Jack Daniel's Names Son Jim Beam - A Louisiana couple, who recently had their first son, have named him Jim Beam, in honor a 'spirited' family tradition.
According to reports, 31-year-old Jack Daniel's and his wife 23-year-old Lydia Leathers of Gray, La, chose to name their son, who was born on Nov.14, after the famous bourbon Jim Beam Leathers. The decision, which was reportedly made on their first date, carries on a tradition Jack's parents started.
"My parents they wanted to name their son something to make their parents mad," Jack said. "And at the same time my dad wad drinking Jack, which he enjoyed. My mom said 'why not?'".
The couple explained that they planned to have a unique name for their children on their very first date.
"On our first date, we were talking about baby names. We thought Jim Beam would be a good idea," he said.
This tradition also includes the Terrebonne Parish judge who officiated their marriage - he was named Judge Johnny Walker.
"I've always tried to do stuff out of the ordinary, to do things differently than other people," Lydia said. "It's hard to find a name that you like that nobody you know has. It was all Jack's idea. I just went along with it."
Mr. Jack Daniel's says he is already thinking of alcoholic names for his unborn children, as him and his wife plan to raise a big family.
"If we have another child, our second born will be Evan Williams, after the bourbon. If it's a girl will be Sherry, like the cooking sherry," Jack said.
The couple say they have received several negative comments from people who questioned why they chose to name their son after an alcoholic brand.
"We get a lot of flack from other people about it," Lydia said. "At the end of the day, it's sour son, and it's what we wanted to do."
The news that Jack Daniel's named his son Jim Beam has since gone viral on the Internet. Many readers have offered the couple alternative names.
