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10 of the Most Famous Whisky Drinkers

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  • Frank Sinatra: Known for his love of Jack Daniel's, Sinatra even requested a bottle of Old No. 7 be buried with him.


  • Mark Twain: The renowned author was a whiskey enthusiast, famously stating, "Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough."

  • Raymond Chandler: While known for his character Philip Marlowe's preference for Gimlets, Chandler himself enjoyed a variety of whiskeys.

  • Winston Churchill: The former British Prime Minister famously credited whiskey with making water palatable during his time in the South African War.

  • Ava Gardner: The actress famously expressed her desire to die with a cigarette and a glass of whiskey in hand.

  • Haruki Murakami: The Japanese author believes whiskey, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation.

  • William Faulkner: The acclaimed author believed that paper, tobacco, food, and a little whiskey were essential tools for his writing.

  • George Bernard Shaw: The Irish playwright famously described whiskey as "liquid sunshine."

  • Christina Hendricks: Known for her role in "Mad Men," Hendricks developed an appreciation for Scotch while filming the series.

  • Hillary Clinton: The former Secretary of State has been seen enjoying whiskey on occasion, including a shot of Crown Royal during her 2008 presidential campaign.

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