You don’t need an excuse to drink Bourbon, and nobody should ask you to provide a reason for wanting to drink bourbon on a random Friday afternoon. But if you do find yourself wanting excuses and/or feeling pressured to provide reasons “Bourbon” by Walker Percy is worth a read.
Percy provides the reader with an overview of the beauty of Bourbon and the benefits of knocking back a shot. Bourbon’s benefits range from enjoying the taste to dealing with the “…anomie of the late twentieth century…” (and several points in between). Percy’s essay provides an opportunity to reflect about the various roles Bourbon plays in our lives. So pour yourself a glass and…
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