How to Break Into the Whisky Industry - Traveller Whiskey Blend No 40

[@j_rosenberg]

Just over four years ago, when I was 16, I stumbled across the whisky vault after realising that what I was learning in chemistry at school was intrinsically related to distilling. I fell in love with the idea of whisky and becoming a distiller and I decided then and there (even though I didn’t touch whisky until two years later when I turned 18) that I was going to, someday, become a distiller. After leaving school, I started a Bachelors degree in viticulture and winemaking which I am now halfway through. I might have to get a job in the wine industry first (which has always been the plan) but when the time is right, I’m planning to jump ship to work at a distillery and hopefully even start my own distillery. If anyone is still reading at this point, all I have to say is cheers and thank you for changing my life you magnificent bastards 🥃

[@numanuma20]

You do not need to get involved in the wine industry to go into the whiskey industry. Take the Wine and Spirts Education Trust Award in Spirits course.

[@numanuma20]

You don’t not need to be in the wine industry to get into the whiskey industry. Take the WEST award in spirits and the Certified Bourbon Professional™️ or Scotch course to start. The wine industry needs people who are passionate about wine and getting others excited about it to get more people interested.

[@j_rosenberg]

@@numanuma20 I know I don’t need to but considering job availability in the wine industry in Australia and New Zealand relative to their whisky industries (3000+ wineries compared to 60-70 odd whisky distilleries), I have a far better chance of getting a job starting out with wine (which I also have a great interest in). Besides, some of the craft guys who started out in wine have done some amazing things with whisky. As for WSET, I am looking into the spirit courses near me and am hoping to do it later in the year (maybe after I do level 2 in wine for my degree). If anyone has done WSET, how entry level is Level 1 for spirits? I know that level 1 wine is easy and I have been told by my professor that because of this we skip straight to level 2 but maybe spirits is different 🤷‍♂️

[@JustinPivinski-cm2rh]

That's what's up good luck.

[@christurney6339]

Good luck sir!

[@EvanCubbedge]

Love this guy. I myself am a whisky connoisseur, and the frontman of a band, therefore I am basically the same person as Daniel. Everything he said is spot on. Cheers.

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

Step # 1: Make a HUGE fortune doing something else. Step # 2: Spend a HUGE fortune building a distillery. Step # 3: Work long hours, live like you’re a peasant and MAYBE you’ll break even. That’s how you get into the craft whisky industry. If you’re not bent for it, you’ll be broken by it. If it’s in your blood you’ll never be happy doing anything else.

[@esoterictrinitarian1990]

Well. Shit.

[@KLAYM0RE]

Daniel is right about the approach. I applied for a job at a craft distillery I loved and never got a call. After attending a couple bottling parties I got an interview and hired. Best job I ever had, I miss it so much.

[@alabamafootballpodcast3582]

Legit fantastic story about how you cracked back into the Austin scene. A true lesson about serving others and becoming indispensable to others. Thanks for that!

[@TheFuzzman66]

I may be biased, as a working musician of over 34 years, but I always especially enjoy your comparisons with music. Whether it be a business comparison, or the bass, mid and treble tasting notes, it always hits home for me! Cheers to you!

[@robnewbold1]

Wonderful storytelling and whiskey review. Outstanding format and unique presentation.

[@Scotchnow]

I continue to be amazed by your insight and strategic capabilities. Not trying to fanboy you, but seriously some of the best intellect I've seen. Impressive.

[@ryand7764]

This may be the newest bottle they've ever reviewed

[@sagarkharbanda5420]

Really nice and beautiful way to blend in with what you love and enjoy doing. Really helpful thank you for sharing your experience and describing in such a simple way for it.

[@bigdaddy4691]

I am going to remain a whiskey enjoyer. I complain sometimes , but I love to build, and grow things that are needed. I noticed that a lot of the farmers from where I came from had a choice to make. Either switch their product to support factory farms to hold onto their land, or change their whole business model, or a combination of both. I noticed a lot of the old dairy farms are now growing their own ingredients and making their own brands of beer/whiskey/gin/tequila variants/etc.. there's a lot of competition especially in the craft beer industry, but I have noticed that these farmers' just have better products in the end. They are farming their product from seed to bottle. Some are very successful, and some seem to have a hard time reading the market. For me though growing up on a local farm that we lost when I was a kid, and all the changes that entailed, it's refreshing to go home and find all these thriving businesses among the failed ones.

[@numanuma20]

I’m a wine drinker who is looking to get into the wine industry on the retail side and a musician and I like what you said.

[@stebeardX]

Have to say, been watching you and rex for years! and still love the new format so cheers. but today is the first time i went down your music and i must say you are great! brilliant voice mate! and great music. excellent thank you.

[@davidfromkyushu6870]

Your advice on breaking into the club scene was also kind of how I met my wife. Became a regular at a place, got to know people, one of those people introduced me to her.

[@TheWhiskeyRambler]

Loving your videos. So much information that pertains to not only whiskey, but leading a good life in general. I look forward to them every week. Also nice to see a review of Traveler on its own, not comparing it to a bourbon, which it is not. I have enjoyed it for what it is. Is it going to amaze you with complexity and obscure tasting notes, nope, but it’s a decent pour with some good flavors.

[@brettAnichols]

If you're not ready to make your own beer, start with fermented sodas. A ginger bug (soda starter), is really easy to make and care for and with that one tool you can make dozens of different sodas!

[@jeffbayer569]

Okay I admit it. I was getting tired of hearing about Traveller. But I see now for what it is. Just a simple bottle for the masses who aren't nerds. As for the advice, thank you. And thank you for another great conversation.

[@SuperNigel61]

I love the layout and how your told the story. Freakin' awesome.

[@schwarz_mit_whisky]

Im actually trying to get into the whisky industry and i can't thank you enough for all these tips! 🥃 cheers to you daniel

[@brokentillman4346]

Greetings Br, srry so late today. Fun fact, literally purchased this very whiskey today at a chain grocer for $18. No coincidence. Great comparison. Cheers. Respect-Love-Support

[@leepayne4885]

Amazing

[@its_ilan2581]

Always appreciate your content my man 💪🏼

[@robertleidner9703]

Always amazing information. Will apply to work

[@crackthesky9891]

Thanks, I just like drinking the whiskey.

[@EDHBlvd]

Same.

[@imdartson3679]

Daniel would be cool to see a video acting as a beginners guide to pairing cigars and whisky. All my experiments end up detracting from both components in the pairing, so I end up preferring to keep them separate.

[@jjy3k10]

They have an old video on cigar and whiskey pairings and I can't remember if it's on vault or tribe. But from my own experience I only ever focus on one or the other. Not to say that you can't discover aspects of both. But pick a cigar you're familiar with and pair it with different whiskies, and do the reverse. Pick a whiskey you're familiar with and try different cigars with it. From there you will learn which pairs well with what.

[@EDHBlvd]

It’s really nice for $31.99 (what I paid at my local Costco). I probably should get another bottle before it’s gone.

[@ARGONUAT]

Daniel The Real Deal Whittington!

[@forlornHope]

Cheers 🥃

[@-RONNIE]

Good video thanks 🥃

[@matthewmorin7016]

Word on the streets is its Barton bourbon and Canadian whiskey.

[@jerryfite]

Hey Daniel I also have a special needs son and appreciate your dedication to your child but also not making it a big deal.

[@xxacidmv]

Welcome all Whiskey Vaulters to Story Time with Daniel! Great advice that applies to more than just the Whiskey and Music industries.

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

I'm guessing they're not giving any details on the blend so they can change it if costs go up or supply from specific distilleries dries up

[@WhiskeyDearg-MichaelS]

Good advice, now to find a quality distillery within decent driving distance of my home...MORE RESEARCH! Who plays the little guitar ditty in the intro and outro?

[@WhiskeyVault]

Me :)

[@gp8928]

when you and Rex split, you were given custody of my viewing. at first, I missed the shenanigans a little. moreover, your first episodes were a bit shaky in my opinion. but lately you've been knocking it out of the park. dare I say it, I actually like the new stuff better than the old. never thought I would be saying that.

[@Koby616]

Great advice as always. Maybe you plan re - review some of the popular whiskey? 😊

[@BiffStrongo]

Interesting. How would you recommend that I break into the beekeeping industry?

[@WhiskeyVault]

Be a busy bee

[@1218Draco]

Had a Buffalo Trace rep stop at my bar, tried a taste; peppery, sweet like maple syrup & brown sugar, a mix of Sazerac Rye & Trace Bourbon. This is pretty & sturdy enough for straight, on a rock, maybe an old fashioned or bees knees but don’t mess with it too much

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Interesting considering there isnt any buffalo trace in it

[@UltrahotPeppers]

I paid $41 plus tax and I don't even know why I bought one. So far the majority of reviews are pretty harsh on this whiskey. I had considered giving my bottle away but after your description maybe I'll drink it.

[@24gabe]

If you’re an avid whiskey drinker, you may notice it falls flat compared to countless of other offerings. But, it’s a bottle I’ll keep on the shelf to introduce whiskey to friends that have been hesitant to try because of how mellow and easy going it is.

[@UltrahotPeppers]

@@24gabe Yeah I typically drink barrel proof bourbon so just about anything low proof falls flat. I do enjoy some older lower proof offerings.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

​@@UltrahotPeppersthis whiskey is near flavorless, you most likely wont enjoy it

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

Before watching, this is my guess at the advice: Learn about whiskey, as much as you can Go to whiskey events and talk up people in the whiskey industry Find a local distillery and see if there are any events you can start attending there and get to know the people at that distillery Volunteer to help at the distillery (labeling, packaging, the tedious basics) As you're volunteering, talk to those working at the distillery more, ask if there's any way you could help in the making of whiskey Continuing going to whiskey events, possibly even volunteer at them Network

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

One more thing, interact with distilleries and other people in the industry on social media! Get your name recognized!

[@carlcameron3524]

Where is Rex?

[@kevinblock2307]

Well now I want to sip whiskey and listen to Daniel play some tunes 😉

[@neilmattos2756]

🙌🏻😁

[@biged3408]

A rep let it spill that it’s mostly Canadian whiskey and Barton’s..

[@B1gC4st]

Caribou crossing 80% lol

[@YoJimBo851610]

294👍

[@LeatherDaddy97]

But...its not a craft whiskey. Its canadian whiskey and barton with no flavor for triple the price everybody else asks for the same thing. I dont see how this is remotely a positive. Not trying to hate pr anything, but what good is there to say about this bottle?

[@keithkcweld5188]

Great video! Thank you