Whiskey is a drink that has long been adored by many different people of various backgrounds. Many enjoy it as a way to end a long, hard day as they get home from work and finally get a chance to relax. More so than almost any other alcohol, it is an iconic drink that has inspired people in a variety of fields.

There are also many authors who have enjoyed a nice glass of whiskey and the pleasures it can bring. From these writers, many famous quotes about whiskey have arisen. One such quote is from Mark Twain, the famous American author of legendary books such as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." He proclaimed his love for whiskey by stating, "Too much of anything is bad, but too much of good whiskey is barely enough." Another of his more famous lines about whiskey’s allure is, "Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over."

Raymond Chandler, American author of hard-boiled detective stories such as "The Big Sleep", also enjoyed his whiskey. He once claimed, "There is no bad whiskey, there are only some whiskies that aren’t as good as others." His most famous characters enjoyed the drink as well. Phillip Marlowe, a detective portrayed onscreen in the movie "The Maltese Falcon" by Humphrey Bogart, drank whiskey regularly.

Winston Churchill was another famous whiskey lover. He was the British Prime Minister who led the United Kingdom during the Second World War and is considered one of the greatest wartime leaders of all time. When he traveled to Africa, he found the water was so unbearably awful that he had to mix it with whiskey just to make it drinkable. He stated, “The water was not fit to drink.  To make it palatable, we had to add whiskey.  By diligent effort, I learned to like it.” Whiskey and water in a highball glass was his drink of choice.

There are also actors of note who have had a strong affection for the drink. Clark Gable, one of the most noted American actors of all time, was well known for his love of whiskey. He was even an early celebrity of endorser of Jim Beam whiskey in the mid-1970s. He was also famous for on set pranks where he would substitute non-alcoholic drinks with whiskey much to the surprise of his fellow actors. American actor George Clooney is also known for his affection of the drink and is frequently photographed holding a glass.

Detroit-based country/rap/rock musician Kid Rock is also an avid fan of whiskey. He is a current endorser of Jim Beam and has written many songs about whiskey-fueled adventures. He has partnered several times with Jim Beam to perform shows overseas for American military personnel that are currently serving in other countries. Some of his songs that include mentions of his love of whiskey are "All Summer Long", "Summertime", "Jackson, Mississippi" and "Rock N Roll."