A good bottle of bourbon can stand on its own. But the truth is, bourbon has never really been about drinking alone.
From front porch conversations to backyard gatherings, bourbon has always been meant to be shared. The stories get longer, the laughs get louder, and the moments become the ones you remember.
At Mythology Distillery, that idea inspired one of our favorite bottles: Best Friend Bourbon. With a loyal dog on the label, it’s a reminder that the best things in life are the ones we share – with the people (and pups) who stick by us.
But every friend enjoys bourbon a little differently.
So we created a simple question to think about the next time you pour a glass.
🥃 The Best Friend Test
Who are you sharing your bourbon with?
Think about the friends in your life. Chances are, one of them fits perfectly into one of these categories.
🤝 The Old Friend
This is the friend who’s been around for years. Maybe you grew up together, maybe you met through school, but somehow they’ve been there through every chapter.
With this friend, the bourbon is simple and classic – usually poured neat.
No need to complicate things. The conversation flows easily, the stories come back around, and the night always feels familiar in the best possible way.
Sometimes the best bourbon experience is just two glasses, a comfortable chair, and someone who knows your history.
🌄 The Adventure Friend
This friend is always the one suggesting something new.
A road trip. A last-minute gathering. A cocktail recipe they saw somewhere and want to try.
When you’re sharing bourbon with them, it might not always be neat. Maybe it’s an Old Fashioned, a Bourbon Smash, or something creative they dreamed up in the kitchen.
They remind you that bourbon can be both classic and playful – and that some of the best memories happen when you try something new.
🔥 The Storytelling Friend
Every group has one.
You sit down thinking you’ll have one quick drink… and suddenly an hour has passed.
The stories get bigger, the laughs get louder, and the glass somehow keeps getting refilled.
Bourbon pairs perfectly with storytelling because it encourages people to slow down. It’s not meant to be rushed. Like a good story, it unfolds over time.
And with the right friend across the table, those stories can go on all night.
🐕 The Dog-Lover Friend
They show up with a leash in one hand and a big smile on their face.
They greet every dog they see and somehow remember the names of everyone’s pets.
They’re also usually the first to appreciate the dog on the Best Friend Bourbon bottle.
Because in a lot of ways, dogs represent the same thing a good friendship does: loyalty, companionship, and always showing up.
There’s something about sitting outside, a dog at your feet, a bourbon in your hand, and good company nearby that just feels right.
🥃 Raise a Glass to Your Best Friend
At the end of the day, bourbon isn’t just about flavor notes or aging barrels.
It’s about the people you share it with.
Whether it’s the friend who’s been there forever, the one who pushes you to try something new, the storyteller who keeps the night alive, or the dog lover who reminds you to enjoy the moment – every great pour has someone on the other side of the glass.
So this month, pour a glass of Best Friend Bourbon and raise it to the people – and pups – who make life better.
Because the best bourbon moments are always shared.
