Nick Offerman is the hero you didn't know you ever needed. Or maybe he is, and I've grossly misjudged his fan base.
Known to many as Ron Swanson of Parks & Recreation fame and as a brilliant comedian, Offerman has become an icon of sorts to those who admire his woodsy, manly grit and excellent humor. People admire his blunt personality, his tough-love demeanor, and his ability to rock a mustache like no other.
He is everything you're whiskey laced, fire-warmed, fine made outwear, coiffed beard, plaid button down dreams are made of and more.
So, of course this happened.
Above is a video of Nick himself sitting by the fireside, gazing into the camera, and occasionally taking a sip of whiskey for forty five minutes. It's almost impossible to imagine something so perfect and yet there it is.
The backstory?
He partnered up with Diageo "which distills some of Scotland's finest single malt whiskey brands including Lagavulin and Oban," to produce an original series on the themes of whiskey and scotch with various topics along the way. Therefore, this video is not a one time thing. He's in it for the long run, he's not afraid of commitment-ANYWAY. Basically, there are going to be episodes of a series in which Nick Offerman produces content based on whiskey and other Nick Offerman related material characteristics.
The series, entitled fittingly, My Tales of Whiskey, will follow his various adventures and commentary while we can watch from the comfort of our own home, or wherever we happen to be. Hopefully for me, that will be next to my wood stove with hot apple cider.
It's the holiday present you didn't know you wanted and the inspiration you didn't know you needed.
Photo: fasttocreate.com
Thank you, Nick Offerman.
