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Bottle Service, Life, Uncategorized  /  October 20, 2015

Why Drake is like Bourbon

by sharonrboone
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If Drake were a drink, what kind would he be? After careful study of the “Hotline Bling” video, I can only draw one conclusion: For my money Drake would be bourbon.

(I know, I know, everybody has lost their minds over that video and I’m no better.)  My thoughts always trend towards the spirits-tual so hear me out. See, bourbon has two natures. It’s a brown liquor, which always reads as manly. It tries to come off as muscular and swole, just like Aubrey after he started hitting the gym.

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But bourbon is gentler than you’d think. Sure, it’s strong but it’s also smooth and flavorful, and it has a subtle but unmistakable sweetness—that comes from the corn. By law, the mash bill (proportion of grains used to make bourbon) must have a minimum of 51% corn. Now there’s no definitive accounting for the relative corniness of Drake, but it’s gotta be at least that much.

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But just as it does in bourbon, Drake’s corniness is what makes him distinctive…and a little sweet. Can’t have one without the other…by law. Besides, sipping on good bourbon feels as comfy and cozy, kinda like how slipping on Drake’s cashmere funnel-neck sweater would feel. Come on, you just know that thing is cozy as all get-out.

 

If all that has piqued your interest in America’s Native Spirit (Sidenote: it gets that highfalutin’ title honestly, since a Congressional Resolution designated it such back in 1964) there’s never been a better time to give bourbon a try. Spirit of America makes a mighty fine pour that highlights what bourbon drinkers love about the spirit: It’s got the classic notes of creamy vanilla, caramel, and honey, and that signature sweet corn flavor. Even better, for every bottle of Spirit of America sold, the company will donate $1 to Hope For The Warriors, a national organization that supports service men and women and their families.

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Spirit of America is available in 15 states, mostly in the Midwest (where it’s made) and parts of the South, and retails for around $40.

 

*Now I know someone is bound to point out that since Drake is Canadian, he’s can’t be bourbon. He could, maybe be a whiskey or a rye. But I stand by my analogy.

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