How To Make A Whiskey, Rum or Bourbon Barrel To Age Spirits

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Badmotivator Barrels are an innovative new way to age "smaller" amounts of spirits at home for long periods of time. I was lucky enough to go hang out with Ben at the Badmo workshop. Ben was kind enough to share all of his knowledge and experience with us.
It's pretty cool to meet "internet friends" and realize they are even cooler in person. If you end up making your own barrel make sure to share it on bens barrel thread on the HD forum (link below) or share it on Instagram (@chasethecraft and #badmo).
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• Little Barrels That Ac...
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1:44 Chop, Sort & Smooth
4:33 Working Fuel
5:28 Super Sucker
6:03 Burn It With Fire
6:40 Pancakes Or Toasted Wood?
9:26 Sets Of 3
11:23 Edges Not Buts
12:10 Drill, Dowel, Squish
15:03 Make It Round
16:23 Smooooooooooth
17:31 Mark The BUNGHOLE
19:30 FIRE!
21:42 Plumbing
22:38 Normal Tools?
23:53 Insurance Before Pressing
25:34 Make It Purrrrdy
27:19 Watch This Space
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[@unsub0007]

This guy's workshop is the epitome of the "necessity is the mother of invention" saying.

[@spr9013]

RIP Ben...you are the champ.

[@coastal_shiner]

Noooo 😢

[@satriahadjobaru2718]

hey what happened??

[@thebearded4427]

@@satriahadjobaru2718 Apparently it was a paragliding accident. Just found the video and thats heartbreaking :/

[@charlesdeshler202]

I had to watch this again after learning of Ben's death.... I am working my way thru the various videos and podcasts I've watched with him... He will be missed by many, and I am taking his wish/challenge to create some barrels.... Prayers for all of Ben's family and friends.

[@workhardplayhard801]

Rest in peace Ben . You have made a considerable difference in many lives with what you were so generous to share freely. God bless.

[@thebytespider]

I'm utterly impressed by all those jigs and custom tools. that is a man who has made every part of his build as efficient as possible

[@badmotivatorbarrels2273]

Thanks! It’s been fun, and I’m still thinking hard about how to get better and faster. I feel lucky to have found a good problem to work on. Endless improvement!

[@mickgibson370]

When I was making rum, I had 5 gallons glass jars. I put oak into chipper, then roasted it until it was like coffee! Then I put a cup of oak and 1 tablespoon imitation vanilla (oak trees) into the 5 gallons glass jars. I really liked at 180 proof! 3 weeks and it was done!

[@mikesterv]

Great stuff fellas. As an ex-cabinetmaker/carpenter myself, it’s inspiring to see Ben’s craftsmanship and innovative methodology, the jigs created for each step of the process are genius! I’m gonna have to give this a shot with the oak barrel staves I have in my home distillery. Cheers from New Zealand!

[@badmotivatorbarrels2273]

Do it man! And thanks. :)

[@kilroy07]

874-M1 is filled up and will live in my garage for the next 5 years... Thanks Jesse and Ben!

[@hoppie538]

The dubble three stage monster barrel. Loved this epesode. You guys make a good team. Thanks for the upload. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@michaelalden5119]

He is the mad scientist of barrel making! I love his precision

[@stig7657]

I am truely blown away by the quality of the barrels and the camera work rocks !! Thank you Ben and Jess Luvit !!

[@mizuian]

Call it the "Medium With Extra Steps". That's a neat product Ben makes.

[@hick-a-rican1260]

25:40 that is the smile of a very well accomplished man!!! Cheers and keep making more videos! Love your content so much!

[@whyomgwhywtf]

I have seen a lot of DIY jigs in my life but these are some of the most impressive I've seen. Very cool shop. Very cool barrels. All around fun video. Thank you both.

[@janeksobieralski7334]

17:35 "The bunghole is going to be reamed-" I'm fairly mature but Jesus Christ that got me 😂

[@AtlasFlynn]

You set out to make a barrel and ended up making a friendship

[@StillIt]

Very true!

[@sagopalm279]

Maby the real barrel was the friends we made along the way

[@AtlasFlynn]

@@sagopalm279hahahaha 😆

[@avlinrbdig5715]

From barrelmaker to shipbuilder #woodworking

[@screaminlordbyron7767]

Cauterizing bungholes together 🤭

[@djscottdog1]

I have casks but I like this idea , because it reduces maturation losses , prevents overoaking while still allowing for a proper maturation

[@dustinstober9647]

Finally got a Badmo barrel for myself and love it!!!

[@danielobrien9536]

Definitely gunna give this a go! Looks awesome. As a joiner and carpenter and home distiller Also with a garage full of seasoned oak this is right up my alley. Love when skill cross over between hobbies lol.

[@frankiesemailfd]

I find his technique and processes super interesting, he has streamlined every step of the process and has even made his own production tools to complete the step , well done sir , I will be looking for your channel and subbing

[@andyh7537]

I must say, your production quality has become top-notch. Excellent work man!

[@vialb2]

Awesome! Saw his work on HDF when I started, glad he's getting famous because he's a genius!

[@maisiephillips8564]

This was both awesome and wholesome. Thank you guys!

[@paulswan1965]

Bloody awesome you 2, bloody awesome. A must-view for all us crafters, one of you best Jesse, cheers from OZ

[@Tarzisme]

I really want to get one of these for aging mead in

[@KissmyBasss]

Great video, just crafters helping each other and making friends in the process.

[@FFDfirechef]

Can't wait to try this, thanks guys.

[@2barrell]

I know its been a while since this aired but I would call it tic-tac-toast

[@nigelmills8743]

Great video , I've got 2 barrels a 10 and 5l both in wood but like the idea of stainless wood combo. Good to see all the jigs aswell to make the job easier.

[@wellyftw]

This was great. I just received my BadMo barrel today and am looking forward to filling it with a whisky or a rum. So pretty excited to see how my spirit turns out in the future after a bit of time in the barrel.

[@hellbilly007]

Awesome video! It was cool to see Otis' cameo as well. Can't wait to see what you're going to age in these

[@StillIt]

Will be putting up a video this week using the first one :)

[@sgreatwood]

Fantastic video - so many hobbies combined: Drink creation, wood working and gadget/jig creation. I was waiting for the rim to get folded over the wood - after seeing that barrel so many times in your videos, I hadn't realised that the lip actually bends outwards.

[@HopsANDgnarly]

This was so damn cool! Thanks for sharing, Ben, and thanks for traveling, Jesse!

[@badmotivatorbarrels2273]

I’m so grateful to Jesse for giving me a chance to share all of this with you all! I’m really glad you dig it, H&G!

[@HopsANDgnarly]

@@badmotivatorbarrels2273 I’m gonna give it a shot and try to make one! I’ll tag you in the video when it comes out! 🍻

[@burtdeernie]

I'm fascinated with all the jigs and customized tools.....A real pleasure to watch.

[@johnhamerlick6711]

A true craftsman. Great stuff guys! HDer here. 🥃

[@lifeinthepacificnorthwest]

That's so awesome I've lived in clackamas oregon my whole life. Hope you enjoyed the beautiful landscape here in our state

[@jacobthompson1682]

Thanks for posting.

[@Time-and-Health]

Nice work guys, definitely a great solution to my aging problem in Bodia. Thank you :-)

[@walterashley149]

Love this!!! More compact, less entire wood barrel worries. One of the cooler things I've seen!!! I'm already a subscriber, because you as well have a jig for that!!!

[@grasshopperhawk]

Love this and what both of you do--thank you! I have barrel 393 and finally have a plan for it. This video just increases the anticipation.

[@b3ardedbarbarian]

So cool. Can’t wait to make my own

[@unOrigiNik]

This is such a good video by the way. I love the idea of making mini barrels with limited oak to match the volume of liquid

[@AhhZrulz]

I would love to make one someday. This is what I need to really progress to the next step.

[@craigbryant9925]

I love these so much. When I first started looking at getting into distilling myself (15? Years ago) I was mucking around with something similar but couldn't at that time get the actual steel barrel part sorted and it just sort of faded away.

[@stoniewan]

Ben is awesome! Thank you both for this instruction.

[@badmotivatorbarrels2273]

Aw, thanks! I hope you’ll give it a try, it’s a ton of fun.

[@AstrixCloud]

"And that's your bunghole" the realisation cracked me up! Then Jesse following through with "little bit disappointed you marked my bunghole like that" hahaha.

[@beerbbqman2644]

One of your best videos, Now I need to buy one AND make one of my own.

[@kennyfoster9064]

Very interesting process, and after watching it is made the process seem to be simpler. This probably makes viewers want to try this for themselves, I know I do, thanks guys.

[@scottmorrison9731]

Name it Postillion - it fits considering you are a guide for many in the distillation journey, it just rolls off the tongue, and the added bonus of it being what you use post-stilling 😂

[@airrikrhaine9654]

This man was a genius!

[@victorvannatter312]

That is an impressive wood shop

[@robertschroeder1978]

Jesse, great video with Ben on the making of these aging and conditioning barrels. I enjoy watching the process and look forward to the time of purchasing my own.

[@badmotivatorbarrels2273]

Thanks! I'll be watching for you, friend.

[@the_whiskeyshaman]

Bro that’s a sick set up. He has. I would call the barrel Neapolitan

[@reevinriggin3570]

I got mine the other day and the quality was just outstanding. It has spirits in it and currently waiting. patiently. for a long time. Thank you Ben for a quality product and I definitely will be back for more!

[@badmotivatorbarrels2273]

I really appreciate that feedback, RR. Thank you. I hope we’ll keep in touch!

[@phansen657]

Very cool. Been wanting to find time in my woodshop of late and make something completely new. I may have just found my next project!

[@thethirstybookworm]

Great video, thanks for introducing me to such a high caliber craftsman that is so incredibly humble and altruistic.

[@StillIt]

Yeah pretty awesome he is happy to share the love aye?

[@thethirstybookworm]

@@StillIt I'll be giving it a go and referencing both of your materials a lot.

[@slobberinrocco3247]

Absolutely way too cool

[@Reaperc-wp6xg]

I work for a barrel company its so crazy to see the work just in this little one

[@kodyhouston207]

I am definitely buying one as soon as they are available just joined the mailing list his passion and craftsmanship sold me. I think a medium toast no4 char should do well for my 60 percent white corn 20 percent wheat and 20 percent malted barley bourbon recipe and to let it age for a few years instead of a couple months will be nice

[@navymark101]

Great video Jesse, RIP Ben...

[@rustykeg4594]

Great idea, thanx gents.

[@Stuff.I.D0]

Yeah, your jigs are fantastic. Love it!

[@captainmonkey23]

what a video, carpentry and whiskey, my 2 favorite things!!

[@RichChh]

Ben: good work man, It's clear to see that you love innovating to create something you enjoy! You're a true engineer!

[@badmotivatorbarrels2273]

That’s high praise, my friend. Thank you!

[@madjack3314]

Nice work guys

[@Colsos]

This definitely go’s onto my bucket list to diy in honor for Ben and keep chasing the craft. Peace ✌️

[@Brumbie68]

Rip Ben, Thanks for the inspiration and passion

[@lekcom62]

Love it guys thankyou so much can't wait to buy a keg when I get some funds

[@jaredmorse9957]

If Steve Jobs was obsessed with wood instead of fonts 🥰

[@badmotivatorbarrels2273]

I’m also obsessed with fonts. :) Cheers!

[@deborahduthie4519]

I was thinking about a natural wood barrel about that size, just the other day. Very cool adaptation machinery. The stainless and oak☑️

[@garrymcgaw4745]

WOW!, that was real interesting men, thanks for the lesson.

[@RR-mt2wp]

What a great barrel, greatly enjoying the video.

[@Nickle314]

The driving of the wood into the stainless bucket was the bit that wasn't obvious - until you see it.

[@happydays577]

An inspiration

[@dannyberg4294]

The Still-it Stainless Soaker!

[@RiggerBrew]

This is really cool!!

[@meyogy2414]

The 50/50/50 barrel. Because anything this good has to be 150%

[@pseudomonad]

I love delicious-meets-arts-and-crafts! Hope your barrel gives you some delicious spirits!

[@QueenyCrowley]

This was so much fun to watch. Making jigs and optimising tools and operations is my personal fetish :) Thank you for sharing

[@The_Scottish_Biker]

Brilliant video. Great workshop and I love the use of pneumatics. Sorry to see your clip that Ben sadly passed. Great inventor and fabricator. Buying a couple of these is now top of my list.

[@jblob5764]

I am actually right by these guys. I'll have to check them out

[@stevenmcmaster]

cant wait to see badmo barrels in ANZ!

[@ajmarshall1021]

Nice one guys

[@ryanblystone5153]

Thank you

[@LilGugz]

Great video, ben is an amazing human and talented person. what an amazing video - wow.

[@BillMcGirr]

Very cool video. Good stuff.💪👍🥃

[@jeraldt1649]

Stillit Checkered Char! Great video.

[@treyreppe4348]

I'm tempted to try this with used wine barrel staves, there are tons available in the walla walla area. It would probably end up as a domed lid too!

[@acutabovetarot9330]

Love it!

[@johnfierce3043]

I love the videos brother. Keep up the good work.

[@StillIt]

Cheers my man

[@itsprobablyonyoutube]

Checker-char. Freaking awesome bud. Can't wait to see how your spirit turns out.

[@RandomBradCreator]

Very Cool 😎 👍

[@bigjay875]

Cool video 👍

[@ScotlandTheBrave]

Ben's face during all of the "bunghole" references.......hahaha

[@bartcalder2791]

Excellant!

[@papabapyro8169]

Great video. Lots of fun banter 😅. I got on the waitlist. I’m probably going to try to make my own as well. I have plenty of access to the oak and a cabinet maker friend. Cheers

[@gordie141]

Really really cool 😎

[@alexmcmath4227]

Wish I could get one of these, but as to a name; varied char sounds good, love what you do still love tuning in on a friday

[@TrueSighted]

Ah man.. wish I knew you were in Oregon. Id have said hello. Hope you enjoyed your time in our beautiful little state. Even if its seen better days.

[@lboe927]

Very nice barrel idea. And I love the shop set up! You could call it 3X3 or tic tac char?

[@chickenpotpie4045]

Years ago, I got into Whiskey. I'm from Trinidad and I have friends at the Angostura distillery, and I was able to get my hands on an old rum barrel, but it was gigantic, there was no way I could ever fill it up, but I really wanted to try my hand at aging some rum, as Angostura had just launched their line of aged rums and I quite liked them and wanted to try it myself. So with zero woodworking experience, I thought, "how hard could it be" to take apart the big barrel and use the lumber from it to build a couple smaller barrels? So I set about watching youtube videos on woodworking, I bought some small hand tools at first to see if I even liked this before I spent thousands on it, built a couple boxes, realized that I like woodworking a lot, and then went fully into buying every piece of equipment I could ever want or need, which took years, and moved on some silly little out of square boxes to full sized wardrobes, bookshelves and cabinets, I even built several sets of custom speakers, which was a whole other hobby I got into as well, and have been able to make a couple sales from that one too. You might have noticed that this all started with a barrel, and I haven't mentioned it since, that's because it's sat in a corner of my house collecting dust for a couple years now, because I forgot about it lmao This video reminded me that I should get to work on that project, so much thanks to you.

[@badmotivatorbarrels2273]

What a great story! That made me smile. It would be cool for you to circle back and get a few of these casks made! Cheers!