The Drama is currently playing in theaters, starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. There’s also a tiny cameo for bourbon. And of course, as Whisky Monkeys, we’re here to point it out.
The Drama tells the story of two lovers on the verge of getting married. What should be something to look forward to spirals into full-blown chaos when a secret from the past surfaces. During a night with friends, four people are challenged to confess the worst thing they’ve ever done.
Not for chugging
For the couple about to tie the knot, that confession shatters trust in a big way. When the big day arrives, the film lives up to its title and dials the drama up even further. The bride, played by Zendaya, clearly reaches her limit at one point and decides to go for a hard reset: knocking back a drink in one go.
She does it with a bottle of Blanton’s, the unmistakable shape and that beautiful horse stopper give it away. We couldn’t tell which exact expression it was, but Blanton’s for sure. Zendaya takes two huge pulls straight from the bottle.
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Blanton’s in a video game
We recently spotted a bottle of Blanton’s in a video game we were playing, too. You can read all about it in our article: What began as a detail ends as an eye-opener: whiskey conquers Dispatch.
We regularly catch the nectar of the gods in films, TV shows, and video games. Want to know more about whisky’s role on screen? Check out our overview.
The reason characters drink varies from story to story. In The Drama, there’s no doubt: alcohol is used as a quick way to think about anything else.
Want to know more about Blanton’s? Head to the official website.
FAQ
- What makes Blanton’s special?
Blanton’s was the first commercially sold single barrel bourbon. Every bottle comes from a single cask, giving each one a unique flavor.
- Why does each bottle have a horse stopper?
The iconic stoppers show a horse in different phases of a race. Collect them all and they spell out the name Blanton’s.
- What does Blanton’s bourbon taste like?
It’s smooth and rich, with notes of vanilla, caramel, honey, and a gentle spice.
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LATEST COMMENTS
- There is no distillery equipment there and also no licences to produce or sell alcohol.TRC19-12-2025
- Hi Yvonne, Thank you for your response and for sharing the video. Unfortunately, the evidence you referred to consists only of two people talking about the whisky, without any explanation or identification. We have not spoken to the individuals in the video ourselves, nor can we verify who they are. We describe it as a Chinese whisky because it is released by a Chinese distillery. As you mentioned, the distillery has chosen to label the product as “pure malt” instead of “Chinese whisky.” Based on that, we do not believe they are doing anything illegal.M0nkey16-11-2025
- So - you have the proof......where's your write up?Yvonne16-11-2025
- You are absolutely right. Luckily that doesn't matter for the taste of the whisky. Have you tried it yet?M0nkey05-11-2025
- Guess what? Finland is not part of Scandinavia.Gray105-11-2025
- Throw in the towel? You mean restructure to compete and win in a challenging industry environment.WestwardFounder21-10-2025
- There is nothing legally to prevent the English whisky GI from coming into force, it complies with all the relevant laws and the single malt definition follows the precedent of Welsh whisky and US whiskyChefBear15-10-2025
- Three emails sent (two with videos, linked to a Google Drive Share). 1. The original video. 2. The video with subtitles as it was shared on YouTube 3. Screen grab of the YouTube channel where the video was blocked due to Pernod Ricard lobbying. The story was covered on Drinks Intel at the time - link here - https://drinks-intel.com/subscriber-news/pernod-ricards-the-chuan-pure-malt-whisky-not-sourced-solely-from-china-global-drinks-intel-exclusive/Yvonne10-10-2025
- Hi Yvonne, Thank you for your interesting comment. Could you share your copy with us, so we can adjust our item accordingly? Mail us at [email protected]. Thank you in advance.M0nkey09-10-2025
- Let's keep this factually correct. Pernod Ricard DID NOT release a Chinese whisky. Their first output from The Chuan (the name of the distillery in Sichuan, China) wasn't fit for bottling. What they actually bottled was imported Scotch whisky. This is why the product is called "PURE MALT" and not "Chinese Whisky" - because Pure Malt is not a regulated term - this is not a secret. This was exposed about a week after they released it. There were even videos about their own staff on site admitting it was made from imported whisky - which Pernod Ricard got the lawyers onto to get the video pulled. I've got a copy if you want it.Yvonne09-10-2025
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