How to Smoke Whiskey

[@jrsforest187]

There's something deeply 'Merican about combining a torch, burning stuff in your living room, and whiskey.

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

YESSSSS! I am definitely going to be attempting this! Oh and this was by far my favorite shoutout/callout ever...well played sir!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Haha...

[@Danr07]

I made a smoker out of a Bookers box. Just drilled a hole in the side and ran some tubing from a side smoke box into the bookers box, which contains the rocks glass with your favorite pour. Works perfectly and much easier to deal with than all the flipping, pouring, capping and sealing, etc…

[@BuildDadBuild]

I have a video coming out Sunday on how to make your own! LOL

[@jdvaughn354]

When I asked you about this in a previous video I immediately wanted to try it. So I went to target and found one of their jars with a rubber seal for 6.99 and had myself an amazing drink! Again, thank you and awesome job!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Awesome. Glad you got a chance to check it out. I love the extra dimension that whiskey takes on with a little smoke added!

[@Ray-ye1rj]

Thank you. Good video, it answers all my questions. My wife created me this morning with smoking drinks in a bar restaurant we own and asked me to approve a toy smoke kit. I knew the home owner kit would not be what we wanted so I googled your vid and learned about smoking drinks. I do not think that this is a good fit for us as it is a smoke free establishment and wood smoke is probably no exception. I will keep the technique in mind if I ever feel froggy enough to try this at home. PS. I think you can get a relatively large price of oak form HD., also if you could find a wood working supply store you could probobly get cherry and hickory. Thanks again. Peace out.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers!

[@mikel5801]

just did my first whiskey Jim Beam white Label and YES it improved taste.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Awesome! Yeah, you'll definitely notice a big difference in taste with entry level bourbons. Glad you dug! Cheers!!!

[@semperknifehand5218]

I’m a fan of using wood chips too! All that’s needed for my system is a rock slate, wood chips, torch, liquor of choice, a glass!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers!

[@crommy927]

My local whiskey bar smokes the ice for your drinks. So your whiskey is normal , but they have different large ice cubes to choose from. Try it out. (No clue how they do it)

[@BuildDadBuild]

I saw a video where the guy had ice filled with smoke. He referred to another video that showed the process. I. MUST. LEARN. THIS. PROCESS. 😂😂😂

[@colinrickels201]

Hickory wood chips and a glass covers all that’s needed. When your trying to add the aesthetic for a party or restaurant which is HALF the point of this, it’s awesome seeing a plate with a cover full of glass and one burnt chip ember. Then releasing the cover and swirling the smoke into a little twirl as you serve it 👌. Can’t beat it

[@BuildDadBuild]

Noice! I dig it. Cheers

[@Ijetskilc2]

Hey Buddy the 1st part of this video is nothing but alcohol abuse! There are sober people through out the world that would have loved to have that whiskey! Secondly love the video. We here in the hills of Kentucky are good at making whiskey (actually only called bourbon if store bought) the Home made stuff is called "Licker" The only thing we smoke is green But now we're going to try to smoke whiskey!

[@chltmdwp]

Best job ever. Make a video, educate people, get drunk while filming.

[@BuildDadBuild]

👍

[@Richard_H22]

I’m totally going to have to try this.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hell yes! It's delicious!

[@chrisj9008]

Love the vids man. Love the channel!!! Enjoyed the branch off topic!!! Dads being dads!!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks man!

[@troywilburn9147]

Hey Nick, check with cabinet builders in your area. Most all I’ve dealt with have a scrap bin they throw cutoffs in to dispose of later. Throw a few bucks their way for their troubles and they’ll gladly let you dig thru and grab whatever you need in moderation. Also, check any lumber mills you may have in your area, especially the mom and pop ones. They’ll have a plethora of scraps they’ll give you just to keep from having to mess with them. A few bucks here and there for their troubles will keep an open door for you with those folks as well. Good luck, bro, and cheers!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks for the suggestions! I actually have a subscriber that gets cut offs and sends them to me! Cheers! 👍🥃👍🥃👍🥃

[@MixedUpWithTGM]

A smoked whiskey sour is actually pretty tasty. I found that when I smoked my whiskey with the cedar that it gave it somewhat of a spicy earthy taste - like earthy rye. Also, I do smoked ice spheres and drop them into my whiskey and you gradually get the Smokey taste as the sphere melts. Big fan of the channel as a newbie watcher and newbie wood worker. I see you’re a 1st Phorm guy - I think you should be on the MFCEO Project. Let’s get.a petition going. Thank you again! Cheers

[@BuildDadBuild]

Ha! It's funny you say that. I went to college with Andy. He's actually mentioned me on his podcast before (I was his first customer when he and Chris opened their first store). I am really looking forward to trying the cedar, I've heard really great things. And I want to learn the smoked ice trick...but I'm not a huge fan of ice in my whiskey! So, I'm torn. It looks really cool though! Glad you're a fan! We like fans around here!

[@MixedUpWithTGM]

Build Dad Build dude! That’s awesome - he has helped shape my life in so many ways I couldn’t even tell you. I used to travel to STL for work unfortunately it was before I knew of S2 and Andy or else I would have went into a store just to get a sense the culture. Thank you again for the reply.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing. And I can confirm, he is EXACTLY like that in person. He's probably one of the most genuine people I know.

[@MixedUpWithTGM]

Build Dad Build I make my ice cubes the same way you did the whiskey. I melt the cubes first, add the smoke to the jar than pour the water in the jar and let it sit. Then make the ice cube again. I was told by a science teacher that taking a solid and breaking it down into a liquid and then making it a solid again has some sort of nerdy positive reaction. It seems to work best for me that way, better than other ways I’ve tried.

[@Racky_TM]

My papa drinks so I think once I get the hang of this I'll give him some smoked whisky

[@BuildDadBuild]

Fingers crossed you are over 21!

[@tallpaul8880]

Never tried to smoke whiskey before I think I will give it a try! Thanks as the kids say. ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@BuildDadBuild]

You're welcome!

[@jermanley1981]

Just earned yourself my subscription, congratulations!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey, Jeremy! Thanks brother. Cheers

[@slackroland]

Wood chunks for smokers is dirt cheap.... Tried wood pellets from smoker too... Both work well

[@BuildDadBuild]

I dig it! Cheers

[@MichaelMcGill1]

I like how you showed both the upper crust version and the get'er done version.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Nothing wrong with being "thrifty". 👍🥃👍🥃👍🥃

[@rickoncordova1]

Hey Nick. Just got here from your live chat Dec. 21/19. Great vid. Definately gonna give this a whirl. Thanks man. Rick.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Good Luck! Cheers!!

[@theras18]

Cool video. Question from Germany as I saw this just today. How would you describe the infused smoke compared to Scottish peated whisky? Bowmore, Ardbeg, Lagavulin etc?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I would say this works better on cheaper whiskeys that don't have as many layers of flavor. Haven't actually tried it on scotch. Check it out and tell me what you think! Cheers

[@michaellionart3675]

Ok so now I’ve actually watched this, brilliant, love it. Yippee Ki Yay whisky drinkers

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks!👍🥃👍🥃👍🥃 *I'm discovering that a bunch of comments that I previously responded to never posted. Sorry about the delay.

[@drmontague6475]

How many smoked drinks can you make with one slab of wood? TIA

[@BuildDadBuild]

Depends on how heavy handed you are with the torch. But I can usually squeeze about 10-12 out of one piece. Cheers

[@jerry_beast_truck_projects9862]

I have NOT read through ur other comments!! Butt "Mason Jars" also is a cheaper way of buying a jar that has a rubber seal!

[@BuildDadBuild]

You could totally use mason jars!

[@TerryLooft]

Just got a kit for Christmas, I will try it soon. Have you tried it on beer? I really like the bourbon barrel beer, wonder if this will come close.

[@BuildDadBuild]

I've never tried it on beer. But I've had "smoked beer" and it was pretty good! Cheers

[@appa609]

Also. The board is like 3/4 thick. Once the surface is all charred just run it through a planer and take 1/8 off. Good as new.

[@BuildDadBuild]

You don't even need to do that. You can just light up the top again and get to work. Busting the planer out in between drinks would take some time! LOL Cheers

[@titomartinez721]

I need a link on where to buy that shirt

[@BuildDadBuild]

Ha! I've been asked that soooo many times. I bought it on Amazon. I have not been able to find the same shirt again. I'm assuming there was some sort of copyright issue or something. Sorry, brother. Cheers

[@michaeldelcastillo6062]

I can taste that sweet smoked whiskey flavor in this video. Awesome

[@BuildDadBuild]

Love it. Cheers, Dude!

[@donpayne562]

Hey brother was that a vodka skull and if so where you get the cork thanks

[@BuildDadBuild]

I have vodka in a skull bottle that looks similar, but I bought that one as a decanter set here: amzn.to/2PNvTPH

[@mcmillitint]

Ive been just puttin the whiskey in and burning the hickory and then just puttin the hickory on top of it with gloves or something that way ur not moving the smoke around too much, and when u lift off u still have some smoke left in the glass when u take your sip or shot, looks better not sure if it taste better

[@BuildDadBuild]

That is for the video. I would normally leave it in there until the smoke dissipates. Cheers

[@mcmillitint]

@@BuildDadBuild ahh okay, thanks for the reply!

[@xionmercgames9887]

Lol Are you sure that’s whiskey? Awesome video man. Definitely going to try this out

[@BuildDadBuild]

You'll dig it! Cheers

[@krisfaver1775]

I’m thinking $5 bag of wood chunks and a mason jar

[@BuildDadBuild]

That would definitely work!

[@alperbari24]

Do you have to soak the grill planks prior to like you normally have to?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I don't. I just torch them dry. Cheers

[@Wannabe-rockstar-fan]

Also my new hobby is torching wood. :} Your videos are fun and helpful. Thanks for putting the time into editing out boring shit or rambling. Good job bro!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks Nicole!

[@Hypocrisybuster1]

How about mixing few drops of hickory liquid smoke? Any thoughts on that

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hadn't really thought about it. Maybe give it a try and report back! Clinkies!

[@realrecognizeme516]

😂 Your wife was absolutely right brother 🤷🏾‍♂️ Not the best choice of words but I know exactly what you meant…Coming from a black man with a strong love/hate relationship with ghetto lol😅 Thanks for the video

[@msblades5382]

Wonder if you shook it when it was in the jar with the smoke and the lid clipped on. I see many burns on the hands in some ones future... Martin

[@BuildDadBuild]

😂😂😂

[@Shadethedragonwolf]

Captain Google isn’t giving me the direct answer I’m looking for, so I’ll ask this; beings I’ve never done cooking or anything with wood planks: I want to roast some peppers, but want to give them a smoked flavor. I want to roast them on Ash wood. However, it seems very difficult to find Ash grill planks. Can I use any type of wood so long as it’s not pressure treated? Or does it have to be made for grills? I plan to put these peppers into a Mead afterwards, in hopes to get a spicy but Smokey flavor out of it. Thanks!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Technically you could use any wood. However, I'd stick to food planks since you'll know that you won't have an issue with sap, or something like that. Hickory would probably give you the smokey flavor you're looking for. amzn.to/3kIXvmh Cheers!

[@Shadethedragonwolf]

Awesome thanks!

[@hckyplayr6]

What type of wood do you thing would work with scotch?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I would think apple or cherry... Cheers! Let me know how it turns out.

[@fightgarr]

Dude love the shirt and the video

[@russdeezy5086]

"Or as the kids call it, a dab torch". Hilarious.

[@thenatedog]

how about just putting the burning piece of wood on as the lid and done?

[@BuildDadBuild]

That's exactly what I do in the second half of the video.

[@thenatedog]

@@BuildDadBuild ahh not sure how i missed that. cool

[@thenatedog]

@@BuildDadBuild i just rewatched your video. You used two different glasses on the second half. I mean light the wood on fire and just put it on top of your glass that has whisky in it.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Gotcha. Putting t he glass down on the wood gives the wood a few seconds to cool off while still capturing the majority of the smoke. I'm sure if you wore a glove or used tongs you could just put the wood on the glass. But that sucker gets hot!

[@GuyGxX]

Hey maan, nice video! Could you tell me if it is good with other kinds of drinks too?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I’ve smoked rum before and that turned out pretty good as well. But that’s the only other booze I’ve smoked. Cheers

[@ricktruxillo9244]

Sweet vid!! Loving the goggles as well. Where'd you pick those bad boys up??

[@BuildDadBuild]

Where I buy everything...Amazon of course! LOL amzn.to/2rU4IY9 Cheers!

[@michaellionart3675]

Whisk(e)y, crafting, fire. WhatsNotToLike ✅

[@BuildDadBuild]

Dunno...but people did NOT like that video. LOL

[@simonseacraft3110]

Will have to try this, something different is the word when I go shopping for whiskey. BTW Makers Mark is a nice drop for any of you who's taste Buds ain't working.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Good stuff!

[@jamiegarland1197]

Great video, but I feel like you could’ve gone even more ghetto by using a mason jar and smoking wood chips probably? Also was wondering if it might make a difference if you shake up the whiskey while in the jar with the smoke?

[@Wannabe-rockstar-fan]

Try toasting an orange peel and garnishing with it. I love me some whiskey. Especially crown black

[@BuildDadBuild]

That sounds delicious. Cheers

[@c.elenavela7994]

Ur shirt is the most best part of ur video 👍🏼

[@BuildDadBuild]

I agree

[@nb4018]

Hi what gas bottles are they fitted with ?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I don’t understand the question.

[@Ray-ye1rj]

Those are propane in the blue bottles

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Pretty cool! I think you could get the wood even cheaper at the local hardwood dealer! 🍻

[@BuildDadBuild]

I'm positive you can. But I think for someone who just wants to smoke cocktails, it's probably easier to just order from Amazon! LOL

[@TheGrantAlexander]

@@BuildDadBuild hahaha fair enough, but who wants to just smoke cocktails when you could be building things too!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Great minds think alike my friend...great minds... Also...dig the mallet video!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

@@BuildDadBuild thanks, I appreciate you checking it out! 🍻

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing!

[@MiguelMartinez-td9me]

Can you use a piece of oak straight out of my fire wood for cooking?

[@BuildDadBuild]

absolutely!

[@bradyoberley352]

Nailed it brotha

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks Brady! Cheers

[@UncleStonie]

Great stuff once again ! LOL & definitely siding with wife on the name change 😂 PS: you might want to grab a belt for whoever told you that was called a dab torch 😂😂😂 🚩

[@BuildDadBuild]

Good points! LOL

[@sapotts1387]

What whiskey is that back there next to the makers mark?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Bulleit 10 year

[@StrangeSwag]

have you tried an Ardbeg? if you like smokey whiskey, you have to try Islay whiskeys!

[@BuildDadBuild]

I haven't. But I'll keep an eye out. Cheers

[@johncooper9976]

Would cedar fencing work? It's super cheap.

[@BuildDadBuild]

I haven't used cedar a lot to smoke cocktails. I mainly use oak and hickory. A friend recently sent me a bunch of hickory offcuts and I've been using those!

[@Elandur]

Be careful, some fencing is treated with chemicals. And if it's not treated, it may have come into contact with questionable materials in storage, production, and transportation. Those planks are mass produced and aren't intended to be food safe, so there wasn't any care taken to make sure they didn't get anything hazardous on them before they made their way to you.

[@Thicbladi]

Build Dad Build you can also vape alcohol by putting it in a plastic water bottle cut a hole in the cap put a good seal on it however you want and use a bike pump or something and the pressure turns it to steam

[@NikiaLemaire]

Where did you get your t-shirt? I gotta get my hubby one! 😂

[@BuildDadBuild]

I can't find the one with the sword anymore. :( amzn.to/3mcR34n Cheers

[@johncooper9976]

What about an Old fashion smoked?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Haven't made one yet...but I keep meaning to.

[@RedxDJCashpal]

"Dab Torch........ IDK what that means......." i lost it 😂😂😂

[@BuildDadBuild]

🤣

[@88rangerman]

I found it!!! Yesssssssssss 🥃

[@BuildDadBuild]

Awesome! Cheers! 👍🥃👍🥃

[@neils891]

That’s a sweet flag! Did you make that too?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, Neil! I did make the flag. Here's the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKC6g32GZqqNrrs Cheers!

[@whathedogdoin630]

Nice man!!

[@hkkustoms98387]

Lmfao!!! Love it.. Gonna try it!!! Rock on!! 😁

[@BuildDadBuild]

🤟🏻

[@4UVideoGames]

Kit I got uses wood chips

[@BuildDadBuild]

I've seen those too...probably works a little better than my set up. Clinkies!

[@elegantdowech3946]

Can i bring a wood from ikea ?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I wouldn't.

[@louiechopz4654]

Thanks man!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers!

[@liuhui2010]

It's $19.95 each plank in Australia. So sad.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Wow! That's ridiculous!

[@SpartanEDSWarrior]

Ghetto jankie haha ,nice you need to put that on a shirt ,this something I will have to try never had smoke whiskey before thank for sharing man👍👍👍

[@BuildDadBuild]

Ha...definitely shirt worthy!

[@briantafelmeyer7337]

So..... are you available for parties?

[@BuildDadBuild]

You supply the Pappy and I'm there!

[@ChristianB-gl5xh]

"Dab torch" bahahaha

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL

[@jamessmithjr6788]

Won't look as clean but you can probably stagger the glasses and get 18 smoke boards I stead of 12

[@BuildDadBuild]

I never thought of that! Cheers! 👍🥃👍🥃👍🥃

[@mickkolpack4669]

Great idea thanks

[@BuildDadBuild]

You’re welcome 😊 Cheers!

[@aidangray525]

Merch he called it a Dab Torch

[@BuildDadBuild]

😜

[@j.r.soveriegn6178]

I can smell all the dad jokes I have never heard before. I'll subscribe! Where is the liquor links below? Are you afraid of sponsors?!!! Wtf

[@BuildDadBuild]

You got me again...

[@johncooper9976]

You do so much with pine, I thought you used pine.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Ha! Hardwoods make better smoke. If I did that with pine it would burn a hole through my bench! 👍🥃👍🥃

[@Lalune350z]

Yes!

[@BuildDadBuild]

👍👍

[@boozbeatz1107]

Dab totch 🤣 this man knows too well

[@BuildDadBuild]

🤘🏻

[@bazookabent]

Are you sure thats whiskey??? better test taste 😎😎

[@andylawcc]

pewpewmemes sends his regards

[@BuildDadBuild]

Awesome! Glad you swung by! Cheers!🥃👍🥃👍🥃👍

[@majinpacks]

Dab torch lol

[@BuildDadBuild]

🤟🏻

[@misterunknown122]

Why do you smoke a glass.

[@BuildDadBuild]

It flavors the whiskey. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@misterunknown122]

@@BuildDadBuild oh k cool thxs for telling me.

[@goatpodcast6917]

What a waste of a good glass cup and shot of whiskey

[@hanselito2416]

alcohol abuse

[@j.a.4360]

Now you gotta smoke meat or salmon while smoking wood...lol

[@BuildDadBuild]

That's the truth!

[@armandopantoja1448]

I like that shirt 😎

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, Armando! Cheers

[@justinwilliams6753]

Ghetto jankie is where its at 😂😂😂

[@BuildDadBuild]

If you don't have ghetto jankie in yo life...are you really living?😂😂😂

[@appa609]

You know you can just buy hardwood from the lumber store for like $2/board foot? Yeah go nuts

[@BuildDadBuild]

Nothing is better than FREE...

[@mrboogy1]

I like ghetto jankie better😆

[@zeroskatersr]

This that type of shit poor follow through that I would watch and never come back to this channel. Either take the time to do it right or don’t

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks for the input. And brother you seem angry. I hope your day gets better. Cheers

[@byEVxL]

Calm down old KZbin channel guy

[@thatguy5367]

You had at me janky ghetto way.

[@sarahadkins6216]

I aways smoke whiskey

[@BuildDadBuild]

That's a good woman right there! Cheers!

[@slyfox4564]

I thought he was gonna actually smoke alcohol. Like he was gonna vaporize alcohol and smoke it.

[@BuildDadBuild]

There was a whole thing about vaporizing vodka a while back...

[@michaellionart3675]

Un adulterated is THE ONLY way to drink whisky - note there is no ‘e’ in whisky - that would be Irish Whiskey, not Scottish whisky. Just saying x

[@BuildDadBuild]

I would argue that Irish and American whiskeys are with an E, while Canadian, Scottish and Japanese whiskies are without.

[@BuildDadBuild]

But...in the end it's all just brown liquor! 😜😜😜🔥😂

[@j.r.soveriegn6178]

bro you went through so much effort but the follow-through was b******* you're supposed to shake the liquor up in the bottle so you get to smoke inside as it aerates. plus do you have to shake it up you can close the lid afterwards and still get two drinks from it after that

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sorry brother.

[@fliperachi24]

Step 2 lol !!!!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey man...that's a serious step. I mean...what if someone switched out your whiskey for rum or something??!!? Better safe than sorry!😂😂😂

[@twilightsparkle75]

lol do you really not know what dabs or a dab torch are?

[@BuildDadBuild]

hmmm...

[@jistinpatrick5515]

You're not smoking it you burning it you burnt wood the wood that's burnt it's going to taste like burnt wood when you drink it.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Bro...just try it.