When the Sacred Ginmill Closes (Matthew Scudder, #6)

by Lawrence Block

“BOURBON is low-down,” she said. “You know what I mean?” “Here I thought it was a gentleman’s drink.” “It’s for a gentleman likes to get down in the dirt. Scotch is vests and ties and prep school. Bourbon is an old boy ready to let the animal out, ready to let the nasty show. Bourbon is sitting up on a hot night and not minding if you sweat.”