Texas Whiskey Explained 🥃

What is Texas Whiskey? What defines it?
What I found out is Texas distilleries are challenging and pushing the boundaries of what whiskey can be.
➡️ Chatting with industry professionals and fans of the Texas distilleries that are challenging and pushing the boundaries of what whiskey can be, we take a look at some of the top Texas whiskeys.
Discussing what makes Texas whiskey so unique, this episode is filled with insightful conversations that reveal the genuine passion many feel towards these tasteful beverages.
This episode is special to me as it is truly a cumulation of this journey I have been on heading into year three, learning & getting better each day.
I hope everyone sees the growth from my initial episodes back in 2018 and this episode that is out today.
➡️ Thanks so much to all the Texas distilleries, industry professionals that took part in this episode. The drams we shared over our conversations were epic and these experiences is what makes my journey so special. ⁠ ⁠
I could not have done this episode without the help of Spencer Whelan. His passion for Texas whiskey helped me understand what makes it so special and I hope that shows in the episode. Finally, thanks to Jesse from the KZbin Channel “Still It” who mentioned I should do this story. Thanks so much brother.⁠
I look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts about "What Is Texas Whiskey" episode & remember, you do not have to be great to start, but you must start to be great.
I still have a long way to go, but I can tell you I am excited for what the future holds.⁠
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[@SpencerWhelan1]

This is amazing work Jeff! Thanks for giving the world a glimpse of the passionate people working to make Texas Whiskey great!

[@drinkdestinations]

Couldn’t of done this episode without you brother.

[@DlbWisc09]

thank you Crowed Barrel for sharing Texas whiskey with the Whiskey Tribe! Loving it.

[@rayCtay]

Amazing video Jeff! Imagine where Texas whiskey will be in 20, then 50 years from now! Thank you so much for allowing me and the DFW Whiskey Club the opportunity to be part of this episode! It was awesome having you at the house and I hope you can stay for some extra pours next trip!

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much brother and I appreciate the hospitality and you taking part in the episode. I’m excited to continue to watch the growth and how cool will it be to do another episode in 10-20 years? Cheers and thanks for the support. 🥃-Jeff

[@corjaantje]

Another amazing video! Been waiting a while for this one to be released, and it was worth the wait!

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed the episode. I’m hoping travel returns to “normal” soon so I can get back to filming some cool stories around the 🌏. Cheers and as always thanks so much for the support and comment. -Jeff

[@jeckwhite9099]

“Texas doesn’t give a fuck, we just want to make good spirits and we want to do it our own way” - slap that on a damn Tshirt!

[@drinkdestinations]

Hahahahha hell yeah🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Wow! That was a fun watch! Keep up the great work!

[@drinkdestinations]

I appreciate it and Thanks so much for being part of the episode.

[@dorukunlu]

Great work as usual man! Never been to Texas but always been curios about the culture. Now there is another reason to do so!

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much brother! Texas is awesome and you won’t be disappointed at all. Bring an extra suitcase for the whiskey. Hahahaha

[@hombreleon]

This channel feels like the ESPN of distilled spirits. Great episode. I love me some Texas whiskey. I recognized most of the folks that you interviewed. 👍🏼

[@drinkdestinations]

Hahahahha thanks so much Leo. -Jeff

[@CowboyWhiskeyAdventures]

That was Awesome! Thanks for the video...

[@drinkdestinations]

@@CowboyWhiskeyAdventures glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers. -Jeff

[@pumpkin_department]

I absolutely love your videos! Thank you!

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much! You made my day with this comment 🙏🙏🙏

[@txbeerdudepintsacrosstexas5685]

Another great episode my friend. Hope all is well.

[@drinkdestinations]

What’s up brother? When you filming again? Congrats on the new place and I see you making your rounds again. Cheers

[@cpeck9942]

Awesome video. We have some NY single malt aging in Garrison Brothers casks that will be very interesting to taste in a couple years. They smelled amazing when they arrived.

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much and I appreciate taking time to comment. I love reading comments like this and hearing all about the amazing projects like you described. I’ve been watching what NY is doing in the Hudson valley etc. Really exciting times to be a connoisseur of spirits. Cheers, -Jeff

[@bryanwalker1737]

Awesome!

[@damithpathirana7458]

Great content Jeff...

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much, glad you’re enjoying the episodes and couldn’t do this without the support from people like you. Cheers, -Jeff

[@irishmickeybambrick7222]

Yellow rose is by far my favourite distillery out of Texas! The outlaw bourbon (100% corn mash) is outstanding!

[@drinkdestinations]

I’ve never tried 100 percent corn mash. Iron root was making one when I was there. I’ve heard great things about yellow rose.

[@NevenVorkapic8]

I guess I'm going to Texas next time. Love the episode!

[@drinkdestinations]

Means a lot coming from you brother. When you make the trip let me know, I’ll connect you to some amazing distillers. -Jeff

[@mrutyunjayaraghuwansi4368]

Though you take time buddy for uploading the videos but they deserve the time as per the knowledge and content... Keep it hard... 🥃🥃

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks brother. Yeah with the pandemic it has slowed down episodes. But hopefully we will get back to “normal” soon. Cheers and I appreciate the support and feedback. -Jeff

[@russellbailey9096]

Great video. Think I will have to buy a bottle now !!

[@drinkdestinations]

Hahahahha i drank my last bottle of Texas whiskey a few weeks ago. I’m right there with you brother, gotta get a bottle now. Hahahaha cheers and glad you enjoyed the episode. -Jeff

[@brunoonoahu]

Garrison Brothers is some of the finest Whiskey I ever laid my lip on and I lived in Tennessee/Kentucky area for quite a while.

[@drinkdestinations]

Yes sir!!!!! Love what they are doing for Texas whiskey and couldn’t agree more with you. Such an amazing whiskey. Cheers and thanks for sharing -Jeff

[@jothanramirez7150]

Texas whiskey 🥃 is very unique indeed!

[@drinkdestinations]

Couldn’t agree more with you brother!

[@SanTM]

Oh nice video once again. I'm in the UK so some of these could be difficult to find but I'll look into it

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much and I hope you can find or talk with a distributor to start carrying. Show them this video. 😀😀😀 cheers, -Jeff

[@clintharris8519]

Rockin' videos man! #Quality

[@drinkdestinations]

I appreciate it brother. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@Mopsink]

Whiskey Tribe Represent!

[@drinkdestinations]

💯💯💯 needed them in this episode 👍🏻🥃

[@stephenavara8612]

Thoroughly enjoy your videos!!! You should do a video on Louisiana rum!

[@drinkdestinations]

So glad you enjoy the channel and I’m moving to Scotland in a few months and gearing up to tell stories from there. Louisiana rum sounds like an awesome story. I’ll definitely look into it. Any distilleries you recommend? Cheers, -Jeff

[@HappyHourwithOli]

Going to look for some Texan Whiskey after watching this video... keep up the great work! Cheers from Vancouver, Canada

[@drinkdestinations]

Heyyyyyyyyyy!!! Thats what I’m taking about and hope you can find it in Vancouver. Cheers and thanks so much for the comment. -Jeff

[@irishmickeybambrick7222]

Definitely find anything you can from Yellow Rose out of Houston!

[@leonardomatias8344]

Amazing video!!! Ive follow u for quite a while and I love the respect and love u have for everything u are doing. Im from Peru and I hope u can travel here or any other country in Latinoamerica. Pisco has a lot of history and culture, and in Latinoamerica u can try Cachaca and different high quality wines and rums. Much love from Perú!!!

[@drinkdestinations]

Can’t thank you enough for the comment brother it made my day. 🇵🇪 is definitely on the list of places to travel and South America is has so many fascinating beers, wines, and spirits. I can’t wait to get over there and visit. Can’t thank you enough for your support and thanks for the comment. I’m glad that my passions be love for bringing value to the industry is shown. Cheers-Jeff

[@mattkieffer1647]

You should change the name of your channel to just Jeff Bradford! I thought this was some lame channel for a magazine but your content is awesome. Just waiting for you to explode. I'd love to see more international stuff

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks for comment Matt and I’m in Scotland for the next year learning about 🥃. I will have a lot of episodes focused on whisky this year. Cheers brother and appreciate the feedback! -Jeff

[@KristopherHart]

Fun

[@drinkdestinations]

💯💯💯 had a blast filming this episode. I appreciate you being part of it. 🙏🙏🙏 look forward to following your journey and interviews. Cheers 🥃 -Jeff

[@KristopherHart]

Thanks man I hate that you used so much of that Gorilla Randall but I just assumed it's because of our audio issues. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

My favorite whiskey is Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon, and the Musician from Still Austin and the Baby Blue corn whisky from Balcones are in contention for second. 🤠⭐

[@drinkdestinations]

Balcones makes some amazing stuff! Garrison Bros stuff would be a close second for me

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

@@drinkdestinations I tried their boot flask and I couldn't drink it - the stuff tasted like grass. And their other bottles cost way more than I can afford.

[@robertashley192]

Balcones single malt is my go to Texas whiskey

[@drinkdestinations]

Such a great distillery!

[@dusty_rhodes]

The best thing about this video is the great content. The worst thing is I can’t taste it 😁🤣

[@drinkdestinations]

Hahahaha thanks so much. I’m hoping to change this by the end of the year. Keep you posted. 👍🏻-Jeff

[@tiagosoares1461]

Seems like a great place to be if you are a whiskey lover.

[@drinkdestinations]

I Absolutely love Texas. The whiskey is definitely a bonus. 😂😂😂.

[@SpencerWhelan1]

It absolutely is. #ComeAndTasteIt

[@LeReVid]

Wait... there's a Texas Whiskey Trail!? Great Video BTW!

[@drinkdestinations]

Yes there is. Check it out www.Texas whiskey trail.com. You can become a trail member, earn points etc. Etc. Thanks so much, and glad you enjoyed the episode. -Jeff

[@prasankumarm7478]

Super 👍

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much. 🙏🙏🙏

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Texas is a great state with fantastic whiskey which is almost half as good as Kentucky whiskey.

[@drinkdestinations]

Hey brother, I’m waiting for you to review a Texas whiskey now. 😀 cheers and hope all is well my friend. Keep the reviews coming.

[@jacob106106]

Hey Jeff, are you planning on visiting Rum distilleries? Thx

[@drinkdestinations]

Hey, it’s on my list once travel returns to normal. Any Rum distilleries you’re interested in seeing or knowing more about. Thanks, -Jeff

[@jacob106106]

@@drinkdestinations Alright! Would be interesting to see the two end of the spectrum. 1) well known and establish brand making one of their finest product (plantation rum XO 20th)....&.... 2) another video with a less known 1 man show with lots of experience (similar to your video with Neven in Croatia). I have started to do my own Rum... Very interested to see others' process, tools, techniques etc... There is an old National geographic long video on youtube of a Barcadi tour!! Super interesting. Looking forward to see your next videos! Cheers.

[@ashannimesha7295]

big love from sri lanka💗🔥🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much and right back at you! -Jeff

[@kissybeloy9915]

Hey Jeff I'm from Philippines I'm like you vlog hope you will be here in Philippines

[@drinkdestinations]

It’s on my list to visit. Hopefully travel will resume to somewhat “normal” so it will be easier for me to travel again. Thanks so much for the comment and glad you enjoy the episodes. Cheers, -Jeff

[@rescuethecows]

Which distillery has the old Chevy stepside?

[@drinkdestinations]

Deep Ellum is the distillery that has the Chevy.

[@rescuethecows]

@@drinkdestinations Cool! Last time I went there it was still just a brewery. Time to go again! Great video.

[@drinkdestinations]

@@rescuethecows thanks and yeah they were still running brewery ops mainly canning their beers next door. Deep ellum beer is great also. I love the vibe of the area too! Cheers

[@whiskeylandtv]

Ironroot is delicious

[@drinkdestinations]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@danielmims8467]

Garrison brothers is still my favorite. Never cared for balcones

[@drinkdestinations]

I can definitely see why you enjoy GBros. They make some damn good whiskey. I’m over in Scotland now enjoying drams of Scotch and learning all about whisky here. My next whisky documentary🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@juliogonzalez8054]

List of all the whiskeys you tried in Texas?

[@drinkdestinations]

Man, I don’t have the time nor space to write a list, but I covered a lot of ground and tried over 25 distilleries whiskeys here in my short time in Texas. Ranging from iron root up north to gulf coast distillers in Houston and everywhere and thing in between.

[@kadekerik192]

Do you know arak Bali? Because arak Bali tradisional spirit from Bali

[@drinkdestinations]

I’ve heard of it. Definitely on the list of spirits to film.

[@maelaignan3846]

Hello, I'm watching from France ! You should make a video with "Geulleton les bons vivants". You will drink excellent wine with them and eat excellent food. I advise you to check their KZbin channel 😉😀

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks for the comment and those dudes have such a great YT channel. The food and wine in the videos is amazing. I will definitely reach out to them when I travel to France. I appreciate the info🙏-Jeff

[@LeReVid]

Texas Whiskey is so innovative and unique as well with the capacity of stiring the industry.... ha but they can't ship, because of outdated laws (IMO). Texas is missing an industry boom with that output capacuty... just saying!

[@drinkdestinations]

💯💯💯💯 agree

[@villanova5234]

I love the Texas Whiskey scene and the amazing whiskey coming out of it. Dare I say it’s Kentucky’s younger, more ambitious, risk-taking sibling. But TEXAS is not a good enough selling point to me. “It’s just different”...”CORN”...”experimental”..everything they’re saying is the same old thing. Focus on the climate. Focus on something that TRULY makes a difference instead of falling into the “Texas is a brand” trap

[@drinkdestinations]

I’m looking forward to going back and learning more. As I’m Traveling around the world and in The US, there are still so many people that don’t know about Texas whiskey. Sounds crazy to say right? Thanks so much for commenting and spot on about risk-taking sibling. Cheers 🥃-Jeff

[@zeropride1133]

Texas wont be able to establish its taste until they are able to age longer without oak take over. Im sure they are honing in on char levels. age and cask refills for that refined Texas Taste.

[@garyjones7304]

L