Jeff

[@hpwan2]

This channel deserves more subs! 👍👍

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much and means a lot! I respect the process and we are starting to gain momentum now. Cheers and thanks for taking time to comment! -Jeff

[@ChemistryAmsterdam]

Wauw no commercials!!! +1 👍 Respeckt 🙏

[@drinkdestinations]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ARCSTREAMS]

not sure i noticed this the first time watching you vid 2 years ago but i see it says neven has a distillery under his name at the start of the vid, i know he was looking to have his own so im wondering if you recently edited to add the name of his distillery on this old vid? i also seen this 2 years ago as well How To Make Rakia (Fruit Brandy) - Neven From Kapela Distilling Co kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWGtdZxpqtOsaNk&ab_channel=StillIt so really no longer sure if he made his distillery back when you guys filmed this or he was till working on it

[@ARCSTREAMS]

btw since i have explored into plumb brandies in term of moonshine i tried a couple of kinds the maraska brand and one called navip that is supposedly aged 5 years although it has a very straw pale color and i did not like it, it was half way between shine and aged and just tasted bland and not pleasant or right , the maraska one from croatia is def my go too for eau de vie plumb shine, both aroma and flavor are spot on with a hint of tails in the right amount and after a couple days in the bottle with just a couple ounces removed it was so smooth i could not believe how it changed from rough to mellow like that , but i recently dabbled into an oak barrel aged one from serbia called stara sokolova after some research and finding a store that had more variety and im not into brandies but this was spectacular ,has faint old aged plum aroma notes and suttle plum smooth flavor with roasted nuts like almond /hazel on the finish ,very lovely stuff and def a brandy i would drink with cigar or certain foods or just a winter warming sipper on its own ,and the unaged maraska i even make cold remedy from it ,so slivovica maraska and stara sokolova are def my go too's from now on although the last one more pricey , i also recieved an older looking bottle of plum hine from hungary and dont really know the brand name but im saving that one to learn more about it ,could be something they have there or perhaps an old bottle someone found in the cabinet

[@drinkdestinations]

Last time I talked with Neven he was working on business proposal and funding for his distillery in Croatia.

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@drinkdestinations correct he was talking about making his own distillery in this vid that i first saw 2 year ago so then why is he introduced as a distillery owner with the name kapela in the vid? either this info was there originally for some reason or you recently edited it in as new info but it confuses with the content of the vid as he is talking about the future and owning a distillery yet you introduce him as a distillery owner?, this was the confusing part when i am watching this vid again 2 years later

[@drinkdestinations]

@@ARCSTREAMS sorry for the confusion and he is still working on a distillery called Kapela to this date. He is however making amazing Rakija

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@drinkdestinations np good to know and cool for him,, so i take it the info introducing him as a distillery owner of kapela in the vid was always there then? whats new with you jeff?

[@SUPUNNARAMPANAWE]

In Sri Lanka we are also distilling brandy. It's called Kasippu here..

[@drinkdestinations]

Awesome, thanks so much for sharing. It’s. Cool to hear all the amazing beer, wine, spirits that are part of cultures around the world. I’m putting it on my list to research. Thanks, -Jeff

[@TheGreyGhost_of43rd]

Awesome still setup

[@drinkdestinations]

Yeah nothing fancy, but get the job done.

[@TBrl8]

This dude seriously knows his shit.

[@milosevicradoslav2957]

serbian gold slivovica50%

[@joebarker3182]

great cat lovely

[@drinkdestinations]

The cat was the unofficial boss of the farm. 😀😀😀

[@ngurahverdy3858]

Destilasi arak Bali please

[@ngurahverdy3858]

Arak Bali local sprite in Bali

[@hippo_psy]

Salute Brother🤘subscribed.. You ll get more subscribers soon.. Wishing you ❤

[@drinkdestinations]

Awesome brother, thank you! For me it’s all about having amazing support from people like yourself! Messages like this get me so motivated to create and bring better episodes each and every time! Thanks bro, -Jeff

[@davidgamache3035]

The mutic is very intrusive and not particularly appropriate.

[@drinkdestinations]

David Gamache thanks and I’m always learning. Please explain more about what you mean so I can understand. If not no worries, just trying to learn from others and points of view globally. Thanks brother. -Jeff

[@xristosxenos9806]

So amateur

[@drinkdestinations]

@@xristosxenos9806 got to start somewhere.

[@elvrro]

I think whisky or bourboun it is easy, all time the same grain and just put in cask and time. Fruit brandy required much more skills and experience. Pozdrawiam.

[@drinkdestinations]

That’s what I respect the most and trying to highlight in beer, wine, and spirits is the skill and experience needed to make all of it. I respect so much the process of it all. I definitely respect what you are saying. Thanks so much for the comment and cheers brother, -Jeff

[@Mark-ks9jj]

Excellent video and certainly shows the art of craft distillers worldwide with family traditions passed down from father to son in this case.

[@drinkdestinations]

Mark Webb can’t thank you enough for taking the time and commenting, it fuels what I’m doing. I appreciate it. This was such a special story for me. Neven’s heart is in the right place and I’m honored to the his story and follow his journey in opening up a distillery. -Jeff

[@f.c.laukhard3623]

May I ask how you find all the people you visit?

[@drinkdestinations]

Yeah, a lot of research. Sometimes while I’m in the country I find out which places to visit as well. Word of mouth or someone messaging me has also been helpful, but mostly it’s a lot of research on what I am curious about. -Jeff

[@f.c.laukhard3623]

@@drinkdestinations That explains why you usually have several different things in one region. It really shows that you're doing your research. The videos are of a high quality, not only content-wise but also the cinematography. Huge praise from my side for that.

[@drinkdestinations]

F.C. Laukhard can’t thank you enough! A lot of work goes into these episodes, and I don’t expect people to know what all goes into making them, but it’s nice to get messages like this, because I pride myself on the amount of work goes into each and every episode. We are only getting better. Again thanks for the message and support. It means a lot. Cheers, -Jeff

[@f.c.laukhard3623]

@@drinkdestinations Well, credit where credit is due ;)

[@JoeyRamonAllones]

Slivovitz (plum brandy) Is about $22.00/fifth in northeast Ohio including tax.

[@drinkdestinations]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing. Not a huge demand for it in the states like in Eastern Europe. -Jeff

[@JoeyRamonAllones]

@@drinkdestinations I have only found three sources Slivovitz in my entire County

[@filipivanovic6550]

Best sorts of Plums for Sljivovica is Pozegaca,Crvena Ranka,Cacanska lepotica...all the best too domacin Neven and Jeff.

[@drinkdestinations]

Neven was talking about Pozegaca. That’s really where great Sjivovica starts. The quality of the fruit. Thanks so much for sharing and commenting. Cheers, -Jeff

[@paulp.l.4869]

"It's all between the methanol and ethanol" What? It looks like he knows what he's doing, but terminology and science not so much.

[@drinkdestinations]

Paul P. L. Thanks for pointing out and I will take full responsibility. Your right terminology is wrong and I am adding notes in description for clarification. Thanks so much and appreciate taking time to let me know. -Jeff

[@MrDikini]

When distilling fruit brandies one has to be extra careful with the cuts. The fermentation produces far more methanol than grain or grape ferments. That's why Neven pays extra attention to it.

[@drinkdestinations]

MrDikini awesome, thanks for the response and the information. I’m learning everyday from amazing people like you. Thanks, -Jeff

[@joeestrada739]

this video inspired me thank you so much

[@drinkdestinations]

Glad to hear. This is where it all started for Neven and now he is getting ready to open up his distillery. He has such a cool story. I look forward to hearing about your journey also. Cheers, -Jeff

[@joeestrada739]

yeah! happy to know that. this is even my first video that encourage me to focus spirits stuff 😂 I also love your channel dude 😂

[@MiguelExhale]

What kind of guitar is that playing in the background?

[@drinkdestinations]

Bro, great question.....I honestly don’t know and I’m trying to remember the track we even used. I can try and find it if you really want to know. -Jeff

[@JasonAlexzander1q47]

When does he cut it with water before or after the aging?

[@drinkdestinations]

He usually lets it sit for a month or so before he Adds RO water to a proof he enjoys.

[@daniallugodanial2871]

Minit 7.59

[@crtomirrozman]

THis is great channel.

[@drinkdestinations]

This made my day reading this. Thanks so much and really appreciate the comment.🙏🙏-Jeff

[@landungrestupambudi890]

We in Indonesia have a much traditional drink, like ciu and gedhang klutuk

[@drinkdestinations]

I’ve heard a lot about it! I’m starting to realize Indonesia likes to drink! 😀😀

[@lukeschiltz9688]

Take a shot of brandy every time he says talk to me haha

[@drinkdestinations]

Hahahahaha good drinking game. Hahahahaha love it😀😀😀-Jeff

[@yoguimasterof69]

Cute! very useful for what I'm starting! :) Thanks a lot!

[@drinkdestinations]

Rodrigo Montefusco awesome brother, cheers 🍻

[@parikoychannel6841]

Sir come to Philippines 🇵🇭 for drinks 🍹 red horse beer 🍻

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks for the response and I’ts definitely on the list. Red horse beer huh?? I will look it up. Thanks for the info and taking time to comment👊🏻👊🏻-Jeff

[@elvee5520]

I couldn't quite hear what was said at 10:15 something about 'and then start reducing it with ?'

[@huurrrr]

demineralised water

[@elvee5520]

@@huurrrr thank you

[@77936fief]

i'd love to watch this video, just tone down the music

[@drinkdestinations]

Great point, thanks so much! And I definitely keep this in mind in all current and latest episodes. Cheers, -Jeff

[@Denver_Risley]

Just starting to expand into brandy. I've made plenty of whiskey and there certainly is a few different things between the two techniques.

[@drinkdestinations]

Appreciate the comment brotha and for me it’s fascinating to see these amazing distillers create such an amazing mash Bill with whiskey or with brandy picking the fruit at the exact moment to give these amazing flavors. Then to pick the yeast to help these flavors evolve along with barrels etc. Etc. Respect to the art and science of distilling. -Jeff

[@joeestrada739]

did you guys make money from it?. I'm just curious😁😂