drinking bourbon with my dad...

[suntour]

Has to be about the best thing there is. I can't really explain why. I guess being a new father myself makes me understand these things a little more deeply. Im going to try to get a special bottle here for him to repay him for dipping into his stash back in the day. Plain old Evan Williams has never tasted so good.

Also I'm back in my hometown reminiscing, looking through old pictures and found this gem guess JR Dant was her brand but Grandma certainly loved her value Q&A bourbon

Edited August 9, 2014 by suntour

[Harry in WashDC]

Yup. My Dad drank Old Crow which he bought by the handle. His "special" whisky was Crown Royal. I didn't develop a taste for bourbon until after he died. We did share a few beers, but it was very few as I always felt guilty drinking in front of him. That's my loss.

[suntour]

It's a special thing. Once I get to a computer I'll post that pic, seems the link isn't working.

We laughed about me drinking his hooch when I was in high school and related to me that he did the same thing when he was young, replacing the displaced liquid with tea until it got him a smack across the face.

[jonhalter]

I do enjoy drinking with my dad. He is generally a bourbon and diet coke guy (EWB). I drink those with him, then give him solid midshelfers to drink on the rocks. Ive gotten him to really appreciate sb blend. He just asked for a refill a week or two ago. He laughs that both my brother and I picked up his bourbon habit. We have had some great conversations over the years. Nothing like it.

[393foureyedfox]

unfortunately (for me at least), dad doesnt really drink. He did back in his younger days, but quit when he settled down and started a family. Even now, he has no taste for bourbon, but I do keep a case of Miller ponies in the fridge for when the parents come over for parties/get-togethers, and he'll have a few then. I got into bourbon a few years ago now....just after my grandfather passed. Too bad, as the stories wouldve been awesome. He retired from ND in the early 80's, and Old Crow was his thing, though I dont remember him drinking outside of Christmas parties. The times I couldve had....

[dcbt]

My dad and I also share pours together as well. I'm more immersed in the hobby than he is, so I'll gift him bottles he wouldn't normally buy for himself. But I definitely inherited the bourbon taste from him.

[tigerlam92]

Has to be about the best thing there is. I can't really explain why. I guess being a new father myself makes me understand these things a little more deeply.

I really think one of the biggest thing in being a new father is the big appreciation of what your own parents had to go through! . It is mind boggling and a great revelation.

My dad didn't drink or smoke just a great father and gave his all to the family.

My mom drink a sip of beer once a couple of years. So not sure what happened to me. Lol. I blamed it on SB.com and you all fine folks.

Edited August 9, 2014 by tigerlam92

[camduncan]

My Dad was a professional drinker for 33 years..... He & Mum ran small country town hotels (with a few years out to work as a sales rep for liquor companies), so from the age of 3 until about 9 years ago my family life revolved around drinking or helping others drink :crazy: My passion for bourbon never really took hold until just before they retired (think of all the stuff I missed out on!), and Dad's always been a beer/wine/scotch drinker (usually in that order most nights).... I don't drink any beer, very little wine, and can't stand scotch, but we do both enjoy Canadian Whiskies and Rye. I cherish the times we can get together to share a pour, sit down, and talk BS. Now that he's in his mid 70's I realise our time is limited, so it's great we have finally found a common interest

[BillP]

My dad really didn't drink bourbon but my grandfather did. Our "standard" birthday and Christmas gift to him was OGD. When I helped him with yard work on hot, humid summer days, he would always finish the day with OGD on ice and we'd sit on the porch and chat. I won't mention how young I was when he gave me my first OGD. Wonderful memories!

[GaryT]

Bourbon is definitely one of those things that my dad and I share. Whenever I head home, I look forward to sharing some pours with him, and try to bring him things he may not have tried. The last few years, we've met half-way between our respective domiciles, which fortunately for us is Kentucky! Being able to share with him our barrel selections, nights at the gazebo, tours of the various facilities, and even posts on SB.com - it has been a lot of fun, and something I always look forward to.

[393foureyedfox]

My dad really didn't drink bourbon but my grandfather did. Our "standard" birthday and Christmas gift to him was OGD. When I helped him with yard work on hot, humid summer days, he would always finish the day with OGD on ice and we'd sit on the porch and chat. I won't mention how young I was when he gave me my first OGD. Wonderful memories!

your old grand dad introduced you to old grand dad?

my dad and I dont share bourbon interests, but we enjoy cars together. I picked it up from him and ran with it.

[suntour]

Me and my dad hit up 44 stores over the last three days, the only thing we pulled was some OC10 from '08, Pure Kentucky from '09, and a bottle of Johhny Walker Green label. Whoever says Indiana is hunted out is right, for the most part. We hit some frickin' crustacular stores.

Here's that picture. Man I wish I could try that pre-fire Gold Label. Doesn't look age stated FWIW. Love the liter bottle.

[brettckeen]

Wild turkey 12yr was my Dad's favorite when it was around. Thanks to another SB member he and I got to share one on Father's day.

Has to be about the best thing there is. I can't really explain why. I guess being a new father myself makes me understand these things a little more deeply. Im going to try to get a special bottle here for him to repay him for dipping into his stash back in the day. Plain old Evan Williams has never tasted so good.

Also I'm back in my hometown reminiscing, looking through old pictures and found this gem guess JR Dant was her brand but Grandma certainly loved her value Q&A bourbon

[Richnimrod]

Dad has passed on, now; but while he was younger and healthier, I'd stop by his house every week or two just to share a pour of Bourbon... or sometimes Jack Daniel's. Dad's everyday pour was 'Olde Bourbon' which was OK, or Jim Beam (the good stuff). Usually, when I'd stop at his place I'd only have one... or maybe two; but never more, as I'd drive afterward. Most times he'd offer something nicer, if he had it. The JD, or EC 12-yr come to mind.

Now, I get to share a pour with my son, Gary whenever we can get together, which isn't often enough. He lives in Georgia, me in Michigan. We've been getting together at KBF's and/or Spring Samplers the last few years; but that's not enough. I miss him, and miss the chance to share pours. It's a gratifying thing to share the 'man-stuff' once in while, especially since the wives leave us alone to do it. Real peaceful, and satisfying! None of my other drinking friends really get very far into Bourbon, so someone that appreciates the better pours; and even appreciates my company while sharing 'em is a treat for me.

[BourbonJoe]

My Dad was a professional drinker for 33 years..... He & Mum ran small country town hotels (with a few years out to work as a sales rep for liquor companies), so from the age of 3 until about 9 years ago my family life revolved around drinking or helping others drink :crazy: My passion for bourbon never really took hold until just before they retired (think of all the stuff I missed out on!), and Dad's always been a beer/wine/scotch drinker (usually in that order most nights).... I don't drink any beer, very little wine, and can't stand scotch, but we do both enjoy Canadian Whiskies and Rye. I cherish the times we can get together to share a pour, sit down, and talk BS. Now that he's in his mid 70's I realise our time is limited, so it's great we have finally found a common interest

Great story Cam. I just wish I could have my father back and have a couple of pours with him. He died before I was old enough to drink.

Joe :usflag:

[Thig]

I knew this thread would head this direction sooner or later, damn, I miss my dad, been gone 6 years. I would love to have shared a bourbon with him but I was still a beer drinker at the time.

[suntour]

Indeed, they say that parenting is a constant battle of letting go, but so is being a child. I'm lucky enough to have both of my parents still in good health, but like others mentioned, we live 3,000 miles away.

That seemed like a good decision at 25, a decade later, not so much. Wonder if they allow bourbon enthusiasm at the nursing home.

Getting ready to go back home tomorrow but today dad and I are golfing with a flask of FRSmB and dusty hunting the rest of the day. I can't wait.

[Crowes]

My dad is a martini guy, very dry, on the rocks, with a twist... always. He knows I love bourbon, and always makes sure he has a bottle in the cabinet for me when I come to visit. For my birthday this year, he gave me a bottle of EC21. I'm not a big fan of it, having had a bottle before, so I was going to keep it sealed to trade with a friend. But, I couldn't NOT open it and share a glass with dad on the patio after a great steak dinner. He's always very interested in trying the various bourbons I buy, or the ones he picks up for me from his local store. The best part is his reaction is always the same; "Tastes like Cognac!".

Good times.

[Tony Santana]

My dad passed several years ago. Was never a bourbon drinker, he was a beer guy. Would sometimes treat himself to a shot of brandy with a beer - he'd call it a "snort" - and would sip it. He was gone before I became a bourbon enthusiast, given that he appreciated sipping I might have been able to convert him if I had the chance. Such a sweet, gentle, family loving guy. I miss him. For all of you who still have your parents - savor it while it lasts.

[camduncan]

Two years ago I got to open a special bottle with my Dad for his 72nd birthday. I'd hung onto this one for a while....always waiting for a 'right' time to open it and always letting the 'right' time slip by, so I figured this was it. As I said before, he isn't a bourbon guy - he prefers scotch, but he sure did appreciate sharing a pour of something none of us would probably ever get to open again. The night was even more special as we got to share a pour with his older brother who had joined us for the night. Oh yeah, Dad's the shorter guy on the right..

[Old Dusty]

Two years ago I got to open a special bottle with my Dad for his 72nd birthday. I'd hung onto this one for a while....always waiting for a 'right' time to open it and always letting the 'right' time slip by, so I figured this was it. As I said before, he isn't a bourbon guy - he prefers scotch, but he sure did appreciate sharing a pour of something none of us would probably ever get to open again. The night was even more special as we got to share a pour with his older brother who had joined us for the night. Oh yeah, Dad's the shorter guy on the right..

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Cam, I can see you come by the sexy flaming red eyes naturally:grin: Just kidding! Great pic and great occasion to share.

[Ravensfire]

Two years ago I got to open a special bottle with my Dad for his 72nd birthday. I'd hung onto this one for a while....always waiting for a 'right' time to open it and always letting the 'right' time slip by, so I figured this was it. As I said before, he isn't a bourbon guy - he prefers scotch, but he sure did appreciate sharing a pour of something none of us would probably ever get to open again. The night was even more special as we got to share a pour with his older brother who had joined us for the night. Oh yeah, Dad's the shorter guy on the right..

[camduncan]

Our middle ground seems to be American Rye and/or Canadian Whiskies. Jim Beam Rye or Crown Royal tend to be our go-to bottles when we want to get something to share together.

[mark fleetwood]

This may be our best thread.

Never got to drink with dad as he passed away before I realized he had, in earlier times, enjoyed a highball every now and then. (Brother & I found a 20+yr old, 75% full, 375ml of Dant squirreled away in a cabinet.)

But did share a nice evening with mom in past 6 months at a recent visit. Stayed up past 1:00am looking at photo albums when she declared that she'd have a small one of what I was having (EWbib I think). She gave it a "ummm", and drank it all.