As a channel that has now been out to the Still Austin Rickhouse for 2 different Still Austin single barrels ( a bourbon and rye), we can confirm Christian is one if not the best single barrel manager out there. There is NO ONE who puts more into making your single barrel selection the perfect pick for your group. Rock On Christian! Cheers!
So when doing a barrel pick do you ask the group before they come down if they want samples that match your traditional flavor profile or if they want ones that are different and more unique?
There can definitely be some discussion before any sample selecting occurs. But usually everyone just let's Christian do his thing and he will provide 4-5 truly unique samples to taste!
I’m looking forward to getting a bottle of the 2TEN90 pick! Keep up the great work y’all! Oh by the way I just grabbed a bottle of the newest BiB rye release. It’s fantastic!!
@@stillatx facts. This video is our experience to a T. Great but vastly different flavor profiles. The Soldiers of the Houston Army Recruiting Battalion are loving the pick.
Awesome to see the process on the barrel picks and how each barrel can be so different even though they are so close to each other! Thanks for the video!
`That`ll do`. Hey that`s my line when I find a nice bottle! Very interesting vid on the difference between each barrel & the work involved in checking each during the aging process. I keep hearing how good Still Austin whiskey is but I never see it here in the UK even though I`m always on the look-out for it.
We would love to be over there! Just hard for us at the moment to distribute, but i believe there are a few bottles floating around through custom importers.
A happy new subscriber. Had no idea you even had a channel. Will check your content. I love the bottles I’ve tried so far. I’m in Southern California, so there’s that as far as availability. The Red Corn Bourbon is my favorite so far. I would have loved to have tried the blue corn that I’ve heard so many good things about. I will definitely visit the distillery when in the area 👊 Best to y’all
Thanks for making such a great product. I have to leave the state of AL to find this stuff, but it is absolutely worth it.... But, now I need to know where can I get those hats you were wearing? They are fire! I do not see them on your merch store.
You're the man for showing that kind of support!! Those hats were made for internal use but we've had so many people ask about them, that we might just have to make more and put them on the store!!
FYI when the whiskey leaks a little and forms the gooey stuff that is known as "distillers candy" but it does not taste like candy! As to the waterfall- the black you see is where the water in the whiskey hits the steel hoop and turns black. The black is not from the char.
If you ever need an assistant, or need someone to fill in for you while you go on vacation, let me know! Please😂 I hope I can find some single barrels, all the cask strengths and corn releases are all so good!
I noticed your barrels are standing upright. I think most other distilleries have them on their sides. Does it make any difference? Also, does it make any difference if you open them in winter, or summer?
Excellent question! You are correct that traditionally barrels are kept on their side. We have chosen to palletize our barrels instead because it gives room for more barrels and gives us the ease of moving them around inside the rickhouse when needed! With the Texas climate the way it is, it truly does not make a difference for them to be upright or on their side! In fact we have one rickhouse with all the barrels on their side. Secondly our winter here is basically just a jr Summer so it doesn't make a huge difference.
@@stillatxHow often do you add water to the barrels over the period of 2-3yrs for the Cask Strength Bourbon 116P? Also, if water was not added after barreling, what do you think the proof would be, when dumped?
Seelbach check them. I use them all the time don't gouge you msrp price plus shipping which I don't think is crazy last order I got 4 bottles for 156. One lucky seven three Fiddler.
They were all ruined, we just dumped them all down the drain. No but seriously, the crazy weather swings in Central Texas are what make aging them here so special. We had a 50 degree temperature swing in 24 hours earlier this week!
I love how every distillery in every state says "our climate is perfect because..." and they all compare their climate to Kentucky. Does TX whiskey age faster? Yes. Does it age better? Nope. The longer and faster aging that occurs in TX also imparts more hard oak tannin in a short time and doesn't have enough time for that oak tannin to turn sweet. If a TX distillery could pull their barrels after 3-4 years and then age them in a cellar/climate controlled facility for an additional 4-6 years they would have something special. Instead, they just produce harsh and young whiskey. Again, every distillery defends why their climate is better than KY unless their climate is the same as KY (lower IN). Most are just wrong. The only state that has produced whiskey that I find ages better than KY is Northern Cali. There is some insane whiskey in Northern CA. They hit that right balance of temperatures where they get plenty of oak interaction but they also don't have the same cold swings that you see in KY that halt aging for months. They also have a moister climate than TX and I'm sure that helps. Redwood Empire is killing it for that reason.
I’ve heard both good and bad about Still Austin. Probably has something to do with the statement that all of their barrels taste wildly different from each other. Maybe find a way to dial in a little consistency.
That's exactly why we have one of the best Master Blenders in the WHOLE world!!! If you want to learn more about her and how we make our whiskey perfect, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/Dy4VQshLgAA/видео.html
Some of the best whiskey on the market right now. Put nancy in the mix and youve got a winner. Love the guy in this vid too, he just loves what hes doing and just seems like a cool dude to be around.
As a channel that has now been out to the Still Austin Rickhouse for 2 different Still Austin single barrels ( a bourbon and rye), we can confirm Christian is one if not the best single barrel manager out there. There is NO ONE who puts more into making your single barrel selection the perfect pick for your group. Rock On Christian! Cheers!
Love you guys!! ❤❤❤❤ thanks for the kind words
Still Austin Cask Strength is one of my absolute favorites! Kudo's for a fabulous whiskey.
Just picked up the Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon and its delicous! Well done Still Austin Whiskey Co. 🤠
Love that color of the whiskey coming from the barrel!
And it tastes even better!!!
Yes the color means it’s some great tasting whisky
So when doing a barrel pick do you ask the group before they come down if they want samples that match your traditional flavor profile or if they want ones that are different and more unique?
There can definitely be some discussion before any sample selecting occurs. But usually everyone just let's Christian do his thing and he will provide 4-5 truly unique samples to taste!
I’m looking forward to getting a bottle of the 2TEN90 pick! Keep up the great work y’all! Oh by the way I just grabbed a bottle of the newest BiB rye release. It’s fantastic!!
Let's go!! Thanks for the support, you keep us going
I’m a head lab tech for a major oil company. We use the same Anton Parr hand held to check gravity on some of our in process products.
Having gotten to go through the process with Still Austin and Christian. I can confirm it’s top notice juice and a wonderful process.
He's the best
@@stillatx facts. This video is our experience to a T. Great but vastly different flavor profiles. The Soldiers of the Houston Army Recruiting Battalion are loving the pick.
@@dodub101appreciate you guys and the kind words! Cheers friend
Awesome to see the process on the barrel picks and how each barrel can be so different even though they are so close to each other!
Thanks for the video!
Even the smallest differences in location can make a huge impact on the flavor profile!
Cool look into it y'all, awesome job!
Stay tuned for more!
I volunteer to taste a pour for you. lol. Here in Wisconsin we have no intense heat like that, and sometimes it’s tough to find a Texas whiskey.
`That`ll do`. Hey that`s my line when I find a nice bottle! Very interesting vid on the difference between each barrel & the work involved in checking each during the aging process. I keep hearing how good Still Austin whiskey is but I never see it here in the UK even though I`m always on the look-out for it.
We would love to be over there! Just hard for us at the moment to distribute, but i believe there are a few bottles floating around through custom importers.
When are the Single Barrel Ryes coming? I call dibs on the first barrel!
Keep up the great work! 🥃
I love your products and as an employee of total wine i push the shit out of your products
I am drinking your cask strength right now
A happy new subscriber. Had no idea you even had a channel. Will check your content. I love the bottles I’ve tried so far. I’m in Southern California, so there’s that as far as availability. The Red Corn Bourbon is my favorite so far. I would have loved to have tried the blue corn that I’ve heard so many good things about. I will definitely visit the distillery when in the area 👊 Best to y’all
Awesome! Thank you for the sub
Awesome experience.
I'm pumped
where can i order the white still austin hat?
Thanks for making such a great product. I have to leave the state of AL to find this stuff, but it is absolutely worth it.... But, now I need to know where can I get those hats you were wearing? They are fire! I do not see them on your merch store.
You're the man for showing that kind of support!! Those hats were made for internal use but we've had so many people ask about them, that we might just have to make more and put them on the store!!
FYI when the whiskey leaks a little and forms the gooey stuff that is known as "distillers candy" but it does not taste like candy! As to the waterfall- the black you see is where the water in the whiskey hits the steel hoop and turns black. The black is not from the char.
Im looking everywhere for your bottles! Can't find any here in Flagstaff Arizona, hopefully I can find some soon!
He’s got the greatest job in the world, I’d rather be him than the master distiller
If you ever need an assistant, or need someone to fill in for you while you go on vacation, let me know! Please😂 I hope I can find some single barrels, all the cask strengths and corn releases are all so good!
But when will you get a Florida distributor? Us Florida retailers are missing out on all that Still Austin gold!
I noticed your barrels are standing upright. I think most other distilleries have them on their sides. Does it make any difference?
Also, does it make any difference if you open them in winter, or summer?
Excellent question! You are correct that traditionally barrels are kept on their side. We have chosen to palletize our barrels instead because it gives room for more barrels and gives us the ease of moving them around inside the rickhouse when needed! With the Texas climate the way it is, it truly does not make a difference for them to be upright or on their side! In fact we have one rickhouse with all the barrels on their side.
Secondly our winter here is basically just a jr Summer so it doesn't make a huge difference.
@@stillatxHow often do you add water to the barrels over the period of 2-3yrs for the Cask Strength Bourbon 116P?
Also, if water was not added after barreling, what do you think the proof would be, when dumped?
Wish I could find Still Austin in south MS. I’ve yet to see any.
Seelbach check them. I use them all the time don't gouge you msrp price plus shipping which I don't think is crazy last order I got 4 bottles for 156. One lucky seven three Fiddler.
How can a local pick unique barrel for his favorite store?
filmed jan 5th....2 weeks later and the bottom fell out of the temperture....I wonder how that effected the barrels?
They were all ruined, we just dumped them all down the drain. No but seriously, the crazy weather swings in Central Texas are what make aging them here so special. We had a 50 degree temperature swing in 24 hours earlier this week!
It would be fine for you to send me a barrel to sample. I want some!
Wish we had more Still Austin in West Tennessee. The one pour I have had was great
We're trying our hardest to get out there fast!
🎉
I love how every distillery in every state says "our climate is perfect because..." and they all compare their climate to Kentucky. Does TX whiskey age faster? Yes. Does it age better? Nope. The longer and faster aging that occurs in TX also imparts more hard oak tannin in a short time and doesn't have enough time for that oak tannin to turn sweet. If a TX distillery could pull their barrels after 3-4 years and then age them in a cellar/climate controlled facility for an additional 4-6 years they would have something special. Instead, they just produce harsh and young whiskey.
Again, every distillery defends why their climate is better than KY unless their climate is the same as KY (lower IN). Most are just wrong. The only state that has produced whiskey that I find ages better than KY is Northern Cali. There is some insane whiskey in Northern CA. They hit that right balance of temperatures where they get plenty of oak interaction but they also don't have the same cold swings that you see in KY that halt aging for months. They also have a moister climate than TX and I'm sure that helps. Redwood Empire is killing it for that reason.
Why did they go out and buy new cowboy hats to taste whiskey in TX? Weird
I’ve heard both good and bad about Still Austin. Probably has something to do with the statement that all of their barrels taste wildly different from each other. Maybe find a way to dial in a little consistency.
That's exactly why we have one of the best Master Blenders in the WHOLE world!!! If you want to learn more about her and how we make our whiskey perfect, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/Dy4VQshLgAA/видео.html
@@stillatx thanks for the link. Will the Nancy’s picks be distributed nationally or just available at your site or just through the order of Nancy?
Hype marketing at best
Some of the best whiskey on the market right now. Put nancy in the mix and youve got a winner. Love the guy in this vid too, he just loves what hes doing and just seems like a cool dude to be around.
Christian IS a cool dude to be around! Thanks for the love