A distillery in Belfast was so far removed from Cash's regular life that it felt like a reprieve, so he had been happy to accept Hudson's invitation. He was actually excited when he saw the personal attention that the owner offered them, and the private tasting in the back room. Hudson really seemed to have gone out of his way for this one — or if he hadn't, then he had access to interesting luxury in a way that Cash was intrigued by.

He sank into the plush armchair across from Hudson's. "The blended whiskey sounds lovely," Cash said, "And I've never tried something like this, either — thank you for thinking of me."