James May has created his most ambitious drink yet

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  • @JamesMayDrinks
    @JamesMayDrinks  2 місяці тому +93

    You can now buy the mystery bottle. If you're brave enough. jamesmaysgin.com/Mystery-YT

  • @Plysomack
    @Plysomack 2 місяці тому +636

    They edited out the conversation with Hammond, but what we really want more than anything are the boys having conversations with one another.

    • @DrKrapulax
      @DrKrapulax 2 місяці тому +13

      yep

    • @crmyersdesigns8961
      @crmyersdesigns8961 2 місяці тому +100

      Miss Lucy Brown- If you see this comment please leave in any future interactions with the Gents. As viewers and fans we love any interaction they can have. It could literally be discussing spanners and dust lint, and it's beyond enteraining. It's terribly comforting and reassuring to get hints that James, Richard, and Jeremy are indeed mates outside of filming, and that the last 23 years hasn't been a facade.

    • @nilo70
      @nilo70 2 місяці тому +5

      And even if it’s true we want to know that as well
      Cheers From California 😎

    • @iptych
      @iptych 2 місяці тому +35

      Proof he didn’t delete the other’s numbers after the GT finale.

    • @majordddd
      @majordddd 2 місяці тому +1

      Yes!

  • @benhopson8
    @benhopson8 2 місяці тому +429

    James was the first to arrive and as you can see he’s done this properly

    • @SwordofSlade
      @SwordofSlade 2 місяці тому +10

      Unlike James, mine is white.

  • @GobiPLX
    @GobiPLX 2 місяці тому +328

    I'm not even interested in Gin, never drank it, but when James talk about something it suddenly becomes interesting

    • @shannonlenz1098
      @shannonlenz1098 2 місяці тому +8

      About 25 years ago I drank too much gin and since then I can't even stand the smell. James makes everything sound so interesting that I'm now subscribed to this channel and look forward to his next video.

    • @allenvrabac4827
      @allenvrabac4827 2 місяці тому +1

      It's delish

    • @itseperkele181
      @itseperkele181 2 місяці тому +3

      I havent drank alcohol for 16 years now. I never drank gin. I have watched all james gin videos on youtube.
      Weird? Not at all.

  • @JamesMayDrinks
    @JamesMayDrinks  2 місяці тому +83

    For those asking, most gins are vegan, yes. But if you are a committed vegan, you have to be sure. You can be sure with JamesGin.

    • @robert-king-d7t
      @robert-king-d7t 2 місяці тому +4

      This is very random, but while in meditation I had a vision of you making a run of commemorative dovetail boxes, each serving to house and protect a bottle of JamesGin, in collaboration with Paul Sellers.

    • @brolohalflemming7042
      @brolohalflemming7042 2 місяці тому +11

      In the interests of balance, bacon gin next?

    • @mortarn
      @mortarn 2 місяці тому +5

      You may as well say it's gluten free too. Also zero sugar and lactose free. How about a free range gin?

    • @robert-king-d7t
      @robert-king-d7t 2 місяці тому +3

      @@mortarn mushrooms would be vegan to the highest order though. How could we be sure that the juniper had been pollinated by the four winds, and not through the exploitation of proletariat bees?

    • @Janimlaine
      @Janimlaine 2 місяці тому +1

      How about now Captain slow navy strenhgt?

  • @vmet77W
    @vmet77W 2 місяці тому +448

    Should name it VE-GIN

  • @Rokudaimedono
    @Rokudaimedono 2 місяці тому +99

    The Grand Tour may be over, but I am so happy James still has a UA-cam channel where he posts vidoes. Richard Hammond calling was a nice treat as well.

    • @jancovanderwesthuizen8070
      @jancovanderwesthuizen8070 2 місяці тому +4

      Yeah I’m glad they didn’t delete each others numbers after wrapping the last GT special

    • @Smitje_0
      @Smitje_0 2 місяці тому +1

      @@jancovanderwesthuizen8070 Twist this was all filmed before the last special.

  • @DarrLaw
    @DarrLaw 2 місяці тому +78

    LOL. Hammond calling was the best:
    "I'm filming."
    "So am I."

    • @meb114
      @meb114 2 місяці тому +5

      What a flex 😂

  • @MajaSkedsmo-xy8jk
    @MajaSkedsmo-xy8jk 2 місяці тому +134

    Richard hammond calling him was so adorable

    • @SeanBZA
      @SeanBZA 2 місяці тому +3

      And pulling a Hammond on him as well......

    • @st3vie3
      @st3vie3 2 місяці тому +16

      I thought James deleted his number? 😂

    • @TheHutchy01
      @TheHutchy01 2 місяці тому +5

      "I'm filming" "Oh, So am I" "No, the cameras are actually running" Perfect conversation between the two of them.

  • @leegriffin1584
    @leegriffin1584 2 місяці тому +58

    The thing with mushrooms, as the late, great Terry Pratchett set out, is that all of them are edible. Some of them only once.

    • @vink6163
      @vink6163 2 місяці тому +3

      I know this is a joke but I reckon some of the stinkhorns would be very difficult to eat even only once...

  • @MBUncle
    @MBUncle 2 місяці тому +30

    I can sit and watch James talking about anything and slowly getting tipsy for hours.

  • @SashaGrace94
    @SashaGrace94 2 місяці тому +83

    Captain Sloe Gin when???? C’mon James, we need it.

  • @MrGeorge0285
    @MrGeorge0285 2 місяці тому +68

    Clearly numbers were not deleted after the last grand tour. We’ve been had!!!

    • @Corkoth55
      @Corkoth55 2 місяці тому +1

      What do you mean by this? Sorry I'm hopeless. 😂

    • @Makapo3791
      @Makapo3791 2 місяці тому +12

      ​@@Corkoth55 At the end of the final Grand Tour, James jokes about deleting Richard's and Jeremy's numbers from his phone. Later, you can see him doing so as they drive away.

    • @Laftcranz
      @Laftcranz 2 місяці тому +3

      Or he has them memorized 😂

    • @nickn7939
      @nickn7939 2 місяці тому

      that was exactly my first thought

  • @MrIrondog55
    @MrIrondog55 2 місяці тому +42

    Name Ideas...
    1) There's not Mushroom - For Vegans
    2) A Morel Dilemma
    3) Chest-a-bit-Nutty
    4) A Spores Car for Flavour
    5) This Guin isn't Stroganoff (strong enough)
    6) All Morels, no Shiitaake
    Many other flavours of pun are available. Speaking of which, as Hammond called, I hear Buttons of the fungal variety are a favourite!

    • @3enCooper
      @3enCooper 2 місяці тому +5

      "Morel Dilemma" is excellent work, sir. It's a solid pun, it doesn't pander to the vegan nature of the gin but it does allude to it, and it aligns with the other gin names in James' range. Well done!

  • @sheldonaubut
    @sheldonaubut 2 місяці тому +5

    Haven't had a thimble full of alcohol since 1976, but just James dealing with the science and mechanics of things makes them of interest.

  • @eclipsecollective9875
    @eclipsecollective9875 2 місяці тому +4

    At 6:10, I am still watching and I do indeed find this process fascinating. This style of video is much appreciated.

  • @theElrin
    @theElrin 2 місяці тому

    6:10 yes I’m still here! I love the process…even wine and other spirits. So this is beautiful James. Thank you.
    I’m 55 and this past weekend I had my first G&T with Bombay Gin. I really loved it! I was hoping a few weeks ago to get one of yours but I cannot get it here with any ease or exorbitant shipping cost.

  • @midge158158
    @midge158158 2 місяці тому +34

    If you don't call it "Peace Fungus" I'd be disappointed

  • @MostlyLoveOfMusic
    @MostlyLoveOfMusic 2 місяці тому +69

    What isn't vegan about Asian Parsnip gin?

    • @archonix
      @archonix 2 місяці тому +24

      It has no mushroom.

    • @MostlyLoveOfMusic
      @MostlyLoveOfMusic 2 місяці тому +5

      @@archonix you've given an irrelevant answer

    • @Yvolve
      @Yvolve 2 місяці тому +11

      Almost all distilled alcohol is vegan. Some add things that make it not vegan. Some fermented alcoholic drinks use animal products in the fermentation proces, so those aren't vegan.

    • @minirop
      @minirop 2 місяці тому +2

      @@TheRivieraKid not even it seems. Hugh's distillery's website says the only animal product they use is leather, so not in the gin making process.

    • @TheRivieraKid
      @TheRivieraKid 2 місяці тому +6

      ​@@miniropYes so either his normal gin is non vegan and has been sold to vegans, or it is vegan and this new gin is pointless.

  • @Loafinbaker
    @Loafinbaker 2 місяці тому +1

    Hammond and May. My favorite frenemies. They are like brothers! Plus this flavor tasting is great watching!

  • @richardjlloyd1
    @richardjlloyd1 2 місяці тому +2

    Yes! Exciting! Got my American Mustard and Asian Parsnip. Also the cameo from Hammond made my night. It warms me to see them doing basic "friend" things

  • @booker9816
    @booker9816 2 місяці тому +12

    “This gin tastes like a purple-striped sweater”

  • @rebeccarapetti3747
    @rebeccarapetti3747 2 місяці тому

    I can listen to james talk about anything for hours. I have just made a London Drizzle gin and tonic. My favourite. So glad i can get it in Australia!!

  • @DavidSmith-vw5eg
    @DavidSmith-vw5eg 2 місяці тому +1

    Love this, very interesting, but then again I like watching James take stuff apart and rebuild it.

  • @jayzee3016
    @jayzee3016 2 місяці тому +4

    Lovely to see you James!

  • @FantaraTV
    @FantaraTV 2 місяці тому

    I'll keep watching you forever, James May. You have given me happiness. More joy than I can express in words.

  • @moerex1
    @moerex1 Місяць тому

    You are awesome sir. A true inspiration to me. I wish I could buy you gin but my backward assed state of Alabama won't allow shipment toy door. Again you are awesome and an inspiration. Keep up all that you do.i have watch you and the other two since I was a young chap. Thanks a for all you do and have done.

  • @tereyagiz775
    @tereyagiz775 2 місяці тому +5

    James was the first Vegan Gin Producer and as you can see he has done this properly

  • @Bluesage2024
    @Bluesage2024 2 місяці тому +9

    James May is one of the most intelligent and creative people on the TV. His capacity to both entertain and distill knowledge is only surpassed by the fact his is sexy.

    • @Killjoy_Mel
      @Killjoy_Mel 2 місяці тому +2

      Man does look good, doesn't he. Gorpcore king.

  • @Balkonwhisky
    @Balkonwhisky 2 місяці тому +13

    Whats not vegan in a normal Gin ? (Industrial Ethanol mixed with parts of Plants and redistilled, often diluted with Water and Bottled)
    Somehow i dont get the „non vegan“ Point of it😅
    Could somebody explain it to me please?😅

    • @TheRivieraKid
      @TheRivieraKid 2 місяці тому +10

      His gin is already vegan, this is just an excuse to flog another product.

  • @brade4690
    @brade4690 2 місяці тому +1

    Watching this video while partaking in another kind of casual mood enhancer. Somewhere around the 6:15 mark really was a whole kind of moment.

  • @edsmalen
    @edsmalen 2 місяці тому +1

    Yes, I'm still watching, and it is quite interesting to see how the thought process and tasting goes until you have the final product that we get

  • @jacobellw
    @jacobellw 2 місяці тому

    This whole video is just bloody brilliant. Very curious about the taste, thanks so much, James!

  • @Jerodemortal
    @Jerodemortal 2 місяці тому

    These simple videos are quite calming.

  • @KrisAdamsTV
    @KrisAdamsTV 2 місяці тому +10

    Man, now that phone call makes me want to see Richard Hammond have a UA-cam channel, so I can go over to his and see what he was asking about paint for :D

    • @KrisAdamsTV
      @KrisAdamsTV 2 місяці тому

      I would be able to create a network of these fogies on UA-cam...
      Where we have updates from cool people who don't know how to use UA-cam.
      @JamesMayDrinks do you mind passing this on to Richard?

    • @space.tel-e-grams
      @space.tel-e-grams 2 місяці тому

      it's not the same type of channel but I think drivetribe is the closest you'll get to that right now

    • @Rokudaimedono
      @Rokudaimedono 2 місяці тому +6

      He's moderately active on the Drivetribe channel (he does, as far as I've understood, own it by himself now, after all), so you can catch him there. I don't watch it much, since it's too much of a purely for petrolheads type of channel now (which makes sense), and I'm not really interested in cars, I'm just interested in whatever Jeremy, James and Richard are doing, on their own, or together. Jeremy is the only one among the trio who, as far I know, doesn't have a UA-cam channel, much to my dismay (although James is my favourite, so I am happy he still posts videos)...

    • @Theskiescreator
      @Theskiescreator 2 місяці тому +4

      ​@Rokudaimedono if you havent already then i would recommend watching clarksons farm. Its a brilliant show and nothing to do with cars.

    • @Rokudaimedono
      @Rokudaimedono 2 місяці тому +3

      @@Theskiescreator Yeah, I've watched every season of it. Great show! Hoping for more in the future! 🙂

  • @rashbandi9835
    @rashbandi9835 2 місяці тому

    Watched this while I was drawing, it was very relaxing :] I really like James's voice

  • @fepatton
    @fepatton 2 місяці тому +1

    Fascinating to see this process! And I just received my James Gin OO-scale tank car from Rails of Sheffield. It’s going on a display shelf so I can keep an eye on it. 😄

  • @storskegg
    @storskegg 2 місяці тому

    So far I like the ideas that James has for gin, but I also enjoyed Hugh's face when James suggested the vegan gin. I saw that expression, and immediately thought of "Snatch," "In the quiet words of the Virgin Mary, come again?" lol In all honesty, I'm looking forward to trying this--not because it has James' name attached, but because I've really enjoyed these gins.

  • @corychristensen5917
    @corychristensen5917 2 місяці тому +6

    'Captain Slow Gin Fizz' - James May Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda

  • @Corkoth55
    @Corkoth55 2 місяці тому

    I gave up the drink, at least for a long while. I still like to tune in and listen to Captain Gin explain the intricacies! I bought the Asian Parsnip for my Dad for xmas. I think he liked it!!

  • @adrianduncan7939
    @adrianduncan7939 2 місяці тому +4

    Compassion Without Compremise is a good name for the new one, Cpt. Awesome🤔

  • @waynedavis3956
    @waynedavis3956 15 днів тому

    G'Day James, I've been bingeing on a lot of your and Lucys content over Christmas. I'm bloody sorry, but a couple of minutes ago I hit the dreaded Subscribe Button. If I wasn't already here, I'd suggest you have me deported to the antipodes. Good on ya mate, keep up the good work. I love your variety. Cheers.

  • @scottpeters5105
    @scottpeters5105 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely love this! Educational and very interesting....thanks!

  • @ltpinecone
    @ltpinecone 2 місяці тому

    I don't drink, but this is fascinating stuff. Let's be honest though, we are all just here for James May.

  • @mercator79
    @mercator79 2 місяці тому

    this is actually both fascinating and cathartic. I've seen the perfume version of this kind of skillset, but like the alcohol version much better :)

  • @GerrardTorres7665
    @GerrardTorres7665 2 місяці тому

    This is great, keep these coming!

  • @bpowick
    @bpowick 2 місяці тому +21

    Isn’t gin vegan to start with?

    • @eddiet7228
      @eddiet7228 2 місяці тому +2

      Yes it is. Almost all gins are vegan.

  • @Marie_West
    @Marie_West 2 місяці тому +1

    It's Lovely that James didn't actually delete Richard and Jeremy!!! ❤

  • @j_mase
    @j_mase 2 місяці тому

    I bought my mystery bottle yesterday and I never would have thought it would likely contain mushrooms. Can’t wait to try it. And dibs on the hand drawn recipe notes🍄

  • @ShieldsOnTour
    @ShieldsOnTour 2 місяці тому

    Have just received mine about 5 mins ago and had a try - even though its only 10:30am ... outstanding flavour ... very very nice. First sip went "that's nice. nicer. what was that!" moment as the end taste came through. There goes my Friday .....

  • @hakanlindgren2591
    @hakanlindgren2591 2 місяці тому

    REALLY looking forward to this! AP is the best I've ever tried.

  • @mikaelbeeche9041
    @mikaelbeeche9041 2 місяці тому +2

    James, You could call it Spores of Fire Gin, Dragon Spore Gin, Sporechouli Gin, or even Shroom Gin... Extremely awesome and cool idea to make a Vegan Gin, I wouldn't have thought of using mushrooms either. I have never tried Gin in my Life, Hennessy Cognac is My Weakness. I do collect Liquors Wines and Spirits, so I do have some different kinds of Gins.... Love You, Your Content and Channel ..🍸🍸🥃 🥃😁👍🏻👏🏻💜💜💜

  • @JetWash944
    @JetWash944 Місяць тому

    On the off chance anyone hasn’t seen it, I implore you to grab your favourite tipple, some good cheese, and sit and watch Oz & James’s Big Wine Adventure. Fantastic program, I was always sad they didn’t do another one.

  • @Dan_Gyros
    @Dan_Gyros 2 місяці тому +1

    Mr May, I been watchin you get blitzed and trying alcohols since you were in France with Oz, still enjoying it!

  • @BlakeWalsh
    @BlakeWalsh Місяць тому

    6:39 😂 A+ grade for the editor here

  • @ericthedesigner
    @ericthedesigner 2 місяці тому

    I come to youtube for people just talking like real people to one another. Thank you for not making main stream formulated bullshit. Cheers!

  • @Gt3rs5.0
    @Gt3rs5.0 2 місяці тому +3

    Yes James

  • @RabbyArt
    @RabbyArt 2 місяці тому +1

    "I hope you're all still watching" Sir I think at this point we would watch you watch paint dry in complete silence and we'd still be hooked in.

  • @Gersberms
    @Gersberms 2 місяці тому

    This is hugely fascinating. I love thinking about flavor and fragrance compositions as that's what this is, essentially. I mean, I do currently have probably 30 fragrances and samples on my desk...

  • @Naverin3
    @Naverin3 2 місяці тому

    Loved this video. One of my favorite, recent videos

  • @pjccwest
    @pjccwest 2 місяці тому

    You have my herbivorous approval. Good man James.

  • @memyselfandeye1234
    @memyselfandeye1234 2 місяці тому +3

    Interesting to watch and it must be a Lucy Brown production as it Beautifuly Shot and Edited .... Very Nice Idea James ... Lion's Mane Mushroom From Clarcksons Farm ?
    peace

  • @jimchik
    @jimchik 2 місяці тому

    Great watching James getting slowly walloped. 😂😂

  • @carsonpicard1973
    @carsonpicard1973 2 місяці тому +36

    Most important news in the last 24 hours

  • @TheHutchy01
    @TheHutchy01 2 місяці тому

    Hugh playing with mushrooms definitely now qualifies him to be a wizard.

  • @GavinComer
    @GavinComer 2 місяці тому

    Yayy Cape Town - Can't wait -

  • @md93nen
    @md93nen Місяць тому

    _this is bloody brilliant_

  • @highhat5229
    @highhat5229 Місяць тому +1

    Im still adamant that sage would work with gin

  • @kadper
    @kadper 2 місяці тому +2

    It's a whole sunday lunch that drink

  • @johndillon8051
    @johndillon8051 2 місяці тому

    I ordered up a bottle earlier today, not knowing what the new variety was (all hush-hush). Since all the other varieties have been quite good, I felt I could trust James on this one.

  • @andrewradloff1282
    @andrewradloff1282 Місяць тому

    On tonight's episode: James speaks to a man; James slowly gets hammered; James says mushroom...

  • @jacobfuckingjones
    @jacobfuckingjones 2 місяці тому

    Might need to try some gin

  • @GardNRailCrucible
    @GardNRailCrucible 2 місяці тому

    It would be the peak if James May Gin sourced the mushrooms from Clarkson's Farm and then had a launch party at one of their pubs where the three of them just argue about their various drinks while slowly getting completely paralytic on each other's drinks while still arguing passionately, and the resulting mayhem ends up being a standalone special on Amazon Prime simply called, "Tonight, three old men argue over drink."
    Immediately number one viewed special worldwide.

  • @seanmcdonagh6237
    @seanmcdonagh6237 2 місяці тому

    Could genuinely watch this for hours

  • @Innerspace100
    @Innerspace100 2 місяці тому

    "That's the thing with mushrooms, they're a peace fungus, aren't they..."
    What a quote!

  • @Jaxon900rr
    @Jaxon900rr 2 місяці тому

    "It's a Mushroom Medley" it deserves a title too be read

  • @trappedinkalifornee
    @trappedinkalifornee 2 місяці тому

    “Yes …that’s getting nice and mushroomy….” I would think so after that many shots of gin🤔😀😀 love the naval strength original by the way👍🏼👍🏼

  • @stevek3636
    @stevek3636 2 місяці тому

    We used to add dried mushrooms of the magical variety to cheap gin.
    After a few days we noticed the dragons and psychedelic polar bears left and were replaced by Vogon poetry and other delights.

  • @circleforalanding
    @circleforalanding 2 місяці тому

    Clarkson's Farm looks great!

  • @superkaboose1066
    @superkaboose1066 2 місяці тому

    You know you're a good friend when you answer the phone as to someone as "WOT!"

  • @Sumdumdad
    @Sumdumdad 2 місяці тому

    Just ordered this and another bottle of Asian Parsnip last night.
    I have high hopes.
    The Asian Parsnip is the best tasting gin in the business. Makes a delicious g&t.

  • @basictonal79
    @basictonal79 2 місяці тому

    tshirt with james' face and "more mushroom" underneath - merch required

  • @mikehannigan1402
    @mikehannigan1402 2 місяці тому

    Bring back shipping to Michigan. The motor city needs more of your gin!

  • @Shadeem
    @Shadeem 2 місяці тому

    MOAR MUSHROOM!

  • @jeremykelley4990
    @jeremykelley4990 2 місяці тому

    Got my bottle. Lovely.

  • @JAY-DEE-84
    @JAY-DEE-84 2 місяці тому +2

    You had me at morel mushrooms. Just bought! but I'm in the states so I assume delivery will be a little bit.

  • @bryancohn9406
    @bryancohn9406 2 місяці тому

    The process is actually quite fascinating and educational. I stopped real quick to say I find it riveting at 5:47 AM CDT USA 11/8/24.

  • @himwo.
    @himwo. 2 місяці тому +1

    This is so much fun AND insightful

  • @purplegoose3662
    @purplegoose3662 Місяць тому

    I hope Jeremy keeps in touch would love to see him on the channel

  • @Spudz76
    @Spudz76 2 місяці тому

    Awaiting the "Wrong Hole Gin", "always quite a surprise"

  • @georgeb6102
    @georgeb6102 2 місяці тому +1

    We love James

  • @WindyBowers
    @WindyBowers 2 місяці тому

    Enjoyed watching the show 🎉😮😮😮

  • @Grievous-
    @Grievous- 2 місяці тому

    We really need to have James Gin available to purchase in Australia, as the customs fee's make it too expensive to buy online.

  • @BlessBeNice
    @BlessBeNice 2 місяці тому +1

    Having a good time🥰

  • @Rokudaimedono
    @Rokudaimedono 2 місяці тому

    I have zero clue about this stuff, but to me Hugh sure seems talented and good at what he does. 🙂

  • @TJY2K
    @TJY2K 2 місяці тому

    I love your voice, James.

  • @oatymilkshake
    @oatymilkshake Місяць тому

    As a vegan of 3 years who’s used to nothing to negativity, this means a lot. Ordered!

    • @S.1-1-1-1-I
      @S.1-1-1-1-I Місяць тому

      No negativity here. I'm neither vegetarian nor vegan, but you should do what you like. I still don't get the problem with consuming honey, eggs, ... though.

  • @billminkowitz3710
    @billminkowitz3710 2 місяці тому

    I just ordered the mystery bottle. Looking forward to it!

  • @dussikkeyvar12
    @dussikkeyvar12 2 місяці тому

    Just ordered a bottle, can’t wait!

  • @mauranoonan8951
    @mauranoonan8951 2 місяці тому

    “More mushroom “ replaces cowbell 😂