Dear Jameson whatever your paying this guy isnt enough! Leaving aside he is a master cooper his skills as a tour guide and ambassador for your brand are out of sight.
twoonthewall I have to agree with you sir about his paycheck. He is not just a tour guide,he is the keeper of history of the Scottish whiskey!!! May the roof never fall!!!!! Iam of to buy me a bottle of Jameson, 🥂
Agreed! What a genuine and wonderful human being and also a true hard working and proud craftsman! I now feel much more justified in always keeping a bottle of Redbreast 12 cask strength around. I cherish that stuff and buy a new one every 3-4 months.
Here am I, 72 and a retired teacher, having just received one of the best of informative, entertaining and interesting lessons I have ever seen, given or received. This video is so good that I venture to suggest that Ger Buckley be awarded forthwith, the Irish equivalent of Living National Treasure.
As an Irishman myself I agree wholeheartedly, I have no idea how I’ve gone 24 years of life having never seen or heard of this wonderful gentleman but thank God I have and he’s the sort of man all young men like myself should look up to as a model of honour, heritage, class and temperament 🙏🏻
Sweden to we went away from that to books and now all the trades are declining and the government is like how is this happening we have schools all over but the people that went to apprenticeships are often those that are not so book smart and more hand smart so the get the shitiest jobs ever ( garbage handler, cleaning) and never get the apprenticeships
Ehh these are dying crafts. Most barrels are made by machine. America has apprentices, but you gotta move forward folks. Nothing stops progress. This isn't the 1800's.
It is such a joy to watch a person who has so much love for what they do. This gentleman’s love for his craft was really infectious ~ I didn’t want the video to end. What an amazing experience. Is there anything more beautiful than a glass of whisky sitting on the hand crafted barrel it lived in? Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️❤️
Thats what you get from a master. He knows exactly what, where, when and why of every single detail. Out-freaking-standing gentleman. Bastards its not enough to fill me with knowledge and whiskey, but now envy as well.
This man and others like him are hero's. My uncle was a cooper. There are some old school methods that modern technologies and machinery just cannot and should not replace!!
Gotta be the best vid on coopering I've ever seen. Ger is a gracious master of his craft and so passionate about every aspect of barrel making. He's a true credit to the generations that came before him. Heaps of thanks for posting this little gem. Cheers!
If you're willing to have a look at a german cooper and the whole process of making barrels i can recommend ua-cam.com/video/2EtuClgZWqY/v-deo.html Sadly no subtitles, but still hella worth a watch!
Wow! To get a complement about your channel for educating while entertaining from third generation craftsman is really proof gents. Your doing an amazing job and I greatly appreciate your efforts.
This guy is so awesome, such a wholesome and intelligent gentleman. Jameson, give this man a raise! Thank you to the Whiskey Tribe for letting him shine and allowing the world to see it!
I did smile a few times. But mostly, I was intently studying a Master Cooper at his finest, who is most generous with his pride and history. I truly enjoyed the fact his knowledge from his Historic past, AND that he is "still is learning to this day," was being absorbed 100% like the devils cut by his guests (and, eventually, us.) I will never drink a drop of Jamison's whiskey without this Master's influence in my enjoyment of this whiskey in my thoughts. Cheers one and all.
As a second generation woodworker/craftsman, I sincerely offer you my humble respect and admiration to your dedication, passion and craft... thank you for what you do
Got in a nasty car accident yesterday wife and I can barely walk... lost my truck, wife’s phone, and glasses. What do I do when I come home... watch the whiskey tribe and drink some good whiskey. Also Hope Daniel is alright.
Beyond cool, thus far I've visited 40 distilleries in Scotland, 6 in Kentucky, 5 in Texas and 8 in California and very rarely do you get a "behind the scenes" look at the details (beyond the standard tour) of how whisky is made.
Yeah I live here in Tennessee and visited the jack Daniels distillery. Nice tour but I was really expecting more from it. We learned about "Jack" visited the distillery, saw some barrels, saw the packaging line and tried some whiskey. That was about it.
Exceptional. Ger, you're truly a master craftsman and I love your willingness to share so much. Guys, these videos are collectables! Just like a good Irish whiskey 😉. Daniel, get well soon. Hope it wasn't the visit to our fair Isle that did it! Rex, enjoy a good Irish...😁 Sláinte to you both 🥃
Went to Ireland last year. The best, most majestic part, was touring the Jameson distillery. Never thought I'd be watching the videos about it. Reminiscing about Irish whiskey. Jameson, please send me to learn your genius. I will never leave.
Wow. This is the best video of any subject I've seen in years. I have priviledge to meet Gerry briefly, and also visited this cooperage building. Gerry is so humble yet proud. I can recognise some of his tools as my grandad was carpenter. Thanks guys, you made my day.
Being a history/ detail freak....this is by far my favorite!! That’s because of all the work that you gentlemen put into these! And having a background in video production....in the 70’s.....I know, ancient history.....I understand your labor of love!
I did smile a few times. But mostly, I was intently studying a Master Cooper at his finest, who is most generous with his pride and history. I truly enjoyed his knowledge from his Historic past, AND that he is "still is learning to this day," was being absorbed 100% like the devils cut by his guests (and, eventually, us.) I will never drink a drop of Jamison's whiskey without this Master's influence in my enjoyment of this whiskey in my thoughts. Cheers one and all.
That was super, Totally awesome. The tools he showed and demonstrated are top level stuff. The big stationary wood plane was the best I've ever seen, it seems way easier to plane long boards this way then any other. Truly awesome, thank you , Jim Tree
That was fantastic, Mr. Buckley is an absolute gem of a craftsman, what a brilliant warehouse of knowledge he is. I so appreciate the old school ways the masters of woodworking used to use, i still have my dads and granddads old tools in my workshop. I love that a man who is so highly skilled as Mr Buckley said he never stops learning, Cheers!
Absolutely awesome and a very knowledgable video guys. As an Irish Bartender here in Ireland I have learned so much from your vlogs. Many years ago Publicans (Pub Proprietors) used to offer their local clientele a Christmas Drink. It was either a Pint of the customers choice (their regular tipple) or a Small One. (A Spirit mainly Whiskey or Brandy.) Most guys jumped at the chance to get a Whiskey. The greedy ones opted for Brandy. Because it was more expensive. Now a days the pouring Whiskey (Known brands) is cheaper than the Pints. Guys used to buy each other a Drink for xmas. Again the Greedy ones would say " ah sure give us a Short". When the Publican offered the same choice here was the reaction,,,," hey Mick
There is sp much passion in this episode, from the barrel maker who loves his craft to Daniel sniffing the barrel and seems to find the barrel notes of the whiskey. There is something in the eyes that makes this special!
When I toured the wild turkey distillery I learned about the smell of the bourbon coming from the wooden barrels. The way the wood is treated to maximize the flavor of the bourbon. Subscribing to your channel reinforces the knowledge I have obtained through the years. But I am amazed by hearing other people's analysis on whiskey. How there's varying views. But over all. It's positive and like myself, take several different whiskeys and mix till I get a spirit that my palate appreciates. Or, add different charcoal filtering methods and use a whiskey that could use some help in reaching its potential. Now there have been mistakes. But to me, it's all about educating one's self during this learning curve. Like cooking. Thanks for your enthusiastic energy making these informative videos. "A friend in drink is a friend indeed".
What a hell of an episode! Much appreciation to Mr. Buckley and the guys for sharing this amazing lesson in barrel making. These are the things that make UA-cam worth all the other nonsense. Cheers Tribe! 🤘
I watched this video and have to say I spent half of it grinning like an idiot and the other half in complete awe of the skill and love this man has for his craft. A true artist and professional.
Mr. Buckley has been a cooper as long as I've been on this earth!! His dedication and craftsmanship makes me appreciate whisk(e)ys like Jameson even more than before.
This man made me even more interested in the barrel making process for whisky. His passion for his craft is astounding and it just simply makes me happy.
I’ve been watching your videos here & there when You Tube recommends it. Although you lads provide good material, this is in my opinion one of the best I’ve seen. I could go into great details as to why, but I’ll spare everyone the long drawn bromance. I’ve been dreading & avoiding a trip to England & Ireland with my wife ( second gen immigrant) to reconnect with her family there. Now, I have somewhere to go when I get there, when this COVID thing is over. Thank you for sharing this gem. And I’ll be watching your content more often.
This is one of the most beautiful preserved ancient arts I've ever seen. I love how these barrels are like time machines to a beverage from another era. Just solidifies my love of Jameson.
The years he has under his belt and when he talked about the rivet then quoted "would you like to see that" the child like excitement in his voice shows he loves everything about his job
Here's to the understanding that your chosen craft in life will never be perfected and that true happiness lies in continually pursuing perfection in that same craft. An amazing and hidden message has been captured in this production.
I don't know why the algorithm brought this to me today, but I am blessed by an amazing teacher, a master cooper, and a heckuva gentleman. What an incredible experience that must have been!
Great Vid guys! The best part was around the 17m mark talking about the education, interest and the knowledge that contributes to the overall experience of Whisky. Ger nailed it and yes, very cool for him to acknowledge you guys and what you contribute to the whisky world and I have to agree. Been watching you guys for a while now as I've only recently ventured into Scotch. One of my mentors suggested your links maybe 2 months or so ago and having looked at lots of others, you guys do it better than anyone by adding episodes such as this. What I enjoy most is you pack a lot into short segments that keep me interested and thirsting for more. Great job as always! .... So the hot new thing is whisky I-V's Daniel? Kind of puts you guys out of business so I'm guessing that wasn't a Macallan drip on your recliner LOL! ~ get well sooner!
Amazing episode! One of your best ever, and what an experience to have been there learning nuggets of knowledge from truly a living part of history. That toast at the end summed up the class of man he is! Thank you for sharing!
This isn’t just the best video I’ve seen on your channel. It’s the best I’ve seen on UA-cam. What a gentleman, what a craftsman. The way he teaches had me hanging on every word. Hypnotic.
If you have an interest in whiskey barrels and the art of cooperage, this is the video to watch. Very interesting and educational. Thank you Daniel and Rex for this piece.
This brought a smile to my face, thank you! Mr Buckley's love and passion for his work are inspiring! Such a rich and proud legacy of his family's craft.
Thank you for making that video. The Coopers speech was unique to you both and you shared it with us. Rare, raw history that I could see all through that man's face. I got emotional. Like my UA-cam cover photo. Lol
I lived in Bakersfield and there was a retired Cooper who made small gallon barrels to stay in practice. The skill alone is astonishing to watch but to see lumber turn into a container that can hold so much and for so long is awesome.
I’ve seen a few barrel making videos, but this one is the most awe-inspiring ever. What an art, whiskey itself is not the only complex piece of the process
This video stopped me from my card game and I was inthralled with the history and craftsmanship, and ease (after millions of hits) of him swinging his hammer. Awesome video MBs! Thank you.
The thing I know about any type of woodworking was cutting down trees with my grandad and turning them into storage areas/sheds, it was so much effort but knowing you made it is so rewarding
Long time drinker; first time poster. Congrats guys on another great video. Have enjoyed all the Ireland trip content. They've all been entertaining but better still have transformed my understanding of what goes into making whiskey. This latest video was my favourite so far. It blew my mind to realise a 5th generation Cooper still makes the barrels, all by eye, and it isn't freakin robots with lasers on there heads.
as i fancy my self a poet i wrote this for him To Ger Buckley, with respect Ger's knowledge of the barrel is deep from wood work to hammer swing his gentle grace in smiling face and steady masters hands. From fathers, fathers to the 5th he is the sum of all that lived yes Ger is jovial and an old soul a cooper shaped like what he makes and may his hammer never stop and his knife never dull and his joy never fade away for angels made coopers to get their share in spades.
What an incredible blend of arts and history, the nautical speak coming from being in the Navy and needing barrels for aging/keeping sustenance and the tools eminatimg from carpentry, engineering tooos and blacksmithing too, only achieved after thousands of years of tooling. Incredible
I don't drink and have no interest in alcohol, but the passion and skill in crafts such as this are priceless. There was a time when kids grew up being told that these careers were valuable and honorable. It is unfortunate that our society has lost touch with these skills and how they contribute to our lives.
My respect for Jameson grows with every one of these tour videos I see. That they would even employ a 5th generation cooper instead of using the cheapest available labor speaks about their company.
AWESOME video. IT was neat to see the wear marks that the tools have, ESPECIALLY the (I FORGOT the name of it) one that they flipped the board over to start wearing the other side!
Dear Jameson whatever your paying this guy isnt enough! Leaving aside he is a master cooper his skills as a tour guide and ambassador for your brand are out of sight.
twoonthewall I expect he’s not too bothered about how much he’s paid. Safe to say you don’t become a cooper for the lavish lifestyle!
twoonthewall
I have to agree with you sir about his paycheck. He is not just a tour guide,he is the keeper of history of the Scottish whiskey!!! May the roof never fall!!!!! Iam of to buy me a bottle of Jameson, 🥂
Hmmmm not Scottish whiskey he is in Ireland my friend :)
@@thomasgargano8813 Irish whiskey*
Triple it at least.
Congratulations Jameson this man had single handedly made me want to buy a bottle.
Agreed! What a genuine and wonderful human being and also a true hard working and proud craftsman! I now feel much more justified in always keeping a bottle of Redbreast 12 cask strength around. I cherish that stuff and buy a new one every 3-4 months.
Yup it sold me as well.
same here
May the roof above our heads never fall in, and the friends below it never fall out. Sláinte. Touch of class
May you make it to heaven a full hour before the devil finds out you’re dead. Slainte
Wtf are ye on about
@@spudsftw5025 its Irish sayings that basically say have luck and be safe
Here am I, 72 and a retired teacher, having just received one of the best of informative, entertaining and interesting lessons I have ever seen, given or received. This video is so good that I venture to suggest that Ger Buckley be awarded forthwith, the Irish equivalent of Living National Treasure.
you my good sir are right, and i should like to join you on this endeavor.
As an Irishman myself I agree wholeheartedly, I have no idea how I’ve gone 24 years of life having never seen or heard of this wonderful gentleman but thank God I have and he’s the sort of man all young men like myself should look up to as a model of honour, heritage, class and temperament 🙏🏻
This man must be protected at all costs, he's too pure
Whatever they are paying him, it's not enough!
How many apprentices does he have? Well, however many, it's not enough, and the skill and knowledge must be preserved.
Every man has he trade
Hope he has a son to replace him eventually
This is the way.
This gentleman is probably my favorite guest yet. The knowledge and skill was phenomenal.
And this is why America needs apprenticeships .
Young men learning a pure trade or profession.
Yes! We need to get back to apprenticeships!!
Sweden to we went away from that to books and now all the trades are declining and the government is like how is this happening we have schools all over but the people that went to apprenticeships are often those that are not so book smart and more hand smart so the get the shitiest jobs ever ( garbage handler, cleaning) and never get the apprenticeships
Ehh these are dying crafts. Most barrels are made by machine. America has apprentices, but you gotta move forward folks. Nothing stops progress. This isn't the 1800's.
@@TheNemosdaddy
"You gotta move forward, folks."
Translation:
Have everything be made in China . 💀
roxanna Safid fr, I’d for sure prefer my stuff handcrafted knowing someone put so much effort into hit
I need about a thousand episodes with Ger. My goodness that was fantastic.
It is such a joy to watch a person who has so much love for what they do. This gentleman’s love for his craft was really infectious ~ I didn’t want the video to end. What an amazing experience. Is there anything more beautiful than a glass of whisky sitting on the hand crafted barrel it lived in? Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️❤️
I absolutely love a knowledgeable craftsman of any kind. Could listen for hours and hours.
Thats what you get from a master. He knows exactly what, where, when and why of every single detail. Out-freaking-standing gentleman. Bastards its not enough to fill me with knowledge and whiskey, but now envy as well.
This man and others like him are hero's. My uncle was a cooper.
There are some old school methods that modern technologies and machinery just cannot and should not replace!!
Gotta be the best vid on coopering I've ever seen. Ger is a gracious master of his craft and so passionate about every aspect of barrel making. He's a true credit to the generations that came before him. Heaps of thanks for posting this little gem. Cheers!
It's so good!
If you're willing to have a look at a german cooper and the whole process of making barrels i can recommend ua-cam.com/video/2EtuClgZWqY/v-deo.html
Sadly no subtitles, but still hella worth a watch!
@@Onkeeeeelz Sounded like a good idea no comprende german
Wow! To get a complement about your channel for educating while entertaining from third generation craftsman is really proof gents. Your doing an amazing job and I greatly appreciate your efforts.
5th generation* even more impressive xD
but in addition, they are fucking annoying human beings
@@Tehcarp don't forget the fake accolades that they have bestowed upon themselves and others
@@Prosecute-fauci preach
@@Prosecute-fauci wow, bitter much?
This guy is so awesome, such a wholesome and intelligent gentleman. Jameson, give this man a raise! Thank you to the Whiskey Tribe for letting him shine and allowing the world to see it!
I smiled most of the way through this one. This chunk of videos is fantastic and this has slowly become my new favorite channel.
I did smile a few times. But mostly, I was intently studying a Master Cooper at his finest, who is most generous with his pride and history. I truly enjoyed the fact his knowledge from his Historic past, AND that he is "still is learning to this day," was being absorbed 100% like the devils cut by his guests (and, eventually, us.) I will never drink a drop of Jamison's whiskey without this Master's influence in my enjoyment of this whiskey in my thoughts. Cheers one and all.
As a second generation woodworker/craftsman, I sincerely offer you my humble respect and admiration to your dedication, passion and craft... thank you for what you do
Got in a nasty car accident yesterday wife and I can barely walk... lost my truck, wife’s phone, and glasses. What do I do when I come home... watch the whiskey tribe and drink some good whiskey. Also Hope Daniel is alright.
That was literally my favorite episode to date
This.
Beyond cool, thus far I've visited 40 distilleries in Scotland, 6 in Kentucky, 5 in Texas and 8 in California and very rarely do you get a "behind the scenes" look at the details (beyond the standard tour) of how whisky is made.
Yeah I live here in Tennessee and visited the jack Daniels distillery. Nice tour but I was really expecting more from it. We learned about "Jack" visited the distillery, saw some barrels, saw the packaging line and tried some whiskey. That was about it.
So what is going on with the Jim Beam Fire?
Visit a cooperage in scotland. They do tours there aswell and very interesting.
@@gavinstuart6704 I drove by the Speyside Cooperage during my last trip to Scotland. Next time I am in the area I'll do a tour.
@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies Nice man, My mum is actually a tour guid at strathisla distillery and she used to work at speyside cooperage to.
The amount of love and appreciation for his tools and craft are astonishing.
It was a real pleasure to see a man with skills excel at his craft. This is a man to be respected.
Hope you're ok to Dan.
Exceptional. Ger, you're truly a master craftsman and I love your willingness to share so much. Guys, these videos are collectables! Just like a good Irish whiskey 😉. Daniel, get well soon. Hope it wasn't the visit to our fair Isle that did it! Rex, enjoy a good Irish...😁 Sláinte to you both 🥃
Only last month Middleton distillery added its first cooper in 40 years.
When you love your work you always have this bright in your eyes when you show it to the people. Real master. Respect!
You run across people in life that leave a mark on you and this is one of them. God bless him !!
Went to Ireland last year. The best, most majestic part, was touring the Jameson distillery. Never thought I'd be watching the videos about it. Reminiscing about Irish whiskey. Jameson, please send me to learn your genius. I will never leave.
Wow. This is the best video of any subject I've seen in years. I have priviledge to meet Gerry briefly, and also visited this cooperage building. Gerry is so humble yet proud. I can recognise some of his tools as my grandad was carpenter. Thanks guys, you made my day.
Being a history/ detail freak....this is by far my favorite!! That’s because of all the work that you gentlemen put into these! And having a background in video production....in the 70’s.....I know, ancient history.....I understand your labor of love!
Master craftsmen like Ger makes me proud to be in the trades.
Any trade. Our anything you do really.
A fine gentleman indeed. You can see the love in his eyes. What a pleasure to watch and listen.
I did smile a few times. But mostly, I was intently studying a Master Cooper at his finest, who is most generous with his pride and history. I truly enjoyed his knowledge from his Historic past, AND that he is "still is learning to this day," was being absorbed 100% like the devils cut by his guests (and, eventually, us.) I will never drink a drop of Jamison's whiskey without this Master's influence in my enjoyment of this whiskey in my thoughts. Cheers one and all.
That was super, Totally awesome. The tools he showed and demonstrated are top level stuff. The big stationary wood plane was the best I've ever seen, it seems way easier to plane long boards this way then any other. Truly awesome, thank you , Jim Tree
That was fantastic, Mr. Buckley is an absolute gem of a craftsman, what a brilliant warehouse of knowledge he is. I so appreciate the old school ways the masters of woodworking used to use, i still have my dads and granddads old tools in my workshop. I love that a man who is so highly skilled as Mr Buckley said he never stops learning, Cheers!
Absolutely awesome and a very knowledgable video guys. As an Irish Bartender here in Ireland I have learned so much from your vlogs. Many years ago Publicans (Pub Proprietors) used to offer their local clientele a Christmas Drink. It was either a Pint of the customers choice (their regular tipple) or a Small One. (A Spirit mainly Whiskey or Brandy.) Most guys jumped at the chance to get a Whiskey. The greedy ones opted for Brandy. Because it was more expensive. Now a days the pouring Whiskey (Known brands) is cheaper than the Pints. Guys used to buy each other a Drink for xmas. Again the Greedy ones would say " ah sure give us a Short". When the Publican offered the same choice here was the reaction,,,," hey Mick
I could listen to that man talk for hours.
That was goddamned amazing. Thank you, and thank Ger for sharing that with us.
There is sp much passion in this episode, from the barrel maker who loves his craft to Daniel sniffing the barrel and seems to find the barrel notes of the whiskey. There is something in the eyes that makes this special!
This is great! I love the history being told here. I hope this craft never dies and he has sons following in his footsteps.
Never really had Jameson in my whiskey collection but this man changed that. This was by far my favorite episode
When I toured the wild turkey distillery I learned about the smell of the bourbon coming from the wooden barrels. The way the wood is treated to maximize the flavor of the bourbon. Subscribing to your channel reinforces the knowledge I have obtained through the years. But I am amazed by hearing other people's analysis on whiskey. How there's varying views. But over all. It's positive and like myself, take several different whiskeys and mix till I get a spirit that my palate appreciates. Or, add different charcoal filtering methods and use a whiskey that could use some help in reaching its potential. Now there have been mistakes. But to me, it's all about educating one's self during this learning curve. Like cooking. Thanks for your enthusiastic energy making these informative videos. "A friend in drink is a friend indeed".
What a hell of an episode! Much appreciation to Mr. Buckley and the guys for sharing this amazing lesson in barrel making. These are the things that make UA-cam worth all the other nonsense. Cheers Tribe! 🤘
Man what an incredible experience, something I've always wanted to be a part of. Wish you the best Daniel!
Just got my first bottle of Jameson black barrel recently, lovin it, what a great finish to a great video by a master cooper.
I watched this video and have to say I spent half of it grinning like an idiot and the other half in complete awe of the skill and love this man has for his craft. A true artist and professional.
That was an amazing episode. You should have him visit Austin to create a giant barrel for a special edition Texas whisk(e)y.
Each of the tools in this workshop represents the efforts of generations of experienced barrel makers
Good luck
something about watching a master of a craft explain his handiwork makes it such a great watch
This guy taught me so much in so little time. So lovable too. Would drink some whiskey with him any day.
Just applauds for you guys. Amazing what you do for the Whisk(e)y Community!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
that anvil is beautiful. brings a tear to my eye!
Come back 9 months later to watch this again. Just phenomenal.
The world needs more people like Mr. Buckley
Super video. My ggg grandfather was a cooper, but I never knew what that involved until now.
Mr. Buckley has been a cooper as long as I've been on this earth!! His dedication and craftsmanship makes me appreciate whisk(e)ys like Jameson even more than before.
This man made me even more interested in the barrel making process for whisky. His passion for his craft is astounding and it just simply makes me happy.
I’ve been watching your videos here & there when You Tube recommends it. Although you lads provide good material, this is in my opinion one of the best I’ve seen. I could go into great details as to why, but I’ll spare everyone the long drawn bromance. I’ve been dreading & avoiding a trip to England & Ireland with my wife ( second gen immigrant) to reconnect with her family there. Now, I have somewhere to go when I get there, when this COVID thing is over. Thank you for sharing this gem. And I’ll be watching your content more often.
This is one of the most beautiful preserved ancient arts I've ever seen. I love how these barrels are like time machines to a beverage from another era. Just solidifies my love of Jameson.
The years he has under his belt and when he talked about the rivet then quoted "would you like to see that" the child like excitement in his voice shows he loves everything about his job
This was an absolute treat to watch, these type of skilled craftsmen are a dying breed, long may they exist in the whiskey world!
Here's to the understanding that your chosen craft in life will never be perfected and that true happiness lies in continually pursuing perfection in that same craft. An amazing and hidden message has been captured in this production.
I don't know why the algorithm brought this to me today, but I am blessed by an amazing teacher, a master cooper, and a heckuva gentleman. What an incredible experience that must have been!
Great Vid guys! The best part was around the 17m mark talking about the education, interest and the knowledge that contributes to the overall experience of Whisky. Ger nailed it and yes, very cool for him to acknowledge you guys and what you contribute to the whisky world and I have to agree. Been watching you guys for a while now as I've only recently ventured into Scotch. One of my mentors suggested your links maybe 2 months or so ago and having looked at lots of others, you guys do it better than anyone by adding episodes such as this. What I enjoy most is you pack a lot into short segments that keep me interested and thirsting for more. Great job as always! .... So the hot new thing is whisky I-V's Daniel? Kind of puts you guys out of business so I'm guessing that wasn't a Macallan drip on your recliner LOL! ~ get well sooner!
Wow man I could listen to him forever what knowledge and skills
Someone who loves what they do never works a day in his life
What a wonderful thing to watch! A fifth generation Master Craftsman showing us just a tiny piece of his vast knowledge of cooperage
Being a wood and metal worker/craftsman, I throughly enjoyed this episode. Thank you for sharing this man's skills.
Amazing episode! One of your best ever, and what an experience to have been there learning nuggets of knowledge from truly a living part of history. That toast at the end summed up the class of man he is! Thank you for sharing!
This isn’t just the best video I’ve seen on your channel. It’s the best I’ve seen on UA-cam. What a gentleman, what a craftsman. The way he teaches had me hanging on every word. Hypnotic.
If you have an interest in whiskey barrels and the art of cooperage, this is the video to watch. Very interesting and educational. Thank you Daniel and Rex for this piece.
We are blessed to have this coupper master!
May the skills passed down generations for the humanity of our times!
Bless you all
By far my favorite episode on both channels
The beauty in wood work is no different the the beauty in whiskey
Absolutely fascinating! I could watch a skilled craftsmen like this working for hours.
Hospitalization is a guaranteed way to make it through dry week. Best of luck Daniel.
This brought a smile to my face, thank you! Mr Buckley's love and passion for his work are inspiring! Such a rich and proud legacy of his family's craft.
Thank you for making that video. The Coopers speech was unique to you both and you shared it with us.
Rare, raw history that I could see all through that man's face. I got emotional. Like my UA-cam cover photo. Lol
I lived in Bakersfield and there was a retired Cooper who made small gallon barrels to stay in practice. The skill alone is astonishing to watch but to see lumber turn into a container that can hold so much and for so long is awesome.
Me: wants to become an engineer and studying for 4 years
Also me: 7:33
Also me: Why did I go to college again?
Also me: Everything I learned in college is made irrelevant by Microsoft Excel.
It's alway great to see a master at his trade. You can really feel the passion he has for his craft...
One of my favorite tribe videos to date. The history and craftsmanship on display was amazing.
And the hobbit poisoning was fun too!
My favorite episodes feature Ger Buckley. Dude is so proud of his trade, and moreso of his lineage. Beautiful.
I’ve seen a few barrel making videos, but this one is the most awe-inspiring ever. What an art, whiskey itself is not the only complex piece of the process
This is one of the best videos about barrel making on UA-cam. Actual, practical tips and techniques
I saw Ger mentioned in a new video, and I'm so glad I found this video. What a legend.
This video stopped me from my card game and I was inthralled with the history and craftsmanship, and ease (after millions of hits) of him swinging his hammer. Awesome video MBs! Thank you.
The thing I know about any type of woodworking was cutting down trees with my grandad and turning them into storage areas/sheds, it was so much effort but knowing you made it is so rewarding
Long time drinker; first time poster. Congrats guys on another great video. Have enjoyed all the Ireland trip content. They've all been entertaining but better still have transformed my understanding of what goes into making whiskey. This latest video was my favourite so far. It blew my mind to realise a 5th generation Cooper still makes the barrels, all by eye, and it isn't freakin robots with lasers on there heads.
as i fancy my self a poet i wrote this for him
To Ger Buckley, with respect
Ger's knowledge of the barrel is deep
from wood work to hammer swing
his gentle grace in smiling face
and steady masters hands.
From fathers, fathers to the 5th
he is the sum of all that lived
yes Ger is jovial and an old soul
a cooper shaped like what he makes
and may his hammer never stop
and his knife never dull
and his joy never fade away
for angels made coopers
to get their share in spades.
Talk about a national treasure. This man has warmed many a chest.
What an incredible blend of arts and history, the nautical speak coming from being in the Navy and needing barrels for aging/keeping sustenance and the tools eminatimg from carpentry, engineering tooos and blacksmithing too, only achieved after thousands of years of tooling. Incredible
The only thing deeper and richer than the flavor of the whiskey is the history behind it. Great episode, guys!
So much history and to have that experience to talk to this man one on one WOW!
Hope you are doing better Daniel!
I could listen and watch that Cooper for hours love it
Old school there that was like watching history thanks and cheers everyone.
I don't drink and have no interest in alcohol, but the passion and skill in crafts such as this are priceless. There was a time when kids grew up being told that these careers were valuable and honorable. It is unfortunate that our society has lost touch with these skills and how they contribute to our lives.
My respect for Jameson grows with every one of these tour videos I see. That they would even employ a 5th generation cooper instead of using the cheapest available labor speaks about their company.
I want a 2-3 hour video of this guy crafting a barrel from start to finish. He’s so awesome and intelligent.
Brilliant to see someone who has such incredible skill and passion for his craft! Really rare nowadays!
Had to pour a glass in honor of this man. May his sleeves never fall down, when he's washing hands. Slainte!
I mean, come on! What an awesome time to be a whiskey lover!
So much intelligence embodied in the tools and in the barrels. I really appreciate getting to see this.
I also love Jameson.
AWESOME video. IT was neat to see the wear marks that the tools have, ESPECIALLY the (I FORGOT the name of it) one that they flipped the board over to start wearing the other side!