Bourbon is for Republicans, Gin is or Democrats

Tom Hamburger and Peter Wallsten report in the LA Times on Sunday that the Republican party had great success tracking down potential voters in the last election by watching their spending habits. According to the Times story:

Bourbon drinkers are more likely to be Republicans; gin is a Democratic drink. Military history buffs are likely to be social conservatives. Volvos are preferred by Democrats; Ford and Chevy owners are more likely Republican. Phone customers who have call waiting lean heavily Republican.

First off, that list is total B.S. I have had Fords, Chevys, Oldsmobiles, Kias and Volkswagens and nobody I know owns a Volvo. And call waiting? Does that mean Republicans are bigger gossips? Or do they just have an easier time shelling out the extra 5 bucks a month?

When it comes to Bourbon vs Gin, well you may have something there, what's Bourbon? Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, what's Gin? Something you mix with vermouth. Ok, so I have to know, if anybody is out there, you don't have to say who you are, just answer one question:

Gin or Bourbon?