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Chicago got a taste of Hollywood on February 6, when The Best Man stars Morris Chestnut and Harold Perrineau stopped by Binny's Beverage Depot in Lincoln Park for a meet-and-greet. Fans lined up for a chance to snap photos, share a few laughs, and take home a signed bottle of Sable Bourbon — the premium whiskey crafted by Chestnut, Perrineau, Taye Diggs, and filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee.
The bourbon itself is a bold 94-proof with a deep golden-brown hue and notes of burnt sugar, pear, and marzipan. On the palate, it delivers mocha and dark chocolate, finishing with a touch of oak and spice — smooth enough for sipping straight but rich enough to anchor a cocktail.
From On-Screen Brotherhood to Business PartnersFor Chestnut and Perrineau, Sable Bourbon is more than just a business venture. It’s an extension of the bond they formed more than 25 years ago on the set of The Best Man.
"We all met on The Best Man, the very first one," Chestnut recalled. "We just had a great time working together—no issues. It just felt right, like we formed a bond that went beyond the films and the TV series."
Turning that friendship into a business partnership felt like a natural step. "It was really a no-brainer," Perrineau added. "Acting is our business, and we’ve all been in the trenches together — the good days, the bad days. We work spectacularly well together, and you don’t always notice that until you go on another set and think, ‘Man, I wanna go back and work with those dudes.’"
Sipping on the Good TimesThe crowd wasn’t just there for autographs — they wanted a taste of Sable Bourbon, too. When asked about their go-to cocktails, Perrineau said he used to favor a Sable Sour until Chestnut introduced a new drink on a Texas trip.
"I think it was called the Panty Droppa or something like that," Perrineau joked. Chestnut laughed, clarifying that the bartender had come up with the name. He also teased fans about a tasting event happening the following night.
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the actors suggested Sable Bourbon as the perfect addition to the holiday. When challenged to describe it in the “sexiest” way possible, Perrineau didn’t miss a beat.
“You can look at the bottle and see just by the way it holds in your hand — this is a beautiful bottle of deep chocolate, and that’s what it tastes like,” he said, drawing laughter from the crowd. “So, come have some deep chocolate. Savor it.”
Chestnut, impressed by the poetic description, jokingly admitted he might be too intimidated to follow up.
Between the bourbon, the banter, and the nostalgia, the event felt like more than just a promotional stop—it was a celebration of friendship, storytelling, and good whiskey.
So, what’s your Sable Bourbon cocktail of choice?