'Parks and Recreation's Nick Offerman Sings about His Love of Whiskey in 'My Tales of Whisky' Video [WATCH]

As Parks and Recreation's resident badass, Ron Swanson, Nick Offerman brings a whole new meaning to manhood. His character hates the government, crafts masterpieces out of wood, and is a big fan of whiskey. Although Offerman isn't a complete carbon copy of Ron (I'm guessing Swanson would have a problem with someone who chose acting as a career), he is actually an accomplished woodworker. He also loves whiskey, which he explains in his May Tales of Whisky video.

Offerman, also a musician, sings and plays guitar in the hilarious video below, via Elite Daily. The actor strums over some very fitting bagpipes before launching into a tribute of the dark spirit.

"My life holds just two loves so true," he sings. "But combined, they put me in a stew / See, my first love is whiskey in a jar / And the second, this six-string guitar."

At the heart of the song is actually a great message: Don't mix work with whiskey.

"I adore working wood in my shop / But my fingers I'd rather not chop / So I make sure the tools are turned off / Before I knock back my first quaff."

Offerman also advises not to try drinking whiskey while playing guitar or riding a horse (his is named Flowers). Do those things first, then have a glass.

"Don't dally with your whiskey glass / For its true rewards can't be surpassed / Sonny, don't hesitate, raise a glass with your mate / Or if you're lucky, a glass with your lass."

To learn more about Offerman and his journey, check out his autobiography, Paddle Your Own Canoe.

NBC also recently announced that Parks and Rec will return for its final season in January.

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