To make pudding:
1.   Break the bread into pieces and put in a bowl.  Add the milk and
     let soak 10 minutes, hand crush until blended.  Add the eggs and
     next 3 ingredients.
2.  Pour the butter into a greased 13"x9"x2" pan.  Spoon the bread
     mixture into the pan; bake at 325 degrees F. for 1 hour to 1 hour
     and 15 minutes or until the pudding is very firm.

To make whiskey sauce:
1.   In a saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, and half-and half.  Cook over
     medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
2.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.
     Let cool and add the whiskey.  To serve, spoon the Whiskey Sauce over
     each serving.

Yield: 12 to 15 servings.