EPISODE 8 - Bourbon Through The Generations

EPISODE 8 - Bourbon Through The Generations. How did your grandfather drink bourbon? Was your dad a "bourbon on the rocks" guy? Did someone introduce you to an Old Fashioned? Or are you part of the generation that discovered bourbon through YouTube, TikTok, and bourbon groups? Every generation has had its own relationship with America's native spirit. The Silent Generation drank what they liked and stayed loyal to one bottle. Baby Boomers made bourbon part of backyard barbecues, golf outings, and business dinners. Generation X watched bourbon fade into the background while vodka and rum took over. Millennials helped spark the modern bourbon boom through craft cocktails, social media, and bottle hunting. Generation Z is learning about bourbon faster than ever—but they're also entering one of the toughest markets to find great bottles. In this week's After Hours, we're taking a walk-through bourbon history, sharing fun facts, a few laughs, and looking at how the way we drink bourbon has changed over the decades. One thing hasn't changed...The best bourbon has never been about the label—it's been about the people you're sharing it with. Now I want to hear from you. What generation introduced you to bourbon? What's the first bottle you remember seeing in your parents' or grandparents' house? Has the way you drink bourbon changed over the years? Drop your stories in the comments—I may even feature a few in a future episode. After Hours with Bourbon Barrel Mafia - Where the conversation is as good as the pour. #BourbonBarrelMafia #AfterHours #Bourbon #Whiskey #BourbonCommunity #AmericanWhiskey #BourbonLife #WhiskeyHistory #BourbonCulture #DrinkBourbon #BourbonLovers #Cheers #WhiskeyGram #BourbonTalk #AlwaysUseTwoFingers