What does DISTILLED DURIAN Fruit Taste Like? | Will It Distill?

Durian fruit is notoriously stinky. But what happens if you ferment and distill it into alcohol? With a federal license to make booze, Rex and Briana dive headfirst into weird distillation experiments - that YOU SUGGEST IN THE COMMENTS. (This was a fun detour!) Let us know what you want us to distill next in the comments below!
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[@WhiskeyTribe]

🦅 Here's the deal, Tribe. We have a license to make alcohol - which is rare asset amongst KZbin channels. Be sure to hit 👍 on this video if you think a "Will It Distill" series could be a fun way to explore the world of distillation. Rule of thumb, if something has sugar (naturally or added) it’s probably possible to distill it into alcohol. 🥃 ~ Cheers

[@belac48621]

You should do jack fruit next. It's often used as a vegan pork sub. But its fruit so it has sugar in it.

[@generalmccornflaxbo2547]

Should do cabbage next. Just because cabbage alcohol sounds hilarious.

[@antheaxe7340]

surströmming often served with potatoes so fermented fish vodka go go go

[@fishflake1209]

Distill a wedding cake. (I know this isn’t hard.)

[@AridiumInsane]

F@!# ya

[@StillIt]

This was a beautiful train wreck. Can't stop watching!

[@WhiskeyTribe]

Thanks for your help man. Be looking for good candidates for our next project in the comments. 👍

[@StillIt]

@@WhiskeyTribe cheers mate, have seen a few cool ideas 👍

[@sycophant13]

My face lit up when I saw you in the video!!

[@Goldeader]

Knew I was for something special before clicking lol

[@StillIt]

@@sycophant13 can't say no when the whiskey tribe asks you to get involved with some ass hatery!

[@slinpel3801]

I don't know if the symbiotic relationship between the chaotic energy of Briana and Rex is someday going to lead to the destruction of all things on earth, but either way I love it.

[@nathanclark3575]

That’s gotta be the plan... Brianna is the Rex-oning

[@jbizzle9984]

Let it burn, baby !

[@jakealansanders]

Haha I love when she asked if that was what it felt like to stab a head... I think she freaked out even Rex

[@ReksratYTB]

Durian is a fruit that has evolved to tell everything "I don't want to be eaten" and yet humanity persists.

[@chrisbrent7487]

I think the smell is meant to draw animals to it so they eat it and disperse the seeds.

[@unclesuave]

Life...Finds a way...

[@randomsandwichian]

@@chrisbrent7487 Can confirm, have seen people as young as 3 eating them. Enjoy them myself.

[@bendobbs7463]

well.... everything about alcohol is like "I don't want to be drank" and here we are.

[@remlapgarage]

On the contrary, Durian Lovers like myself are drawn in by the intoxicating smell therefore I think it evolved to say 'come eat me ' 😂

[@Aureolelegends]

As a Malaysian and one of the countries that produces and consumes this fruit, all I can say is I am sorry for what you had to go through... NOT! That was hilarious!

[@e21big]

they cut open the king in the worst possible way lol

[@roymustang5850]

@@e21big well to be fair they didn't know there's gap in each segment of the fruit and you supposed to slip a knife to this segmentation to easily open it, many westerner doesn't know this like us asian do and often open it crudely

[@suelim2289]

I bet the first one, the 30% ABV tastes the best with the strong durian smell....would love to try it!!! I love Durians especially Red Prawn Durians!!!

[@andregon4366]

Is it true that's illegal to eat Durian in public?

[@roymustang5850]

@@andregon4366 no, not really mostly not forbidden to eat them in public in Asia, but in my country (Indonesia) it's a public common sense not to bring them in public transportation like bus and plane, because not all people can stand their smell

[@nadesicond4018]

Omg yay it's Briana! Everyone's favorite bucket enthusiast returns.

[@therealskoopy517]

Someone else also pointed out: distill Lychee! Its another fruit from the same region but it smells and tastes very nice, almost like an Asian cherry but it's white/translucent flesh.

[@ironmck9826]

And looks like eyeballs once you peal them!

[@pohping]

Or longan too

[@gateauxq4604]

It has a vaguely floral taste to it too.

[@dihydrogenmonoxide7600]

Lychee ia already a popular drink, so if it was turned alcoholic I assume it would probably be delicious.

[@FunkyFyreMunky]

@@dihydrogenmonoxide7600 Can confirm. I made a lychee homebrew wine a couple of years ago when I was starting out. One of the best I've ever made.

[@khoile4271]

As a (Vietnamese born) guy that cannot go a single day without eating some durian, this video is hilarious. Watching them get so _REVILED_ at its smell, it just brings to me so much joy, reminding me of memories of when some foreign friends came over at my house when I still had my plate of durian out.

[@Sammie1053]

I know everyone and their grandmother has said it at this point but I love Brianna's descriptions. She'll throw out something that sounds totally out of left field and everyone in the room with her will immediately shout *_"oh my god, exactly!"_* It's the sign of a discerning palate, a creative thinker, and also it's just fun as hell to listen to.

[@paladonis]

Briana. The content producer we never knew we needed till we did. Rex and Briana working together, along with Alex and Fancy Dan seems like a recipe for 150 takes because soooooo much laughter and hijinks. Love it!

[@randc47]

More Briana! Her and Rex are hilarious together! I damn near spit out my coffee when that glob stuck to Daniel’s head! Hahahahahaha!

[@ascendedvegeta]

Props to you for being able to consume anything while watching this episode

[@warriorworkstraining]

Hearing Briana describe distilling gave me an idea for a video: What if you polled three random strangers and asked them how whiskey is distilled and then actually attempted to do what they described, ending with a taste-off of the final products?

[@archibaldaddelton4432]

could be dangerous XD

[@millasboo]

Cool, but somebody is dying or going blind

[@FunkyBuddha81]

bowls with the holes is up there with bird leaf i love it.

[@sotiriostzanetakos2910]

MORE BRIANNA!!!! She’s an absolute natural in front of the camera.

[@Whiskey_Assassin]

Daniel, Some people say "corrupted" but the more accurate would be to say he is "training" her in the path of the Mooch.

[@AridiumInsane]

No...no... its corrupted

[@justinmusser8886]

"Whats wrong with you?" "So Many things." In the middle of all of them drinking a durian fruit alcohol. Perfect

[@diegoveloso3rd]

Funny thing is that for some of the people so used to eating durian (myself included), our brains have basically rewired us to associate the smell with the sweet tasting fruit. So much so, that some of us dont find it stinky at all. The human mind's something else

[@arifb222]

I find it very fragrant and my mouth become watery when I pass by some durian street vendor. I'm always amazed at how westerners find durian smell disgusting because for me and my friends, it is not like feet smell at all.

[@diegoveloso3rd]

@@arifb222 ikr! However we do havr to admit that there is a tinge in the smell of durian that is quite similar to garbage. Amazing how our brain just tells us to ignore it after being programmed by the taste

[@joeblow9275]

Oh yeah, taste and smell are definitely subjective. I love smoked and pickled fish and stronger cheeses such as Limburg or Cabrales. It's just a question of getting used to it.

[@diegoveloso3rd]

@@joeblow9275 Absolutely agree! Especially on the dried fish

[@pamelacrawford4496]

I've done the same thing with the smell of the fish store. It used to be horrible, but now I like going in there.

[@maveric2881]

This is easily one of my favorite episodes. As a Malaysian, who enjoys consuming durian (and any by-products) this is hilarious and yet insightful at the same time, how others perceive it and how it taste like once distilled 👍🏼🤣

[@andreasmorys9808]

"real" Canadian whiskey from maple syrup would be interesting

[@GP.B-F]

Oh yeah! They could start it of kinda like a mead and then distill it!

[@bubba19k]

@@GP.B-F I've made mead with maple syrup. It's called a acerglyn. It's amazing! Doesnt taste like maple at all though. But u do get some smokeyness. I've thaught about just doing a maple wine to try to get the maple flavor

[@rampagent9226]

@@bubba19k lofty pursuits did a mushroom candy from candy cap shrooms that has similar notes to maple.

[@TrollHiddenCave]

That wouldn't be a whiskey that would be a rum or a mead in order to be a whiskey you have to be made out of grains

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

You can already buy it legally. It is called Sortilège www.sortilegewhisky.com/ and it tastes pretty damn good

[@MrTenguElite]

Even a year later, this is still one of the funniest episodes. The trio just works.

[@ewill3435]

I really can't comprehend peoples reaction to durian; I love the stuff, I think it smells great! Unfortunately there aren't many places here in the U.S. that sell it fresh.

[@akunog3665]

It's odd for sure. I also like durian. I will say that I know people that don't like chocolate, so anything is possible i guess hehe

[@gonzo26nix]

I had durian when I was in Thailand and it was WAY better than anything I tried in the states.. from what I was told, there are several varieties and the ones we get are pretty much at the bottom. I was highly hesitant to try it, having seen so many videos of people hating on it, but I'm glad I did

[@garrettadams6158]

I have had it fresh in Thailand, but it took a dare to get me to try it. The whole street below my hotel smelled like month-old hot garbage. That said, I actually did like it once I tried it.

[@Butttcheekius]

The editing on this is fucking masterful....

[@thebassrogue]

Brianna killed me with that "SACRIFICE" line lol

[@psyrvn]

i'm from Minahasa, a sub ethnic of many ethnicity of Indonesia takes durian as an add ons to our local alcoholic beverages. We usually just put in some durian to liquid that extracted from palm tree (Saguer)

[@UmmonTheLight]

Hmm, all sorts of beans would be interesting. Side by side as a comparison would be great. I know that ginger ferments well but I haven't heard of someone distilling a high proof pure ginger based alcohol. In a similar vein, how about stilling chillis? I guess start at low spiciness and work your way up.

[@zewhiskeymeizzer9467]

Breonna is my favorite “guest” on these videos and she needs to be on at least once a month Can you make liquor from like...carrots?

[@Kindyno]

Carrot cake liquor. use carrots and cinnamon/nutmeg

[@zewhiskeymeizzer9467]

@@Kindyno sounds fire

[@andrewharper1609]

Probably

[@sowhat...]

Is that how her name is spelled?

[@AJvsEverything]

Briana is so goddamned hilarious...she's such a perfect addition to these types of videos...

[@iwinrar5207]

Agreed even tho this is my first video watching

[@trythinking6676]

She's not bad on the eyes either.

[@chitoryu12]

@CornPop 1962 the fuck

[@chitoryu12]

@CornPop 1962 Yes. First question: what the fuck?

[@royalcat10]

@@chitoryu12 I mean, it's a perfectly valid question. If she is aspiring to get into whatever line of work, she deserves the support.

[@roro5150]

12:56 "Embrace the stank" True words my friends

[@MathiasWesterlund]

This just might be the greatest episode you have ever made. The editing was absolutely on point. I was laughing so much.

[@kostastzerahou7561]

THIS IS THE CONTENT I'M HERE FOR !!! And everything else.

[@mitchelwb]

I thought there was a hair on my screen that wouldn't come off.

[@patrickq7489]

@@mitchelwb same here!

[@daviswallace541]

Lets see the opposite end of the spectrum - do Dragonfruit

[@matthewmcmurtry9296]

Yes! That would be great

[@martygray4726]

I have a batch of dragonfruit going right now. If you go there I recommend freezing the fruit and then spooning it from the husk. When you do this you get a little pinkish hue from the husk into the fruit which makes it pretty. If you just spoon from an unfrozen husk you leave a little of the fruit still in the husk. If you remember dragonfruit has a taste between a pear and a kiwi.

[@chasenk00019]

Gotta get the right dragon fruit some are bland AF.

[@nukman211]

it's common in indonesia, and i gotta say to you, it is refreshing~

[@FunkyFyreMunky]

Ah, yes. The most insipid of fruits.

[@MrDeeJayNZ]

This is some of the funniest stuff I have ever watched. Keep it coming!!

[@n4m3l3ssz]

This is a fun video. Looking forward to more from you guys

[@jimmyboyle3543]

Briana: "What's wrong with you?" Daniel: "So many things."

[@yeneyevramirez]

Briana’s tasting notes get me every time! More videos with her energy please!

[@christiantosumbung5791]

I love durian but I can’t imagine that smell after fermentation!!

[@luthaeris1]

Fermented durian is called tempoyak here in Malaysia and it's kinda nice to eat with rice and chillies😊

[@Felix_SG]

Love it! Subscribed! Durian ... the king of fruits

[@zac08]

I'm from Singapore and we love the Durian here. You dun hack the fruit like that to open it up. You actually have to aim for the split lines at the base of the fruit and split it from there... Once it splits open, you'd just have to split it further apart section by section. And fresh fruit smells and tastes so much better than the ones you'd probably get after all the air-freight and time spend to deliver it over there. And there are many different subspecies of this fruit as well such as the D24, MSW, Black Gold, etc... Getting the right one with a higher sugar content may yield you a different result.

[@Dennis0869]

only place I've seen that all the hotels will post a warning not to bring durian onto the property lol.

[@JoshuaChia]

That'll be next level. Wonder what it'll taste like: Sweet vs Bitter tasting subspecies.

[@jarrydtan]

Agree. All the uncles selling the durians in MY & SG will facepalm on how it was split into 2. 😝

[@SeaWasp]

I remember seeing the No Durian signs in Port Dickson, Malaysia. Hilarious! One of my favourite fruit, actually, in Malaysia :)

[@TheLocust911]

you just tried the wrong strain bro

[@jeckwhite9099]

Dude the editing is absolutely incredible. The cuts and structure is on point. Quality of the videos is going up and up every week. Alex and Dan are really underrated.

[@atticusosullivan9332]

The editor of these videos is a hero. So good

[@emersiv5631]

This actually had me laughing in tears. Super funny trio and the editing is on point 🔥

[@AskAScreenwriter]

How many people suggested calling it "The Portrait of Durian Gray?"

[@polaroidsofpolarbears365]

Briana and Rex are one hell of a duo. They're freaking hilarious together!

[@taborgoth]

This is a very unique and lovely channel. I just found it and I love it and you! I learn a lot! (There is still a zero missing on the end of the visited numbers, but time will come.)

[@Blvndie]

As someone who quite enjoys durian, this video was hilarious! Loved watching your guys' first impressions of the fruit

[@JasonHuebel]

I love when you guys have Briana on the show. 6:40 I lost it on the "porcupine corpse" comment. 😂🤣

[@tomgoldthwait6339]

Legit things that would be cool to see distilled: Cranberries (like a cranberry brandy sort of thing) Maple syrup Oats (like fermenting and distilling oatmeal) Chocolate (not sure if cocoa beans have enough sugar on their own, so probably cocoa beans + sugar) Coca-cola, Dr. Pepper, other sodas Honey (so basically distilling mead) Tea leaves (probably also would have to add sugar to get it to ferment)

[@sjkurczak]

Coca-Cola have too much sugar. When you ferment it and distil it will taste like really cheap vodka.

[@The_Keeper]

Ooh! Tea sounds fun. A strong black tea (with enough sugar to make it ferment) would make a super interesting product.

[@LastWordKaraoke]

>tea leaves You should try Tatratea then! It's a Slovak tea liqueur, and it's sooooo delicious!

[@PIPER1084]

I was thinking Reese's Peanut Butter cups would make for a an interesting attempt

[@riograndedosulball248]

Doesn't Mozart make chocolate vodka? I think it is possible

[@derekjbarbee]

I haven't laughed this hard at a video on KZbin in a while. This was great. Briana was such a fantastic presence in this.

[@RobbyTicknor]

That was amazing!

[@andrewamann2821]

Briana has quickly become my favorite part of this channel... And distill some spaghetti carbonara next...

[@michaelo5665]

Naw make them use ketchup

[@AskAScreenwriter]

Next "Will It Distill" challenge: KUMQUATS! (Only you have to keep a straight face every time you say the name of it!)

[@ironmck9826]

Yes!!!!

[@FunkyFyreMunky]

I've had kumquat liqueur whilst in Greece, years ago. That shit was fucking delicious.

[@AskAScreenwriter]

Yeah, I actually think it would be pretty tasty stuff, I just want to see them trying to skirt the "obvious" jokes and not devolve into quivering masses of adolescent giggles!

[@charlesgarber5766]

You guys (and lady) are ridiculous! I LOVE it! Please keep Briana in the vids, as the three of you are so damned awesome!

[@frednurk8590]

Great ep guys. Interesting, and so many laughs.

[@pietromaximoff4524]

Awesome Briana is back, She is an absolute delight! PD: I lost it on the splat sound on Daniel's head

[@RedSoul001]

You have to do Jack Fruit now. It's the distant cousin of the durian that doesn't smell or taste like shit.

[@michaelo5665]

Judging from their tasting notes I think jackfruit might distill out into something interesting and palatable plus they can talk about the people who have actually died from falling jackfruit.

[@RedSoul001]

@@michaelo5665 ya the deaths from jackfruit are a pretty big talking point. Those things weigh like 10+ pounds and fall from 15+ feet.

[@michaelo5665]

@@RedSoul001 #isaacnewtonhaditeasy lol

[@biffwellington6144]

It'd also be fun to watch them cut one open.

[@williamirvine7071]

OMG I laughed so much in this one! THANK YA'll SO MUCH!

[@taylorjoshd]

I truly believe Briana has become my favorite person on the interwebs. Y'all are the best. Keep up the FANTASTIC work you 2 crazy kids...

[@KGiustOD]

Jackfruit seems like a good follow up to this horror show.

[@peacechan4500]

It's will definitely mend some relationship with spiky big fruit thing. Durian smell horrible for someone who never had it while hack fruit smells like bubble gum

[@The_Ancient_Guardian]

Yeees

[@b.whisky9438]

peace chan ....Jack Fruit easily the best smelling of them all. I've told people jack fruit smells like bubble gum.

[@TheBHoky]

I love Briana's maniacal overflowing energy. Great episode guys. Lots of laughs.

[@moosebonsai]

This is the best video you've ever produced.

[@madmaxisnow]

Awesome video guys. I was dying laughing. Those things were all over Singapore when I visited there while in the Navy. You would smell it for miles but not know where it came from.

[@unhelpfulheap9066]

Try Toona leaf (Toona sinensis). It's a plant that tastes and smells like meat and onions.

[@adamlogan384]

I once tried durian gelato. It smelled like hot dogs and onions. I wonder if it was toona leaf, and not durian.

[@AridiumInsane]

F!@# YA!

[@JWSpeedWorkz]

Idk who edited this, but ya'll gotta give em a raise.

[@alexandergordon95]

Yea Rex, listen to this dude.

[@curtisbailey78]

Alex AKA "Hands" is the Tribe editor.

[@WhiskeyTribe]

@@alexandergordon95 😂😂😂

[@codythomas52]

First video of yours I've seen, bowls with holes has me as a subscriber.

[@MrJbagnell]

I am so incredibly entertained..love your personalities!! 🤩

[@mmeiselph7234]

As someone who tried durian in Asia many years ago, I was howling at this. So funny, and even after years I could evoke that stink.

[@BradLeclerc]

Whiskey Tribe: Embrace the Stank.

[@hayworthsoftware]

Can we get that on a coin?

[@remlapgarage]

The video I had no idea I needed to watch! As a Durian Lover this is awesome haha. Also first time I've ever seen someone use a Knife to cut into Durian like that 😂

[@philnewsome7067]

My favourite video on KZbin by a long way........thank you

[@jarredd7830]

I haven't laughed this hard in a LONG time. Your channel is getting better and better every week. This year has been crazy, depressing and numb but finding this channel has brought me and my wife so much joy during all this. Keep up the good work on both channels and thank you! Cheers!

[@Spaceman-xy7bd]

I love her so much 🥺, her comments add a little razzle dazzle that just adds to everything great about the show.

[@S550STANG]

Thank you for not ad spamming the shit out of your videos! Cheers 🍻

[@hexenhammer221]

Best episode you’ve ever done.

[@asingham]

Durian buffets are a local tourist attraction here in Thailand. Tip: Durian is best eaten outdoors 😁.

[@randomsandwichian]

Come and try them in Malaysia, we practically have a whole street corner dedicated to it.

[@StillIt]

How has no one suggested biscuits yet. . . .or have they and I'm blind. Que fight over what kind of biscuits 👍🥃😂

[@LordAeternum]

Mail them some Shrewburys

[@xander1052]

Digestives or its not correct

[@StillIt]

@@LordAeternum lamington, rj's and a pav after that 👍👍

[@neotaoisttechnopagan]

Jammy Dodgers it is!

[@It-b-Blair]

American biscuits or English “biscuits”

[@matthewmena6390]

Durain fruit is actually really good the one you guys had was not ripe yet, when their ripe its like a cross between banana, coconut, and pineapple and if you had distilled a ripe one i think you would've had a great liquor

[@Dunkstear]

These Videos are hella fun to watch.

[@kostastzerahou7561]

Branna : almost throws up Also Brianna : It's good!

[@ChanceNavarro]

Whoever did the editing on this is a genius! Hilarious!

[@JesseBlume]

1: What is that awesome new closing credits song? It SLAPS. 2: This was a horrible idea, but your exploration of it delighted me. Love Briana!

[@warchief_chieftain]

If you guys can get your hands on them, try out Lingonberries, they are a semi sweet, rather sour small red berry that grow in Sweden! We make them into a jam for our meatballs and theres even rye bread with whole berries in them that are really popular. Would be awesome to see!

[@grahamstrouse1165]

I’ve had Swedish meatballs with Lingonberries. They were really good.

[@johnsieffert5554]

You need to send some of the Durian Fruit booze to the Irish folks at the Try Channel. They do a lot of Durian and booze challenges this would be awesome

[@Goblingraphx]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@grahamstrouse1165]

@@GoblingraphxSame. 😁

[@Thebakedbaker413]

100% i haven't laughed and enjoyed something this good in a while

[@shadowlurker9548]

This is the first episode I've seen from you guys, I love alcohol, I love your sense of humor and energy 😁 I'll definitely be watching more

[@TheTaylorwailer]

I don’t drink, I know nothing about distilling alcohols, and I don’t know how I got here... but I’m really glad I did! 😂 HIGHLY entertaining, thank you!

[@thomasbatters]

Have they ever explained how Briana is associate with all of them?

[@BaronVonTeaL]

You guys as a trio is so much fun, more episodes with Brianna please!

[@colinchong5990]

Man...now I'm craving some durian. Love it!

[@jakelewis996]

This was hilarious. Fantastic!!

[@hogsmate]

As a someone who loves Durian when everyone says it stinks, I'm thinking it should be good :D

They clearly did not enjoy the fruit. I was wondering how the distilled product would go over with someone who does like durian. I've only had durian candy which was good.

[@christianferloni2323]

I had fresh durian a few times while I was in Thailand and it smells terrible, but tastes pretty good.

[@PaulTMaack0]

Peppers. Capsicum Chinense have a lot of sugars, so they'd be the most likely to produce decent alcohol, but they're also the spiciest.

[@thebassrogue]

That's evil, I love it

[@hoathbill]

Who could not like this, thanks for doing this

[@sux2bu883]

I'm like most, Briana is really good at this. Daniel, Rex and Briana do this on the fly. This is way funnier than any comedy skit that I've seen in a long time. I laughed almost the entire episode. Wow is not enough. Thank You for the best 17:44 minutes.....well you know !

[@PhyleXTension82]

I've heard that acorns have a similar starch content to barley, so acorn whiskey????

[@The_Keeper]

Aren't acorn super bitter? That would make a damn bitter product.

[@PhyleXTension82]

@@The_Keeper If you use them as is yes, but you leach the tannins out by soaking them for long periods - the American Indians used to do this to make masa: leach out the tannins then grind the acorn. It can also be done by boiling I believe, but I'm not sure if that would affect its ability to be brewed with.

[@caminoprojectUS]

@@PhyleXTension82 the basic idea is the same. boiling it though removes a step that will be needed (you boil it). boiling breaks down some of the starches and makes them easier for the yeast to attack. it will still need ground though either way. I would posit that the "best?" way would be to boil shelled acorn many times until the water no longer takes on tannins (no color change). roast the nuts to dry them. then mill them coarsely. proceed as per usual. should work ?

[@ParadigmUnkn0wn]

I think it's definitely possible. Properly prepared acorn flour, which seems a sensible place to start, isn't bitter and has a delightful nutty flavor. Leeching them to make it is an exercise in patience, but that's a key trait required for brewing and distillation anyway.

[@PhyleXTension82]

@@ParadigmUnkn0wn That was my thought regarding it too .... I am going to try it one day, if only for a bit of fun!

[@andrew-qs6qw]

For those of yall here from the modern rogue: Is anybody getting flashbacks to the prison wine episode?

[@paladonis]

LOL. YES! The Pruno episode was amazing.

[@stalker42]

I would have been okay with seeing Brian and Jason slinging durian meat at each other.

[@rafx2014]

Yessss

[@restorer19]

That, and wondering what's up with both Brian and Daniel that they hate applesauce. APPLESAUCE OF ALL THINGS!

[@StillIt]

@@restorer19 I mean if we get them to ferment and distill apple sauce.......

[@saint-cetacean]

I think Briana's powerful nose and tasting associations were the PERFECT pairing for this adventure

[@JC_2311]

I originally came to this channel for the whiskey...I've stayed for the laughs. Lots of laughs (and good whiskey!)

[@_sonexay]

I haven't laughed that much in awhile! Durian is also known as "The King of Fruit" so I would recommend trying the "Queen of Fruit", Mangosteen to distill next.

[@colbybrock3632]

Couscous whiskey. The ultimate hipster spirit

[@conjoiner83]

Surely the maximum-hipster version would be organic small-crop avocado on toast made with artisanal ancient grain bread

[@michaelb1761]

I think you mean Quinoa, or is that too mainstream now?

[@j-rocd9507]

I think I hate you....No, no if you had said quinoa THEN I would hate you. Candy is dandy but kale is quicker. I like alcohol lol...a lot.

[@j-rocd9507]

@@michaelb1761 oh shit I just made a quinoa joke without reading down lol. You did it before me respect lol

[@davidgomara2521]

Working with these people looks like so much fun

[@fountainhead5885]

Briana ads a wonderful new layer to your already awesome videos! She seems to fit right in.