This is, hands down, the most educational and interesting video on whiskey/bourbon I've ever watched. Not only is this man a genius, but the videography and storytelling is incredible. Thanks TJ.
A master distiller in the Deep South drinking a bunch of different bourbon cask tastings and then driving off to fight a mobile home fire is the most American thing ever and I’m here for it.
This is the best Brewzle video ive seen. I have always wondered why Dettling is under the radar. Its absolutely amazing. Im also in Mobile, Alabama and know Atmore very well as its only 45 mins from me. This man is quite obviously very intelligent and well spoken which gives me even higher hopes for the Dettling future. And im extremely excited to experience it and proud of them for representing our great state. Im on my 3rd bottle of tge cask strength and i have one orange label BiB. Its very rare i buy the same botlle 3 times and once this one is gone, ill be buying a 4th. Thats alot of repeats for someone, as myself, that has a 200+ bottle whiskey collection. I cant say enough about Dettling. Theyre a sleeping giant and i selfishly hope it stays that way bc thats more for me and less for the A-hole hoarders and secondary flippers that buy up all the allocated/unicorns and leave nothing for the rest of us just so they can make a dollar or add it to the multiple bottles they already have. I see people with dozens of unopened EHT, Stagg, etc and all they do is jack the price or let it collect dust. Anyways, forgive my salty rant. 😂 Try Dettling CS if u havent already! Cheers!
@pammullin2160 the Cask Strength is my favorite. It's the dark brown label but the Bottled in Bond is alot lighter with more fruity notes and thats the red/Orange label. The only bad one is the clear whiskey they make and I've never had the green label one.
Wow, that was awesome . I love this hobby. Learned a lot and I'm gonna start looking for a bottle of this man's liquor and taste it myself, my mouth is salivating after watching this video . Thanks for the content, and you were looking a little pie eyed at the end lol .
A quick check shows this man has a finance degree from Auburn School of Business. I LOVE project management and Bourbon.... This is a great video to enjoy and learn both.
23:00 We shot at Jack Daniels in 2008 with (then) master distiller Jimmy Bedford and his quote was 10,000 barrels a week. You know that in the 16 years since they've probably 1.5x - 2x 'd production.
He is such a nice guy! Talked with him for quite some time at spillway and he let me have his last bottle of the Pick at the spillway event. I want to do whatever possible to help him out because he goes above and beyond for what a distillery does.
My best friend processes game. He does everything the old fashioned way (cast iron kettles, old fashioned smokehouse, etc..). He refuses to expand his cooler capacity because he wants to do everything his way, and knows if he grows he's going to have to change his product. It can take up to 4 days depending on the weather to make some of our products, and he doesn't offer some products that only he and I and some of our close friends get because they are so time consuming he can't get the money for his time from the product. There's something to be said for resisting growth. He's doing this because he wants to, not because he has to.
My wife got me a Dettling single barrel bottled in bond for Christmas. It’s a very good bottle and has a different flavor and color than anything else in my collection.
26:20 - I am drawn to Rye on the label... Some of my favourite Gin is made with a 100% rye base spirit, same with my favourite grain based Vodka 100% rye.
Really cool place. I deliver the propane every 2 weeks that they use at the distillery. Always good people and I enjoy watching the process week to week.
He's working on distribution in Texas right now but I'm not sure how long before he will get them in stores. We are getting them to the store we work with in Austin so we can ship them online.
I feel like this is the future of bourbon. Obviously the big ones will always be around, but it’s getting boring drinking the same pours on the market. I’m curious how much a barrel/bottle is considering he only sells 50-60/yr and that sustains the operation
Video idea: do livestreams with each livestream being titled as one different state each time. Use all the donations from the livestream to bourbon hunt in that state for a date a month or two in the future. Once you've done the hunt and spent all the donations on bourbon you hold a meet up with people from that state to have a pour of some of the bourbons they may never have the budget to taste otherwise. An epic way to make people's day and spread some love within the community! I'm from the UK and don't drink, just love the channel and would love to see some people get to experience something they may not otherwise.
I always remember the video where you were trying some pours and chatting to a guy at the bar who was having a bad day and you let him have a pour of your bottle then gifted it to him. You gave the guy your ear and a bottle of bourbon on a day where your kindness clearly made his day exponentially better.
Instead of the background music throughout, maybe add small narrated sections during the factory tour and put the music over those parts to break the video up, but when they’re talking maybe cut the music out or make it way lower, was hard to hear at times and the repetitive guitar riff killed me 😂 great video tho thanks!
This is the best tour/tasting video I've ever seen. This gentleman's attention to detail and knowledge is amazing. If i ever see a bottle of his whisky I'll definitely be buying it
Such a genuine guy, and a genius at his craft. Makes me proud to say we share the same hometown and being able to see how he runs his outfit makes it all the better.
I was afraid of ryes for a while because the ones I tried had a bitter harshness I thought was the "rye spice". After trying more ryes, I realized that harshness was just bad whiskey and not the spiciness of rye lol
This is so cool, makes me so excited to get into distilling my own whiskey (distiller should be here in two weeks) But did anyone else notice at the end of the video it looks like brewzle took that glass?
I took sine samples of the barrels, we left the glasses. We were on our way to sample more whiskey when he had to go fight the fire so we are toting glasses but we left them.
I’d love to sit down with this guy and pick his brain on what he does. Such a methodical approach to everything and nothing is just by chance. I wish I lived in the area to get a bottle of this. 😢 Not to mention he looks like Ragnar Lothbrook from Vikings. 😂
In my opinion this video is in the top five of all of them I've seen from your channel. Hats off to this family's operation. I'm hoping one day when my daughters are old enough that I can do something similar. I haven't gone legal myself but on a state level it's legal in Maine. I can't go into specifics because of an NDA I signed recently. Even saying this is very questionable but... Anyways I started the beginning of the casting process for a popular TV show on the discovery channel.😉😉 I'm hoping that prospect goes through, but I'm not gonna lose sleep over it if not. I'm sure it would kick my life in a different direction. Hopefully in a positive direction. At the end of the day, I like the direction my life is already in. I can't deviate from the original family plan. Even if it involves a five or six figure contract. Until the next one. Cheers Mate 💪🍻
I appreciate his craft, but I really didn't care for their lowest end expression (Green label Small Batch. It was just bad. Very acrid acetone flavor on the palate. I've also owned a single barrel cask strength that was 48 months old and a good bit better, but not great. My biggest complaint is that the whiskey tastes rushed. I think the Alabama heat is a problem in maturation. You get incredible coloring and intense flavors, but it is just off to me. I actually prefer Iron's One whiskey over Dettling for Alabama distilled whiskey at this point. Looking forward to how Dettling changes at 6 years as discussed in this video. I wish them all the success.
You guys should try to be in Texas in a couple of weeks to catch the total eclipse and sample Texas Whiskey -Balcones and others that would be extra cool
I had the privilege on purchasing my first dettling cask strength last week. It has truly blown me away. Seth you are an amazing man that knows his stuff and you make an incredible bourbon. Just wanted to truly thank you for doing what you do and I’m definitely a fan for life!!!
His passion and attention to detail just screams at you and because of that you just know his whiskey would be second to none! I really like this guy, love that he doesn’t kill himself day in day out, there’s no stress and because of that he hits his goals and targets. What a fabulous way to work.
Consumer wise there is nothing I like about alcohol, but production wise I find the art and craft fascinating. Edit: I do actually like the smell of some especially old whiskey barrels.
I hope this remark does not come out as off-putting, because it is certainly meant as a compliment. But is this guy any kin to Popcorn Sutton~?!! I even went back and hunted up Popcorn's picture to compare it... And I'm asking this in a jaw dropping amazed mode... Even his attitude toward the whiskey is simular to Popcorn's... Look at that face...! My wife caught it first... And now I can't stop seeing it... Have a great afternoon... I'm jest gobstruck... Keep up the good work...
Your not open to the public so..... Hi, my names tyler, this is my amazing daughter rylee. Im from South Dakota. Sheesh its hot down here. My first time in the south. No way. Your him. Anyway, possible i can order a barrel?
Great video, However, Great Whisk(e)y is great. you can tell if its been made with care, sticking the name craft on a whisky just gives lesser drops room to move. This guy knows his stuff, is amazing work.
I really like this distiller. Down to earth guy. Somewhat laid back. Takes pride in his work n prefers to be left alone lol. My kind of guy... N dudes wearing an hk shirt lmao. Yup i could easily hang with this guy
Brewzle a year ago in your Alabama Whiskey video you tore this poor man's whiskey to shreds. 10 months later in this video you describe him as the Cats Ass, sorry but you completely confused me I do not know what is your true opinion ? How in 10 months you can change from a No to a Yes, would you like to explain ?
I don’t drink this type of alcohol but I keep finding myself watching these. Also, this distiller was fun to watch. He seems to get less scary after a few sips. I love whiskey, in a glass with ice and some ginger ale. I’m old school white trash. I love a 7&Ginger or 7&7. I get it, I’m trashy
There is whiskey I use in my coffee. And there is whiskeys I would never. Man is right as can be. With whiskey, wine or whatever. If you like it is all that matters. So many sommoliers acting like they are experts, just laroting or marketing. You taste it. You like it. It is for you.
You guys are way over thinking your situation. You are pressuring yourself . The difference between great and good is nigh. Invest in a rapid aging machine .
Pretty sure I have a new man crush, what a red blooded American, plus we share the same name, what a guy. Great video TJ that was incredibly educational.
Booze making is both hard and dangerous, therefore the investment must be worth it, old time winemakers are going out of business in some parts of Europe be it old age or covid, while moonshine guys cant keep production up for larger outside orders,
Ill say it. The only difference between this guy and tons of other great distillers is the amount of money and free time involved. People really like to romanticize making alcohol when its really not complicated at all and almost anyone who is genuinely interested in the process can do it well. The only thing that sets this guy apart is his ability to make things sound more impressive or interesting than they are. Sorry, not sorry, thats the truth.
