Dramatics in Country Music and Whiskey Business

– Yellowstone Creator, Taylor Sheridan, sure is stirrin’ up a swarm of bees with his recent antics.
– Cowboy actor turned wild west mogul, Cole Hauser, has decided to ride his pony in a different direction. He’s veering away from Sheridan’s world and is set to partner with Montana-based Lazy K Bar Whiskey.
– No offense to anyone else, but Lazy K Bar Whiskey ain’t just another dive bar. It’s been serving Montana with a sprinkle of Southern hospitality and gobs of homegrown booze since the good Lord knows when.
– Sheridan, bless his heart, had hopes of partnering with his Yellowstone colleague, but that ship sailed faster than a two-legged dog at a rodeo.
– We may not know all the ins and outs of this business squabble, but one thing’s for certain—it don’t matter which side of the Ponderosa you’re on, whiskey and country music always mix well.

Wild West Showdown in Whiskey-Land

Creator vs Co-Star: A Dram in Disguise

Well now, y’all know I don’t ordinarily mix work and play, but this tale is as juicy as a peach in August. Picture it—Taylor Sheridan, creator of our beloved Yellowstone, sitting on his high horse just watching as his cowboy buddy, Cole Hauser, takes a swing on his barstool and hooks up with a a rival whiskey outfit. You better believe it’s a shot that stings.

Sheridan might’ve had visions of grandeur, seeing himself and Hauser riding out into the sunset with a flask of their common brewed gold. However, it seems Hauser decided to take a one-way ticket to Montana, partnering with the folks at Lazy K Bar Whiskey. Talk about a twist more tangled than my grandma’s crochet blanket!

I reckon this whole shebang is an unopened can of worms that neither contestin’ party wanted to crack. But whether or not this dram-drama spills over into the Yellowstone territory, well, only time will tell.

For now, remember, darlin’, country music’s got its own flavor and spin to it. It’s like a good aged whiskey – the older it gets, the better it becomes. No matter whose label’s on the bottle, in the end, we’re all just here for the hootenanny. So, keep your boots shined, your flasks filled, and your spirits high. After all, the only thing worth more than a good country song is a tall tale told over a shared bottle of whiskey. And with these two buckaroos, I reckon we got ourselves plenty of both.



Original article: https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2023/12/14/yellowstone-creator-taylor-sheridan-catches-strays-as-cole-hauser-partners-with-montana-based-lazy-k-bar-whiskey/

By Sarah Mae Wilson

With her deep passion for traditional country music and a genuine love for the simple joys of life, Sarah Mae brings a unique perspective to our team. At 45 years old, she's a proud woman who has lived her entire life out in the country, surrounded by wide-open spaces and the calming serenade of nature.