James May has created his most ambitious drink yet

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024
  • Back in March I had a brilliant idea for a new gin. I rushed to Hugh's freezing shed to give him the Good News.
    Even Better News - you can now buy it. Drink Responsibly. Drink My Gin.
    Buy my new mystery gin before it sells out: jamesmaysgin.c...
    Follow me on Insta: / jamesmaygin

КОМЕНТАРІ • 593

  • @JamesMayDrinks
    @JamesMayDrinks  15 днів тому +88

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

  • @benhopson8
    @benhopson8 15 днів тому +416

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

    • @SwordofSlade
      @SwordofSlade 15 днів тому +9

      Unlike James, mine is white.

  • @Plysomack
    @Plysomack 15 днів тому +603

    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 15 днів тому +12

      yep

    • @crmyersdesigns8961
      @crmyersdesigns8961 15 днів тому +94

      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 15 днів тому +5

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

    • @iptych
      @iptych 15 днів тому +32

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

    • @majordddd
      @majordddd 14 днів тому +1

      Yes!

  • @GobiPLX
    @GobiPLX 15 днів тому +309

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

    • @shannonlenz1098
      @shannonlenz1098 15 днів 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 15 днів тому +1

      It's delish

    • @itseperkele181
      @itseperkele181 15 днів 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.

  • @vmet77W
    @vmet77W 15 днів тому +434

    Should name it VE-GIN

  • @Rokudaimedono
    @Rokudaimedono 15 днів тому +89

    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 13 днів тому +4

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

    • @Smitje_0
      @Smitje_0 13 днів тому +1

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

  • @JamesMayDrinks
    @JamesMayDrinks  14 днів тому +68

    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 13 днів тому +3

      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 12 днів тому +9

      In the interests of balance, bacon gin next?

    • @mortarn
      @mortarn 12 днів 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 12 днів 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?

    • @janilaine2692
      @janilaine2692 12 днів тому +1

      How about now Captain slow navy strenhgt?

  • @SashaGrace94
    @SashaGrace94 15 днів тому +83

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

  • @MajaSkedsmo-xy8jk
    @MajaSkedsmo-xy8jk 15 днів тому +129

    Richard hammond calling him was so adorable

    • @SeanBZA
      @SeanBZA 15 днів тому +3

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

    • @st3vie3
      @st3vie3 15 днів тому +16

      I thought James deleted his number? 😂

    • @TheHutchy01
      @TheHutchy01 15 днів тому +5

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

  • @leegriffin1584
    @leegriffin1584 15 днів тому +52

    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 15 днів тому +3

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

  • @DarrLaw
    @DarrLaw 15 днів тому +73

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

    • @meb114
      @meb114 15 днів тому +5

      What a flex 😂

  • @change4066
    @change4066 15 днів тому +94

    With this being James May, it'll be a gin flavoured like a rusty motorcycle or a perfectly organised set of spanners.

  • @MrGeorge0285
    @MrGeorge0285 15 днів тому +65

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

    • @Corkoth55
      @Corkoth55 15 днів тому +1

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

    • @Makapo3791
      @Makapo3791 15 днів тому +10

      ​@@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 15 днів тому +3

      Or he has them memorized 😂

    • @nickn7939
      @nickn7939 11 днів тому

      that was exactly my first thought

  • @MBUncle
    @MBUncle 15 днів тому +29

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

  • @MrIrondog55
    @MrIrondog55 15 днів тому +41

    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 15 днів тому +4

      "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 15 днів 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 14 днів тому +4

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

  • @MostlyLoveOfMusic
    @MostlyLoveOfMusic 15 днів тому +69

    What isn't vegan about Asian Parsnip gin?

    • @archonix
      @archonix 15 днів тому +23

      It has no mushroom.

    • @MostlyLoveOfMusic
      @MostlyLoveOfMusic 15 днів тому +5

      @@archonix you've given an irrelevant answer

    • @Yvolve
      @Yvolve 15 днів 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 15 днів 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 15 днів 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.

  • @midge158158
    @midge158158 15 днів тому +33

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

  • @Balkonwhisky
    @Balkonwhisky 15 днів 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 15 днів тому +10

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

  • @Bluesage2024
    @Bluesage2024 15 днів тому +8

    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 15 днів тому +2

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

  • @DavidSmith-vw5eg
    @DavidSmith-vw5eg 15 днів тому +1

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

  • @richardjlloyd1
    @richardjlloyd1 15 днів 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

  • @tereyagiz775
    @tereyagiz775 15 днів тому +5

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

  • @theElrin
    @theElrin 15 днів 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.

  • @Loafinbaker
    @Loafinbaker 15 днів тому +1

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

  • @edsmalen
    @edsmalen 15 днів 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

  • @rebeccarapetti3747
    @rebeccarapetti3747 14 днів 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!!

  • @MarieWest-tbic
    @MarieWest-tbic 14 днів тому +1

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

  • @jayzee3016
    @jayzee3016 15 днів тому +4

    Lovely to see you James!

  • @KrisAdamsTV
    @KrisAdamsTV 15 днів 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 15 днів 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 15 днів 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 15 днів 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 15 днів 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 15 днів тому +3

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

  • @bpowick
    @bpowick 15 днів тому +21

    Isn’t gin vegan to start with?

    • @eddiet7228
      @eddiet7228 15 днів тому +2

      Yes it is. Almost all gins are vegan.

  • @brade4690
    @brade4690 15 днів 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.

  • @Jerodemortal
    @Jerodemortal 12 днів тому

    These simple videos are quite calming.

  • @jacobellw
    @jacobellw 15 днів тому

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

  • @FantaraTV
    @FantaraTV 15 днів тому

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

  • @adrianduncan7939
    @adrianduncan7939 15 днів тому +4

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

  • @storskegg
    @storskegg 11 днів 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 15 днів тому +6

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

  • @ltpinecone
    @ltpinecone 15 днів тому

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

  • @Corkoth55
    @Corkoth55 15 днів 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!!

  • @rashbandi9835
    @rashbandi9835 15 днів тому

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

  • @booker9816
    @booker9816 15 днів тому +12

    “This gin tastes like a purple-striped sweater”

  • @moerex1
    @moerex1 6 днів 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.

  • @mercator79
    @mercator79 12 днів 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 :)

  • @fepatton
    @fepatton 15 днів 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. 😄

  • @JetWash944
    @JetWash944 8 днів 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.

  • @j_mase
    @j_mase 15 днів 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🍄

  • @mikaelbeeche9041
    @mikaelbeeche9041 15 днів 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 ..🍸🍸🥃 🥃😁👍🏻👏🏻💜💜💜

  • @Gersberms
    @Gersberms 15 днів 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...

  • @Dan_Gyros
    @Dan_Gyros 15 днів тому +1

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

  • @scottpeters5105
    @scottpeters5105 11 днів тому

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

  • @Naverin3
    @Naverin3 11 днів тому

    Loved this video. One of my favorite, recent videos

  • @ericthedesigner
    @ericthedesigner 11 днів 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!

  • @GerrardTorres7665
    @GerrardTorres7665 10 днів тому

    This is great, keep these coming!

  • @oatymilkshake
    @oatymilkshake 8 днів тому

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

  • @hakanlindgren2591
    @hakanlindgren2591 15 днів тому

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

  • @ShieldsOnTour
    @ShieldsOnTour 14 днів 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 .....

  • @Gt3rs5.0
    @Gt3rs5.0 15 днів тому +3

    Yes James

  • @RabbyArt
    @RabbyArt 15 днів 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.

  • @johndillon8051
    @johndillon8051 15 днів 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.

  • @GardNRailCrucible
    @GardNRailCrucible 14 днів 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.

  • @pjccwest
    @pjccwest 15 днів тому

    You have my herbivorous approval. Good man James.

  • @jagvette1
    @jagvette1 15 днів тому +1

    James, not that you really care but I love watching it.
    Vegan Gin = GAIN VEG...... Gin

  • @Rokudaimedono
    @Rokudaimedono 15 днів тому

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

  • @memyselfandeye1234
    @memyselfandeye1234 15 днів 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

  • @md93nen
    @md93nen 4 дні тому

    _this is bloody brilliant_

  • @himwo.
    @himwo. 15 днів тому +1

    This is so much fun AND insightful

  • @JessesInterest
    @JessesInterest 14 днів тому

    I'm busy drinking as I'm watching James.

  • @seanmcdonagh6237
    @seanmcdonagh6237 15 днів тому

    Could genuinely watch this for hours

  • @highhat5229
    @highhat5229 9 днів тому +1

    Im still adamant that sage would work with gin

  • @mikehannigan1402
    @mikehannigan1402 15 днів тому

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

  • @Innerspace100
    @Innerspace100 15 днів тому

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

  • @BlakeWalsh
    @BlakeWalsh 9 днів тому

    6:39 😂 A+ grade for the editor here

  • @jacobfuckingjones
    @jacobfuckingjones 10 днів тому

    Might need to try some gin

  • @apunktspunktkpunkt4271
    @apunktspunktkpunkt4271 15 днів тому +1

    02:55 The guts approved already !

  • @carsonpicard1973
    @carsonpicard1973 15 днів тому +36

    Most important news in the last 24 hours

  • @michaelbyrne8238
    @michaelbyrne8238 15 днів тому +3

    Time to team up with TV's Oz Clarke again.

  • @Matisto1
    @Matisto1 14 днів тому

    Hi James, have you have ever thought of doing a celeriac gin? I think it would make for a great gin similair to the parsnip one. Might be a worthwhile trip to the cold lab. ❤

  • @basictonal79
    @basictonal79 14 днів тому

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

  • @sparkplug0000
    @sparkplug0000 8 днів тому

    James May is…… well he’s James May, isn’t he? So he’s quite likely the most interesting and enjoyable man in the UK, perhaps the world over. But this Hugh guy, he’s a genius!

  • @fleetingimmersion
    @fleetingimmersion 7 днів тому

    Every time James says 'astringent' or something like that, I remember his trips with Oz Clark. That's absolutely where he learned to do that, isn't it?

  • @TheHutchy01
    @TheHutchy01 15 днів тому

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

  • @beesarecoming
    @beesarecoming 15 днів тому

    Ordered my bottle from the wonderful people at Wildflower Gin this morning. I just have two questions: did Hammond go with acrylic paint, and did Lucy try it?

  • @dussikkeyvar12
    @dussikkeyvar12 15 днів тому

    Just ordered a bottle, can’t wait!

  • @Spudz76
    @Spudz76 11 днів тому

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

  • @PhillipParr
    @PhillipParr 15 днів тому

    Looking forward to sampling mine when it arrives!

  • @superkaboose1066
    @superkaboose1066 15 днів тому

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

  • @trappedinkalifornee
    @trappedinkalifornee 15 днів 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👍🏼👍🏼

  • @AlphaMachina
    @AlphaMachina 15 днів тому

    You should never edit out a call from Richard Hammond! I love that you're such good mates.

  • @billminkowitz3710
    @billminkowitz3710 15 днів тому

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

  • @jimchik
    @jimchik 15 днів тому

    Great watching James getting slowly walloped. 😂😂

  • @kadper
    @kadper 15 днів тому +2

    It's a whole sunday lunch that drink

  • @stevek3636
    @stevek3636 13 днів 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.

  • @Sumdumdad
    @Sumdumdad 15 днів 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.

  • @bryancohn9406
    @bryancohn9406 14 днів 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.

  • @Grievous-
    @Grievous- 14 днів 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.

  • @whitewalker9622
    @whitewalker9622 15 днів тому

    Great video James!

  • @dbracer
    @dbracer 15 днів тому +2

    What is it like to watch? It's fascinating!

  • @BlessBeNice
    @BlessBeNice 15 днів тому +1

    Having a good time🥰