The Spirit of America.
It was hardy. And gutsy.
Filled with character.
Just like the brave men (and braver women) that swigged it right out of the barrel.
Rye.
Revolutionary soldiers drank it as rations.
George Washington distilled it at Mount Vernon.
We preserved its fighting spirit and gave it something else.
Time.
Enough to smooth out the rough edges.
(Without losing its self respect).
WhistlePig.
Sip it with Pride.