Look I m in Italy how did I ended up searching that moonlight stuff and now can't stop watching and listening the old man spitting out pearls wtf legend
Rest in peace ..If I only had the wisdom and fortitude you had..Just wish I could have tryed some of your whisky..Thank you so much much for passing the tradition down..I was raised in the south and I sure was raised around running Liquor..God Bless
@RewardHerDouble Amen to that, my friend. I will survive with my family no matter what. You are correct in saying that I am a survivor, and that cities are nothing more than a cage. My wife and children are the same way. No matter how far down the tube this country gets, I will live on and teach my children to do the same. Thank you for the kind words. May God bless you in all that you do.
Almost speechless. A true “HERO” strives to be the best at no-matter what he does. Popcorn was a true American Folk Hero and Artisan. I love the way they gave up some time to that young girl. She sounded good. Hope she goes somewhere. They didn’t kill him. They only made him stronger! That’s his heart beat in the thump tank! RIP Popcorn, the nosey ones get the pitchfork!
@human666hater You are so right. this beautiful old man reminds me of my Pop Pop whom I miss so dear.. Popcorn, I could listen to your old stories everyday for the rest of my life. Thank you so much, wildlife for document this dear old man. May we never forget the he holds the spirit and values that founded this great nation. He is the grass roots.
Popcorn could do anything. Sweat pipe, make a still, make shine. God Bless you Popcorn. You were a true moutain man! RIP Popcorn! Your the last of Men like you.
Popcorn was the essence of what "picking yourself up by the bootstraps" and all those other cliche american morals are all about, and yet they shun him.... crazy. Hero in my book.
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller Almost speechless. A true “HERO” strives to be the best at no-matter what he does. Popcorn was a true American Folk Hero and Artisan. I love the way they gave up some time to that young girl. She sounded good. Hope she goes somewhere. They didn’t kill him. They only made him stronger! That’s his heart beat in the thump tank! RIP old Popcorn, the nosey ones get the pitchfork!
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller i believe an Icon is an understatment, He is a legend and shoud be labeled as such with those of american folk tales. His will be remembered. Im from CA and i know of this man because of the show Moonshiners. He is oldschool and a true american legend.
Thanks for your reply , i have done more research of Popcon's thump barrel and you can use either your tails or use some of your wash you made but not water, also the part of the thumper is to act as a second run , although u run it only once , so it acts as a second distillation process and up your alc vol by about 25% by the looks of it. I went on Google images to get info on a thump keg and their is also usefull info about what a thump keg actually does.Thanks again for your reply.
Breeds other crime like what? D.U.I.'s which happen every day from people buying liquor from the state store. That's ok though because the state gets their cut. I'm not saying moonshine should be legal because there are alot of idiots out there that make shit that will kill people. Popcorn Sutton however was a known moonshiner for years and it was known that he made quality liquor. The kind he would drink and test himself. What they did to that man was an injustice. Should've left him alone.
@human666hater No problem. I saw a little over half of this was posted online and I was PISSED. Everyone who believes in knowing the prohibition era, the 20th century, and how far this nation has come, and then fallen since Uncle Sam took over with taxation and control, should see this. Education is the key to history. American History is the key to improving the government, as well as our rights, therefore, improving our great nation. I fought for FREEDOM. Not prohibition.
who would wanna live any longer than 93 anyways your body just starts failing on ya at that point anyways. love ya popcorn keep that shine rolling in the next life too man
Our justice system needs an overhaul. Most of all COMMON SENSE should be applied. The people that make the laws use words you can't even find in dictionaries to give themselves an edge. Being a police officer I basically have to be part lawyer and laws are constantly being updated to give us the edge on the public. That's why I use my discretion whenever possible. I do believe in the system but it does fail sometimes. I believe that common sense would cause the system to fail less. My opinion.
in a tradition older than the rebel yell my family from central tn we been makin fine drinkin whiskey good ole listnin music for over 200 years these days seeds and 10 months dam right its hard work but it beats the shit out of stealin any day
"If the machine of government is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then, I say, break the law." -Henry David Thoreau (1817-62) R I P POPCORN ! ! !
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller yeah,you know God said,woe to those who build house on house,meaning alot more folks can/will suffer faster,love these videos,God bless U & URS.
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller Silver solder ,, i used it to build the still i ran How they make pots like that ? Copper is widely used in roofing in sheets, you get the dimensions you want to build your pot & cap, everything copper you see but plumbing is fabricated, ALSO a lost ART !! I woulda been damn proud to sip from the same jar as that man, RIP Popcorn !!
@Thorgiersson Im all for doing things yourself and providing the community with whatever it needs or desires in the way of our ancestors....im not the problem, the government is...i was merely outlining WHY they would take such actions, i never said i agree with them. Popcorn is a great example of the American spirit....in spite of the govt...thats the way it should be.
Popcorn Sutton the best #1 moonshiner in the world I wished they had left him alone and just let him severd his time at home own probation it wouldn't hurt nothing
They made him feel like a cornered animal. He should be alive today enjoying his retirement. Instead he took his own life, it took him taking his own life for his liquor to become legal. There is something in law enforcement that we use that's called "discretion" it's a shame Popcorn wasn't afforded any. The last time I checked he didn't hold anyone down and force the alcohol down anyones throat. Casey Anthony gets off for killing her toddler but this man at 68 is sentenced to almost 2 years.
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller agreed brother. Double taxation is BULLSHIT. Think of how many times a sheet of paper is taxed. From the property the tree was grown on, cutting and selling it. Buying it. Processing it. Producing the paper. Then buying it at the store. BULLSHIT. The raw material is bought and sold and taxed like 9 times. Freedom is a thing of the past.
Another note to make is that I would be willing to bet that in the same woods that he made his moonshine there where 10 others making methamphetamine. The county can't be that big so the resources would have to be limited. I think it's a crime alone that LE resources where used to investigate Popcorn when there are much more important issues at hand. The judge that sentenced Popcorn was no doubt trying to send a message, he failed. Not only did he fail but he should be ashamed of himself.
Man I wish I could do that. I've been making beer for almost 10 years but I've always wanted to make liquor just once. I don't even like hard alcohol but I do like making things and I'd just like to say I did it. To bad it's illegal here.
Man i'm 18 i live in Europe... And i can't believe how bad things are getting. Freshman studying Social Work. I don't know what the hell am i gonna do with my degree (if i have the vanity to achieve it) because the society is in such a mess... i wish i could start a micro community and tell people about how to achieve mental immunity to NWO bullshit through legit meditation and just save some minds...
@cschilli68 How many damn times do I have to explain that THERE'S SUCH A THING AS LEAD FREE SOLDER. Ever worked with copper?...... Apparently you like lead poisoning. Popcorn didn't... But I guess the THOUSANDS of jars of likker he produced and the people who bought it that are perfectly healthy can't attest to that, right? It isn't but a few cents more than LEAD solder and it's MADE FOR COPPER TUBING... Fuck me running with a hot iron skillet.
Love this documentary! Can anyone tell me the name of the song or the band playing from 00:10 to 00:23..I'm assuming the same band is doing a version of the song Working Man's Blues in here too. I love the sound they have.
Look I m in Italy how did I ended up searching that moonlight stuff and now can't stop watching and listening the old man spitting out pearls wtf legend
i could sit down and listen to this man talk all day.
Real america died off with Popcorn Sutton, Rest in Peace brother, have a snort from Heaven.
Rest in peace ..If I only had the wisdom and fortitude you had..Just wish I could have tryed some of your whisky..Thank you so much much for passing the tradition down..I was raised in the south and I sure was raised around running Liquor..God Bless
I LOVE THIS OLD LEGEND!! RIP MR POPCORN SUTTON...
@RewardHerDouble Amen to that, my friend. I will survive with my family no matter what. You are correct in saying that I am a survivor, and that cities are nothing more than a cage. My wife and children are the same way. No matter how far down the tube this country gets, I will live on and teach my children to do the same. Thank you for the kind words. May God bless you in all that you do.
Almost speechless. A true “HERO” strives to be the best at no-matter what he does. Popcorn was a true American Folk Hero and Artisan. I love the way they gave up some time to that young girl. She sounded good. Hope she goes somewhere.
They didn’t kill him. They only made him stronger! That’s his heart beat in the thump tank! RIP Popcorn, the nosey ones get the pitchfork!
@human666hater You are so right. this beautiful old man reminds me of my Pop Pop whom I miss so dear.. Popcorn, I could listen to your old stories everyday for the rest of my life. Thank you so much, wildlife for document this dear old man. May we never forget the he holds the spirit and values that founded this great nation. He is the grass roots.
such a true legend!
Popcorn could do anything. Sweat pipe, make a still, make shine. God Bless you Popcorn. You were a true moutain man! RIP Popcorn! Your the last of Men like you.
Popcorn was the essence of what "picking yourself up by the bootstraps" and all those other cliche american morals are all about, and yet they shun him.... crazy. Hero in my book.
"This first one is my old lady... finest woman that's ever shit between a pair of tennis shoes" - Popcorn Sutton
This guy is FUCKING HILARIOUS!
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller Almost speechless. A true “HERO” strives to be the best at no-matter what he does. Popcorn was a true American Folk Hero and Artisan. I love the way they gave up some time to that young girl. She sounded good. Hope she goes somewhere.
They didn’t kill him. They only made him stronger! That’s his heart beat in the thump tank! RIP old Popcorn, the nosey ones get the pitchfork!
You know you are the man and have some good stuff when you get to party at your Doctor's house. RIP Popcorn.
Love these videos, thanks for putting them up!
Popcorn Sutton the legend of distillation.
popcorn,we miss you,and your liquor sooohh much,but i,ll bet you and the angels are haveing a great time. love you always never forgetcha brother!!
I wish I lived in the neighbourhood filled with the likes of Popcorn
"But give me enough of the pure auld stuff that's made near Galway Bay," This is the guy I will picture now every time I sing that song.
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller i believe an Icon is an understatment, He is a legend and shoud be labeled as such with those of american folk tales. His will be remembered. Im from CA and i know of this man because of the show Moonshiners. He is oldschool and a true american legend.
Popcorn is a LEGEND!
Popcorn....... Your a superhero !!! :)
when popcorn sutton dies,we'll be glad to talk bout pop from now on...for ever.
Thanks for your reply , i have done more research of Popcon's thump barrel and you can use either your tails or use some of your wash you made but not water, also the part of the thumper is to act as a second run , although u run it only once , so it acts as a second distillation process and up your alc vol by about 25% by the looks of it. I went on Google images to get info on a thump keg and their is also usefull info about what a thump keg actually does.Thanks again for your reply.
realy feel like a small shiner seeing this, but GOD i love it!!
GREAT VIDEO!!! GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!
"the finest woman to ever shit between a pair of tennis shoes."
Best moonshine ever made !!!
yea they put a lot of pressure on that old guy and he didn't need it!, My hats off to good ol Popcorn!
Salt of the earth. Ain't but a few folks like that no more.
"Keep your Damn ass out"
LOL
what a true salt of the earth genuine American hero & champion of moonshine!
"The finest woman that ever shit between a pair of tennis shoes."
Oh Popcorn, you old romantic! xD
Popcorn is awesome but I can't believe his Children wasn't on of those 4
Breeds other crime like what? D.U.I.'s which happen every day from people buying liquor from the state store. That's ok though because the state gets their cut. I'm not saying moonshine should be legal because there are alot of idiots out there that make shit that will kill people. Popcorn Sutton however was a known moonshiner for years and it was known that he made quality liquor. The kind he would drink and test himself. What they did to that man was an injustice. Should've left him alone.
thank god for ppl like him
@human666hater No problem. I saw a little over half of this was posted online and I was PISSED. Everyone who believes in knowing the prohibition era, the 20th century, and how far this nation has come, and then fallen since Uncle Sam took over with taxation and control, should see this. Education is the key to history. American History is the key to improving the government, as well as our rights, therefore, improving our great nation. I fought for FREEDOM. Not prohibition.
Don't mess with the man's Cats. Love it
who would wanna live any longer than 93 anyways your body just starts failing on ya at that point anyways.
love ya popcorn keep that shine rolling in the next life too man
He is quite the character, like the kind ya wanna spend a week with just kickin' it..I bet he's down with the herbal.
he was already in trouble with the law in this video series so he knew it was coming
Our justice system needs an overhaul. Most of all COMMON SENSE should be applied. The people that make the laws use words you can't even find in dictionaries to give themselves an edge. Being a police officer I basically have to be part lawyer and laws are constantly being updated to give us the edge on the public. That's why I use my discretion whenever possible. I do believe in the system but it does fail sometimes. I believe that common sense would cause the system to fail less. My opinion.
REAL freedom loving Americans here.
in a tradition older than the rebel yell my family from central tn we been makin fine drinkin whiskey good ole listnin music for over 200 years these days seeds and 10 months dam right its hard work but it beats the shit out of stealin any day
He can make that liquor but she sure can’t solder worth a hell!
Ah ha, at 8:00 you said yaw took it up North to Hot Springs, North Carolina. That is where I moved from Phoenix, Arizona to N.C. in 1981. ;
[on beans] "When you take a bite of em your tongue will slap your brains out" best quote ever.
"If the machine of government is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then, I say, break the law."
-Henry David Thoreau (1817-62)
R I P POPCORN ! ! !
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller yeah,you know God said,woe to those who build house on house,meaning alot more folks can/will suffer faster,love these videos,God bless U & URS.
"my old lady..the finest woman whos ever shit between a pair of tennis shoes" hahahaha
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller Silver solder ,, i used it to build the still i ran
How they make pots like that ? Copper is widely used in roofing in sheets, you get the dimensions you want to build your pot & cap, everything copper you see but plumbing is fabricated, ALSO a lost ART !! I woulda been damn proud to sip from the same jar as that man, RIP Popcorn !!
its a shame that popcorn leave that dam world that way.hope his making mooshine up there.
rofl "... the finest woman that'll ever shit between a pair of tennis shoes." Too funny!
I'd can agree to that. Yes and funny it is
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller Great vid thanks i met popcorn in maggie valley back in the ninties cool old guy
@Thorgiersson Im all for doing things yourself and providing the community with whatever it needs or desires in the way of our ancestors....im not the problem, the government is...i was merely outlining WHY they would take such actions, i never said i agree with them. Popcorn is a great example of the American spirit....in spite of the govt...thats the way it should be.
With all of the copper going to stills, now we know why they didn't have indoor plumbing
Hog Dash ?? "When ya take a bite of em yur tung'll slap yur brains out." Oh Oh I will laugh every time I think of that for the rest of my life!
R.I.P Popcorn Sutton u were a hell of a man
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the tradition is gone dont see respetble people like this know more
the finest thing to ever shit between a pair of tennis shoes
i never knew what moonshine even was, always heard bout it, but never really knew what it was, now i know. thx
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@IndianaTrapper4 It's made of copper and he made it by forming copper sheeting and soldering it with lead free solder.
@MrNuts1985 that, my friend, is referred to as a Hotty Totty. you can do that with regular clear whiskey like Wild Turkey, but it's not as effective.
Last I saw at my local spirits store, Wild Turkey isn't clear.
R.I.P. Pop Corn!
all i can say is what a true american R.I.P popcorn sorry you had to go
He's probably one of the best damn tradesmen to ever walk the woods
hell yeah amen brother
when he talks about medicine, and when he tells us how to make cough syrup, what does he mean by 'Candy'?
Like any candy bar because of the sweetness of the sugar
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller That is one of the best answers ive ever head...lmfao isnt that whats on his footstone lol
Now he's a millionaire with his likker in stores!
i wish mine was made by ol popcorn id pay all my money for one sip. no one can or will make it better
R.I.P. Popcorn Sutton!
Popcorn Sutton the best #1 moonshiner in the world I wished they had left him alone and just let him severd his time at home own probation it wouldn't hurt nothing
They made him feel like a cornered animal. He should be alive today enjoying his retirement. Instead he took his own life, it took him taking his own life for his liquor to become legal. There is something in law enforcement that we use that's called "discretion" it's a shame Popcorn wasn't afforded any. The last time I checked he didn't hold anyone down and force the alcohol down anyones throat. Casey Anthony gets off for killing her toddler but this man at 68 is sentenced to almost 2 years.
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller agreed brother. Double taxation is BULLSHIT. Think of how many times a sheet of paper is taxed. From the property the tree was grown on, cutting and selling it. Buying it. Processing it. Producing the paper. Then buying it at the store. BULLSHIT. The raw material is bought and sold and taxed like 9 times. Freedom is a thing of the past.
the problem is that he wasnt that old. he died at 62, but he looks about 80. the smokes probably did get him.
Yes. Used in your water pipes.
Another note to make is that I would be willing to bet that in the same woods that he made his moonshine there where 10 others making methamphetamine. The county can't be that big so the resources would have to be limited. I think it's a crime alone that LE resources where used to investigate Popcorn when there are much more important issues at hand. The judge that sentenced Popcorn was no doubt trying to send a message, he failed. Not only did he fail but he should be ashamed of himself.
Man I wish I could do that. I've been making beer for almost 10 years but I've always wanted to make liquor just once. I don't even like hard alcohol but I do like making things and I'd just like to say I did it. To bad it's illegal here.
my great grandma died of QUITTING smoking! she quit and a month latter she was in the ground.
Same thing as my Papaw. He quit smoking Prince Albert in his hand-carved pipe, and six weeks later, he was dead.
When you take a bite of em your tounge will slap your brains out lol
popcorn sutton u da man ;)
Can you pls tel me how the thumper work as looking into information and do you put water or any thing in it?
this is kinda cool!
i love me cats too...popcorn,RIP
yeah, that's my understanding, water in it
@pandaspleen copper soldering... it isnt too hard the flux does most of the work if the copper is hot enough.
wish i could met him
@WildlifeSeriaLKiller How did he make that pot and whats it made out of?
@bangdaddy6913 i believe it would be God rest your soul. I enjoy stories of old people and wish i could have meet the man to hear one of them
People will remember you forever man the legend
Man i'm 18 i live in Europe... And i can't believe how bad things are getting. Freshman studying Social Work. I don't know what the hell am i gonna do with my degree (if i have the vanity to achieve it) because the society is in such a mess... i wish i could start a micro community and tell people about how to achieve mental immunity to NWO bullshit through legit meditation and just save some minds...
@hawker445 If it's unfortunate that the system works in such a manner, why insult the man? Blame the system. Not the person.
R.I.P
What the living hell did I just watch????? Is this even real?
It's tha real deal!!!!
@cschilli68 How many damn times do I have to explain that THERE'S SUCH A THING AS LEAD FREE SOLDER. Ever worked with copper?...... Apparently you like lead poisoning. Popcorn didn't... But I guess the THOUSANDS of jars of likker he produced and the people who bought it that are perfectly healthy can't attest to that, right? It isn't but a few cents more than LEAD solder and it's MADE FOR COPPER TUBING... Fuck me running with a hot iron skillet.
Poor man can't make a living for himself without the gov breathing down his neck telling him what he can or can't do. No one is truely free
Love this documentary! Can anyone tell me the name of the song or the band playing from 00:10 to 00:23..I'm assuming the same band is doing a version of the song Working Man's Blues in here too. I love the sound they have.
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