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He humorously claims that bourbon facilitates male bonding—men gather in basements, discuss viscosity and unicorns, and even kiss afterwards because “bourbon is gay,” playing on the stereotypical macho association with spirits and turning it on its head. He notes that women enjoy bourbon too, citing female master distillers and their “better palate,” using that as a humorous “scientific fact.” His satire suggests that calling oneself a “bourbon enthusiast” might be a subtle confession of being gay, adding to the comedic tension.