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Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "FEW Bourbon"
This is the Big Human’s Whiskey Journey where he gets to taste a whiskey blind, with no preconceived ideas and we get his initial reaction. Few Bourbon is made in Illinois. It may be owned by a bigger company, but it’s start was as a craft distillery. And, this bottle is from prior to Few being acquired. So I pour the Big Human a sample of this whiskey to see what his thoughts are. Check it out.
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Driftless Glen Distillery - Specialty Finish Bourbon
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On our visit to Driftless Glen Distillery in Baraboo Wisconsin, Casey, who picks many of the barrels for the single barrel program, brought out the last bottle of an experiment that Driftless Glen did. It's a bourbon finished in a pinot nior wine cask. We got to try it and hear all about their special distillery only releases, and how they can do one off barrels such as this Pinot finished Bour...
Dueling Grounds Distillery - Cocktail Tasting "Fall Fashioned" @duelinggroundsdistillery8155
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On this episode of the Great American Whiskey Cookers, we belly up to the bar for a unique signature cocktail from Zac Smith at Dueling Grounds Distillery in Franklin, Kentucky. Zac comes up with new drinks every week and never repeats them.. So, if you are a cocktail type of person, you don’t want to miss how Zac makes this drink. Better yet, stop by and ask for it. patreon.com/greatamericanwh...
Great American Whiskey Cookers - Craft Distillers Invite
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Journey along with the whiskey geeks to meet the craft distillers putting their hearts and souls into creating America’s next great spirit. We’re sharing our travels along the country’s two-lane highways and giant freeways, through small towns and great cities, so you can get to know the unique characters who have the talent and courage to bottle their creative skill for everyone to enjoy.
Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Starlight Double Oaked Bourbon"
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This is the Big Human’s Whiskey Journey where he gets to taste a whiskey blind, with no preconceived ideas and we get his initial reaction. Carl T. Hubers Starlight has been making some big waves over the last couple of years. It’s from the heartland,Indiana (and no, not that other Indiana distillery) but, everyone seems to go nuts over it. I put a Starlight Double Oaked Bourbon in front of the...
Happy New Year - 2025 Preview
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This is the Great American Whiskey Cookers where we explore craft whiskey and the distillers making the spirit. I’m your host, Jeff Zahrt. It’s the week of New Years and as we head into 2025, we wanted to give you an idea of what’s coming up in Season 3 for the Great American Whiskey Cookers and what distilleries we have on the production schedule. Watch the episode and get a sneak peak of what...
Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Bardstown Bourbon Co. #12" (BH blinds us)
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This is the Big Human’s Whiskey Journey where he gets to taste a whiskey blind, with no preconceived ideas and we get his initial reaction. It’s Christmas time so another special episode and we let the Big Human bring one of his coveted bottles to blind us with. He’s getting more and more used to opening up some of his bottles. Question is…do we like it as much as he does. Watch the episode and...
GAWC - Compilation of Out-Takes
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2024 has taken us to some great distilleries and we have discovered some fantastic stories. Along the way, we have had lots of fun, both in front of and behind the camera. However, nothing is quite as fun as watching some of the behind the scenes screw ups. Mostly by Jeff's doing. So we thought we would round out the year with a short compilation of some the more "tame" screw ups, gaffaws, and ...
Christmas Eve - 2024 Recap "Our Favorite(s)"
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It's Christmas week and we thought we would give you a run down of the distilleries we have been at in 2024. We share some memorable moments from the distilleries, and Jeff makes the guys pick their favorite (at least their favorite if they could only pour "it" for a week). And of course, the Big Human has to push the envelope and pick 4. Stick around till the end of the episode and see how to ...
Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Very Old Barton 100 Proof"
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Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Very Old Barton 100 Proof"
Blind Tasting "Spirit Hound Single Malt" at the Bourbon Bunker
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Blind Tasting "Spirit Hound Single Malt" at the Bourbon Bunker
Pursuit Spirits - Tasting the Double Oaked Bourbon @BourbonPursuit
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Pursuit Spirits - Tasting the Double Oaked Bourbon @BourbonPursuit
Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Dettling Cask Strength Single Barrel"
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Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Dettling Cask Strength Single Barrel"
Blind Tasting - "Willett Pot Still" at Proof 319 Bourbon Club
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Blind Tasting - "Willett Pot Still" at Proof 319 Bourbon Club
Blaum Bros. Distillery - "Our labels are not everyone’s labels"
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Blaum Bros. Distillery - "Our labels are not everyone’s labels"
Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask"
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Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask"
Cedar Ridge Distillery - "The coolest thing I get to do"
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Cedar Ridge Distillery - "The coolest thing I get to do"
Old Monroe Distillery - "A Still With A Past"
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Old Monroe Distillery - "A Still With A Past"
Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Blanton's Gold"
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Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Blanton's Gold"
Bottled In Bond Championship Round
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Bottled In Bond Championship Round
Sideshow Spirits Distillery - "Tasting 125+ Proof Rye from the Barrel" @sideshowspirits9117
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Sideshow Spirits Distillery - "Tasting 125 Proof Rye from the Barrel" @sideshowspirits9117
Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Minor Case Rye"
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Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Minor Case Rye"
A locked Bourbon Cellar and a whiskey tied to family
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A locked Bourbon Cellar and a whiskey tied to family
Casey Jones Distillery - "The Grandfather Still" @CaseyJonesDistillery
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Casey Jones Distillery - "The Grandfather Still" @CaseyJonesDistillery
Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Far North Spirits Bodalen"
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Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Far North Spirits Bodalen"
Iowa Legendary Rye - Original Rye Recipe
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Iowa Legendary Rye - Original Rye Recipe
Dueling Grounds -Tasting Flagship BiB "Linkumpinch Bourbon"@duelinggroundsdistillery8155
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Dueling Grounds -Tasting Flagship BiB "Linkumpinch Bourbon"@duelinggroundsdistillery8155
Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat"
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Big Human Whiskey Journey - Blind Tasting "Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat"
Pursuit Spirits - "108 Proof Whiskey" @BourbonPursuit
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Pursuit Spirits - "108 Proof Whiskey" @BourbonPursuit
Dueling Grounds Distillery - "Origin Story" @duelinggroundsdistillery8155
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Dueling Grounds Distillery - "Origin Story" @duelinggroundsdistillery8155

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  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 2 дні тому

    Illinois in the house!!

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 День тому

      Thanks for watching. It's a bottle I've had for quite a while. Probably need to revisit it with a new bottle.

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 4 дні тому

    Sounds and looks very interesting. Actually planning to go to the Dells early this year, looks like Driftless Glen distillery is going to be on the schedule.

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 День тому

      Yes most certainly. Put it on your schedule. They often have a distillery only release. Great tour. Give yourself time to eat at the distillery. They seem to always have some new expressions. Let us know what you find.

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 6 днів тому

    You’re right, if it tastes good it tastes good, ultimately that’s all that matters.

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 6 днів тому

    I’ll take two please 😊

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 7 днів тому

    Great idea, hope you get some great whiskey makers

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 10 днів тому

    “And you’re liking this?” “Yeah, yes I am, yes I am, I’ll probably have to buy it” 😅😂

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 6 днів тому

      Yeah, I thought it was pretty funny at the time as well. The Big Human can be surprising. That's one of the things that can be fun.

  • @rajeshdixit3104
    @rajeshdixit3104 11 днів тому

    Go to McLaughlin in Pittsburgh

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 10 днів тому

      We have not heard of that distillery, but we will check it out. If we can find a way to get that far East, we will put it at the top of our list. Thanks for watching and for the tip on the Distillery.

    • @rajeshdixit3104
      @rajeshdixit3104 9 днів тому

      @ If you do get there, other than McLauglin, you can also visit Liberty Pole and Wiggle

  • @MaryS-go8dl
    @MaryS-go8dl 13 днів тому

    If you’re going to Iowa, check out Cedar Ridge. Hard Truth in Indiana

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 13 днів тому

    Great video, great reviews, thanks for sharing info on these new to me whiskeys

  • @WesGriggs-l5e
    @WesGriggs-l5e 13 днів тому

    Pursuit DO bourbon was just okay for me. For $80 I would much rather have a JDSBBP, Rare Breed or Bardstown Origin series for cheaper

  • @williamm8205
    @williamm8205 14 днів тому

    This is a really good pour….i killed my bottle a while ago and will be getting another

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 14 днів тому

      Oh yeah. We know what you mean. We can't get it here in Iowa, so we have to look for it online or when we are out of state. It's a great pour. Thanks for watching.

  • @williamm8205
    @williamm8205 14 днів тому

    I had a pour of this while watching….good video and looking forward to the next….it is a good pour

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 14 днів тому

      Yeah we agree. It is a good pour. I still have a few other Ben Holladay's to blind the Big Human on I think. Glad you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to like, subscribe and ring the bell if you haven't already. If there is something you want me to blind the Big Human on, let us know.

  • @aidenravy
    @aidenravy 16 днів тому

    Nice!

  • @davidcolgan3268
    @davidcolgan3268 16 днів тому

    Every thing I have had from Cedar Ridge has been very good to great! Except their bottles seem small.😜🥃

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 16 днів тому

    🎶Have yourself a dusty little Christmas 🎵

  • @mikelash79
    @mikelash79 17 днів тому

    Hello! Is this still open to enter, or did it close already? Thanks, Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 17 днів тому

    Oh this was fun to watch

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 17 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. I know there were some explicit ones that just didn't make the cut. Maybe we'll throw them up on Patreon.

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 19 днів тому

    😊

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 19 днів тому

    great episode, like your interview skills Jeff

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 19 днів тому

    very cool

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 19 днів тому

    Great to see someone step out of their comfort zone. Welcome to the Rye side 😂

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 19 днів тому

    Thad gives off young John Goodman vibes

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 19 днів тому

    I love blind tastings

  • @osamashatat
    @osamashatat 19 днів тому

    Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @TimothySchoen-d3d
    @TimothySchoen-d3d 19 днів тому

    Merry Christmas

  • @justmehere6094
    @justmehere6094 20 днів тому

    I just picked up 2 bottles yesterday, at $29 a bottle. Was having the first pour as I watched this. Completely agree on the fantastic mouth feel. I really enjoyed that first pour. And that is usually the worst of the bottle. The high malted content of the 4 grains makes it stnad out from all my bourbons. Keeper.

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 20 днів тому

      $29 a bottle?! Great price. Yeah, we really enjoy what's coming out of Chattanooga Whiskey Company. Some really great whiskey. Thanks for watching.

  • @dbunce10
    @dbunce10 20 днів тому

    Fred Sanford's right. It's a winner, big time. (so was Fred Minnick) Well done, C.R. Makes us Iowa folks proud.

  • @fredsanford7875
    @fredsanford7875 25 днів тому

    its fantastic

  • @roscoejenkins4221
    @roscoejenkins4221 25 днів тому

    Is the different from double oaked?

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 22 дні тому

      The double oaked or double barreled (depending on what term you want to use) adds some additional toasty flavors to it. For us, it was more toasted marshmellow, warm oak and some creme brulee. One of the best ways to find the difference is to try this one side by side with their flagship offering.

  • @ChrisJohnson-zx9gb
    @ChrisJohnson-zx9gb 25 днів тому

    Kenny & Ryan are great, as is Pursuit Spirits. I was lucky enough to get a bottle of the Double Oak signed by both at a Total Wine event in the late summer. I also HIGHLY recommend you do the "Whole Shebang" tour/experience at Pursuit. It's unlike any other distillery tour.

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 22 дні тому

      Yeah, we agree. Kenny and Ryan are great and making some great whiskey. We missed out on doing the "Whole Shebang" only because we were filming and then back on the road. It's certainly on our list of items to do. Thanks for watching and the comment.

    • @osamashatat
      @osamashatat 6 днів тому

      Why don’t new bourbon makers, make 375 ml bottles? Would be easier to purchase a 375ml vs a 750ml. “Trial size”

  • @slobberinrocco3247
    @slobberinrocco3247 26 днів тому

    That was cool thank you

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 22 дні тому

      Thanks for the comment and for watching. Their still is really quite something. Don't forget to subscribe. We have more coming up.

  • @LP23D6
    @LP23D6 Місяць тому

    Great interview with those two. I need to get over there again. So much fun.

  • @BillMcGirr
    @BillMcGirr Місяць тому

    Interesting. Love the setup.💪👍🥃

  • @340wbymag
    @340wbymag Місяць тому

    I filled a new five-gallon charred oak barrel with fresh distillate and aged it for about two years, producing a pretty darned good whiskey, and then I filled the barrel again with fresh distillate. I have been topping the barrel off about twice a year to make up for evaporation (the angels' share), and it has been aging in that barrel for three and a half years since then. I pulled a bottle from the barrel a couple of weeks ago to test it. Wow!!! I am absolutely stunned by its quality. I have never tasted really fine aged whiskey before, so I have nothing to judge my whisky by, but I think it is something exceptional. I just wonder what the whiskey "experts" would say about it. My plan is to let it continue to age for years. I'll just keep topping the barrel off once or twice each year. It's delicious now. I wonder how it will be years from now.

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 22 дні тому

      Great experiment. Having the ability to do that is awesome. Keep us updated on how it's maturing and tasting.

  • @BillMcGirr
    @BillMcGirr Місяць тому

    Pretty cool. Enjoyed this video.💪👍🥃

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 22 дні тому

      Thanks for watching. We're glad you liked it. And the whiskey is fantastic. Quickly became one of my favs.

  • @LP23D6
    @LP23D6 Місяць тому

    What a great story Jeff. Thanks for taking us along. How is the Old Monroe juice?

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 22 дні тому

      Great question Mike. I don't remember off the top of my head. I'll have to look it up. I think we talk about it in the tasting video...stay tuned.

  • @LP23D6
    @LP23D6 Місяць тому

    I've never met Murphy. I've never meant you either Jeff. We'll make that happen someday. They are doing a nice job down there.

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 22 дні тому

      We will certainly make that happen. Hopefully soon. Might have to get you down to the Bourbon Bunker for a tasting

  • @bradleyjohnson785
    @bradleyjohnson785 Місяць тому

    Interesting piece.

  • @B0jangler
    @B0jangler Місяць тому

    1792 picks are usually way better than the normal one

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 22 дні тому

      Yeah, I agree. 1792 is one of Kirks favs, but not necessarily one of mine (Jeff's). The Big Human is a fan. However this barrel pick was quite tasty.

  • @denniswheeler4872
    @denniswheeler4872 Місяць тому

    Got one today. Can't wait to have a pour.

  • @cookiebozo
    @cookiebozo Місяць тому

    messy, disorganized, i don't know what's going on. it's a shame too, because you all seem to know what you're talking about. If you want some ides to make this less messy and more organized i am happy to respond

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 22 дні тому

      Thanks for the comment and the input. Yeah, it was the first time in doing something like this, so it came out a bit sloppy and disorganized. We'll get better. We would welcome your input on how to improve it. email me at jeff@greatamericanwhiskeycookers.com. I look forward to the conversation.

  • @SmoovNerd
    @SmoovNerd Місяць тому

    Love this, can't wait for National Repeal Day! CHEERS!🥃

    • @JeffZahrt-v9f
      @JeffZahrt-v9f Місяць тому

      Happy National Repeal day!!! This Rye was insanely tasty. Try to get your hands on a bottle

  • @LP23D6
    @LP23D6 Місяць тому

    Oh my that sounds delicious. I do like Rye/Barley spirits. Dave Johnson's Remus pick is just that. 51/49 @!118.1.

    • @JeffZahrt-v9f
      @JeffZahrt-v9f Місяць тому

      It was incredibly delicious Mike. Blew me away

  • @captmanmuffin
    @captmanmuffin Місяць тому

    just opened up my bottle of the batch 15 and holy moly is that good.

  • @RJR2222
    @RJR2222 Місяць тому

    Ohio has a couple of Sib CS of these. I might have to pick one up. Thanks for the review

  • @LP23D6
    @LP23D6 Місяць тому

    "I do love Ryes" So many have changed their opinions. Have Thad stop at Hy Vee on Blairs Ferry in CR and pick up Dave's Minor Case pick. It is heavenly. Do a side by side tasting with the shelf bottle just for fun. Cheers!

  • @Ozmayer54
    @Ozmayer54 2 місяці тому

    Love the juice!

  • @umami0247
    @umami0247 2 місяці тому

    You didn't taste it I'm interested in what you think of their juice. I subbed so maybe you can do another show with tasting notes and maybe comparing it to other craft distillers. Its nice to see them making their own product even on a smaller scale. I'm not against NDP just seeing how craft is the up and comer. Enjoy!🥃🥃🥃

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for subscribing and watching the video. We appreciate it. We actually tasted both expressions and the first of those video's will be released next Tuesday. So if you rang the bell, you should get notified when we publish that video. It's in post-production as I type. I like the idea of trying it against other craft distillers. We might have to do an episode on that. Thanks for the idea. Cheers.

  • @HATFIELDBBQ
    @HATFIELDBBQ 2 місяці тому

    Where is the tasting of the 10,000 drops?

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. Here is a link to the tasting we did with the guys at 10,000 drops when we filmed. You can also find all the 10,000 drops videos in the associated playlist. ua-cam.com/video/pYtVf9r2X3k/v-deo.html However, in looking back through the videos we posted, I don't think we ever put one up from a Bourbon Bunker tasting. We will get one done. Thanks for pointing that out.

    • @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499
      @greatamericanwhiskeycooker5499 2 місяці тому

      Here ya go. ua-cam.com/video/tbU86zckap4/v-deo.html. It's in the Bourbon Bunker tastings playlist.

  • @LP23D6
    @LP23D6 2 місяці тому

    My favorite Rye.