Timeless Connections
Timeless connections
BY OLGA VARVAROVA
What is better than a great whisky during the warm summer evenings, oh wait we know – how about a whisky inspired road trip playlist! Read on and see what Olga might be listening to.
Here’s the eclectic list I came up with:
Both whisky and music boast a superpower that stir memories and add depth to any experience. Just as the notes of a fine dram unfold on the palate, so too the melodies of music resonate within us, evoking the sense of nostalgia or longing. Whether you’re cozied up by a crackling fire savoring a smooth bourbon, or lounging at home wrapped in the soothing warmth of a hot toddy, the right playlist can ultimately turn every sip into a sensory journey that carries you away into a state of pure bliss. My moment is connected to the song Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton. Its soulful blues take me back to the dimly lit ambience of Whistle Binkies. One of Edinburgh’s oldest pubs, where I was captivated by a brilliant Glasgow band performance breathing new life into that beloved tune while I blissfully sipped on a Glenmorangie 10 year old. I recall closing my eyes as the song washed over me and I instantaneously knew that this was more than just music and a glass of whisky - it was a journey through time and space, guided by the universal languages of these magical joys in my life. The raspy vocals intertwined with the warmth of the golden liquid transported me from Edinburgh to the heartland of American whiskey where I literally felt surrounded by its rolling hills and the comforting scent of oak barrels aging in distillery rack houses. With that experience in mind and a strong affinity for both a smooth dram and the thrill of the open road, I set out on a quest to craft the ultimate whiskey-inspired road trip playlist to accompany my many exciting adventures ahead.
1. Tennessee Whiskey, Chris Stapleton 2. Whiskey River, Willie Nelson
3. Whiskey in the Jar, The Dubliners 4. Whiskey on the Rocks, AC/DC 5. Bourbon Train, The Go Getters 6. Scottish Whisky, Gumbles (my editor’s favourite) 7. Smell Like Smoke, Lainey Wilson 8. Whiskey, Whiskey, Whiskey, John Mayer
9. Whiskey Fever, Zach Bryan 10. Whiskey Town, Rufus Black 11. Too Sweet, Hozier
As I reflect on the miles I’ve traveled so far and all the songs that have played along the way, I’m reminded of the power and elevation music provides to our experiences. Until next time, cheers to the magic of music, the joy of whisky, and the endless possibilities of the open roads ahead of us all.
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