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index 2 Introduction 3 Boston 4
Birth of the Boston Strong Boy
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Early Life
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The Man
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The Boxer
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Sullivan vs. Kilrain
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The Gentleman
13 Death 14-15
The Legacy
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The Whiskey
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Tasting Notes
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Drink like John L.
Cocktails 20-21
The Boston Strong Boy
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Bareknuckle Old Fashioned
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Irish Manhattan
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Sporting Man’s Mule
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Classy Dame
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Irish Sour
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Long Live John L.
We promise this is a book about
whiskey, ,
,
but first , let us
tell you about
the man, , the
m y t h, ,
the legend. The toughest SOB who ever roamed the mean streets
of Boston. 2
Public Garden and Boston Common, 1870
Old State House, Boston, 1906 Beacon Street, Boston
Quincy Hall Market, Boston, 1830
The State House of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston, 1835
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Birth of the Boston Strong boy:: Born in Roxbury, MA in October of 1858, John L. Sullivan was raised by his first-generation Irish immigrant parents. Of poor means, John’s parents shaped who he would eventually become as a man. His mother carried a solid physique, at 5’10” and 190 pounds, while his father imparted his aggressive scrappiness to John.
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EARLY LIFE As a child, John L. Sullivan was not scared to use physical force. In fact, he went out of his way to engage in fisticuffs with other children and even boys his senior.
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EARLY LIFE As a teenager, legend states he would enter Boston’s toughest barrooms and proclaim
“ i could lick any man in the house! ” And when he was taken up on this offer, his fists backed it up. It was this unofficial training that paved the way for his illustrious career as a professional boxer.
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THE man MAN the John L. Sullivan played semi-professional baseball in the Boston area before being
drafted by the Cincinnatti Red Stockings, who offered him a full pro contract.
What did he do? Declined, of course.
Fighting was his true calling, and so began his quest to conquer the boxing world.
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THE BOXER 40 Wins
24 by Knockout
1 Loss
2 Draws
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John L. Sullivan was the last Bare-Knuckle Boxing Heavyweight Champion of the World AND the first Gloved Boxing Heavyweight Champion of the World. The moral of the story is that no matter how you tried to fight him, he was probably going to kick your ass.
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SULLIVAN sullivan
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July 8, 1889,
John L. Sullivan fought his last bare-knuckle match against Jake Kilrain in a makeshift ring on a farm in Richburg, Mississippi.
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The famed fight is said to have gone a whopping 76 rounds, with Sullivan coming out on top in the end. On this day, Sullivan became the lastever Heavyweight Bare-Knuckle Boxing Champion of the World. 11
Similar to his boxing persona, John L. Sullivan was larger than life outside of the ring. A regular in pubs across the country, he enjoyed his whiskey the same way that he enjoyed his women, gambling, and other vices - in excess.
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Death Years of the sporting man lifestyle finally caught up to John L. Sullivan in 1918 when he died at the age of 59. Sullivan is buried in the Old Calvary Cemetery in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. Even after becoming the 1st athlete in American history to earn one million dollars, he died with barely $10 to his name.
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Legacy John L. Sullivan was inducted into the inaugural class of the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. While his exact fighting history is often
disputed, he officially held a record of 40-1-2, with 24 knockouts.
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Legacy The Bare-Knuckle Boxing Hall of
Fame was created in the barn where Sullivan trained in the small town of Belfast, New York.
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THE WHISKEY John L. Sullivan is a small batch Irish Whiskey that is crafted using the finest local Irish ingredients before being carefully aged in bourbon casks. Distilled in copper pot stills, the spirit preserves the storied traditions of whiskey production while appealing to the “modern sporting man.�
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Tasting Notes: This blended Irish whiskey exhibits subtle notes of spice and vanilla, making for a smooth drinking experience.
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How did John L. drink his whiskey?
how to LIKE A CHAMP. enjoy
For those who wouldn’t stand a chance going round for round with a legend like John L., we suppose we’ll recommend a few cocktail recipes. Just don’t lift your pinkie as you sip...
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The Boston Strong Boy 2 oz John L. Sullivan 1 oz fresh Lime Juice Pour over ice in a tall glass
Top with Ginger Ale
Garnish with a lemon twist
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Bareknuckle Old Fashioned Sugar cube in a rocks glass 2 dashes Aromatic
and Orange Bitters
Muddle with a dash of water 2 oz John L. Sullivan Stir ingredients
Add ice and garnish with a cherry and orange peel
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Irish Manhattan 2 oz John L. Sullivan 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
2 dashes Orange Bitters Stir with ice and strain into a
cocktail glass
Garnish with a cherry
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Classy Dame 1.5 oz John L. Sullivan 1 oz Dry Vermouth .5 oz St. Elder
Elderflower Liqueur
2 dashes Orange Bitters Stir ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass
Garnish with a lemon twist
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Sporting Man’s Mule 2 oz John L. Sullivan Pour over ice in a rocks glass
Top with Ginger Beer 2-3 dashes
Aromatic Bitters
Garnish with a lime wedge
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Irish Sour 1.5 oz John L. Sullivan .5 oz St. Elder
Elderflower Liqueur
.5 oz fresh Lemon Juice .5 oz Simple Syrup
2 dashes Angostura Bitters Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass
Orange twist garnish
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Long Live
John l. 32
The John L. Sullivan Whiskey Co. is proud to honor the legacy of a true Irish-American icon.
As we stay true to our common
Boston roots, we strive to deliver the best imported Irish whiskey that would be deserving of the
great John L. Sullivan, himself.
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John L. Sullivan is a small batch
Irish Whiskey that is crafted using the
finest local Irish ingredients before being carefully aged in bourbon casks. Distilled in copper pot stills, the spirit preserves
the storied traditions of whiskey production
while appealing to the “modern sporting man.� We like to think that this whiskey would have made the legendary John L., himself, proud.
Imported By
John L. Sullivan Whiskey Co. Boston, Massachusetts