Bootsie's crew created a mash bill inspired by a "whistled tune," which served as the secret rhythm for crafting bourbon bliss.
This melodic guide emphasized the importance of meticulous attention to detail, a vital element in in their pursuit of perfection and why Bootsie's Bourbon was so delicious
She inspired trust, confidence and action. It’s as simple as that. Bootsie’s crew was second to none and her Bourbon was the child they were raising together - each person with their own responsibility reliant upon each other no matter the circumstance. They were the heart and soul of Bootsie’s operation.
Interestingly, when at work they created a tune that, when whistled, provided the cadence for crafting the Bourbon - each step always in tempo with the whistled song: three beats for the pour, two beats for a stir and so on and so on.
Bootsie made sure only her crew knew the intricate nuances of the whistle. Infiltrators could be identified immediately by the crew master by just listening to the whistle along the mash line, without even having to nose the mash.
The crew would riff off the whistle’s beat, making it their own when the mash was passed to their individual station.
Each person had their own musical style – some sang, some banged, some brushed, some hushed, and with everyone together, it made Bootsie blush - she was always very thankful.
Crafting bourbon is a delicate intimate process, not a masculine muscling, as exemplified by Bootsie. She used the phrase “a lady’s touch” a lot in her daily life. Whether she was entertaining as a flapper, or rolling up her sleeves as a bootlegger, Bootsie believed that the world was a better place when blessed with a lady’s touch.
In hindsight, her bourbon was that special touch. I can vouch for that. Life was infinitely better with a glass of Bootsie, just like being at her side.