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He lampoons eccentric bourbon names, like Thomas Handy and Chickencock, with Chickencock hilariously sounding like an insult. The name originated from 1800s slang where “hen” and “cock” referred to roosters, and Gaffigan jokes about how such absurd names reflect the playful silliness of bourbon branding.
The Rituals and Romance of Drinking
Exploring the rituals of bourbon, he humorously discusses “the beginning” of bourbon obsession—trying it for the first time, then collecting rare bottles, with stages including hiding purchases from wives and watching YouTube videos of “bourbon hunts.” These “hunts” are likened to Easter egg hunts, highlighting the obsessive and humorous lengths enthusiasts go to.