Series
Booze Traveler
Documentary
Actor/adventurer Jack Maxwell learned a lot working in South Boston bars, and one lesson stood out: Enjoy a couple of drinks with a stranger, and the whole world opens up. Those experiences inspired "Booze Traveler," which follows Maxwell to various countries to quench his curiosity about what people drink, why, and the tales it prompts. In Armenia, Belize, Lithuania, Mongolia, Nepal and elsewhere, Maxwell learns its intoxicating traditions, meets with locals, joins in activities, and even helps with the alcohol-making process. He finds a unique drink, makes friends and shares stories in each spot.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 15 epS2 · 19 epS3 · 18 epS4 · 16 ep
1Turkey is Stirring24 Nov 2014 · 60mBeer, rebellion, soccer, Islam and fiery brandy stir modern Turkey. Although drinking is highly restricted, Turks drink defiantly and patriotically across the country, from bustling city streets to ancient islands. Jack Maxwell finds that every glass comes with a very big twist.
2Peru Is Magic1 Dec 2014 · 60mFrom Machu Picchu to the fiery capital of Lima, Peru serves up strange magic at every turn. Jack is in the Land of the Inca to discover the culture behind many of Peru’s most popular drinks, including canazo, a sugarcane liquor, and masato, a traditional Peruvian beverage also known as “spit beer.”
3Spain: Mixed, Not Blended8 Dec 2014 · 60mWith more bars per capita than any other European country, Spain is just one big fiesta for Jack Maxwell. From tasting sherry in Andalusia to being introduced to Queimada, a flaming punch made with orujo, a 100-proof, wine-based spirit, in Galicia, Jack takes an intoxicating tour of Spain.
4Austria Is Good For You15 Dec 2014 · 60mFrom soothing hops baths to Zirbenschnapps, a digestive pinecone schnapps, booze in Austria doubles as a medicinal method. Jack heads to downtown Franking to sip on one of Austria’s most famous drinks, visits a distillery in Upper Austria to taste the famous (and quite expensive) eau-de-vie, and much more.
5Iceland's Warm Fire22 Dec 2014 · 60mThe land is cold, but the people are warm and full of spirit — the kind of spirit you can drink! Icelanders stay toasty by sipping on their liquor, and Jack is more than willing to join in on the party. From fjallagrassa in the mountains to sipping beer in Hafnarfjordur, he attempts to drink his way across the Land of Fire and Ice.
6Mongolian Road Trip29 Dec 2014 · 60mJack travels to the base of the Khangai Mountains to try fermented horse milk; takes a tour of a factory where liquid is filtered through diamonds and pearls to create the perfect vodka; and gets a lesson on making camel-milk vodka.
7Nepal: A Higher State5 Jan 2015 · 60mFrom his hometown of Boston to the highest mountain range in the world, Jack travels high into the Himalayas to taste some of the best drinks in Nepal, including a marijuana milkshake, sherpa beer and the Yeti's favorite drink.
8Japan Uncorked12 Jan 2015 · 60mJack takes his booze travels to Japan, a country that has a reputation for being a little unconventional. Amid a culture of honor, family and strict order, drinking provides a balance to this lifestyle and an outlet for people to relax.
9Loopy Lithuania19 Jan 2015 · 60mLithuania proves that 50 years of oppression didn’t change the ways of the people. Jack gets an inside look at the world of paganism, its rituals and its love for mead. He also experiences the wonders of homemade Lithuanian beer. In the midst of all this, Jack finds a sport that suits him: keg tossing.
10Netherlands: Liquid Courage26 Jan 2015 · 60mJack experiences the rich, innovative drinking history of the Netherlands. He parties on a bike bar, visits a bank filled with beer, and eats herring like the locals.
11The Armenian Trail2 Feb 2015 · 60mHuman sacrifice, mulberry moonshine, wine grapes from Noah's ark and brandy that changed the world.- 12Dead in New Orleans9 Feb 2015 · 60mThe Day of the Dead in The Big Easy with tobacco liquor and voodoo room service.
13Belize: Paradise Found16 Feb 2015 · 60mAs Jack explores the many drinks Belize has to offer, he finds that the rugged Central American paradise has attracted people from all over the world. But no matter where you come from or why you're there, Belize always welcomes you with a cocktail.
14South Africa: Hidden Gems23 Feb 2015 · 60mJack Maxwell's tour of South Africa includes a fruit that will give an elephant a buzz, homemade honey hooch, Zulu tribal beer, and wine from palm trees.
15Tennessee: Red, White and Booze2 Mar 2015 · 60mA link between moonshiners and George Washington; a legendary whiskey brought back from the dead.
Details
- First aired
- 24 Nov 2014
- Last aired
- 23 Apr 2018
- Status
- Canceled
- Language
- English
- Network
- Travel Channel
- Episodes
- 68
- Votes
- 11 on TMDB
Cast
- JJack MaxwellHimself - Host
