Apr 28, 2026
★★★★★
Dad actually got quiet for a second.
My dad is impossible to shop for. He opened it, read it twice, and just said "okay, this one's good." From him that's basically a standing ovation.
Call Me Old Fashioned - America 250 T-shirt
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Call Me Old Fashioned - America 250 T-shirt
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One pour, one shirt
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Two designs — one for him, one for you
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Three shirts — dad, brother, you (or all three for him)
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Bundle discount applied at checkout · Father's Day delivery on all three
— The Story —
For the dad who pours bourbon like it matters.
Some dads ask for a tie. Yours wants the good stuff in the rocks glass.
This isn't a novelty tee. It's heavyweight cotton built to age the way his bourbon shelf has — softer with every wash, more his with every wear. The kind of shirt he reaches for on a Saturday morning and doesn't take off until Sunday night.
Hand-illustrated bourbon detail, DTG-printed warm and rich on 5.3oz heavyweight cotton — the print sits in the cotton, not glued on top. Reads like vintage distillery merch, not a craft-store transfer.
A limited drop for the 250th anniversary of the country he was raised on — once Father’s Day passes, the design retires.
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— Specifications —
- ✓5.3 oz heavyweight pre-shrunk cotton
- ✓Combed & ringspun for a softer hand
- ✓Side-seamed for a clean drape
- ✓Taped neck & shoulders
- ✓DTG-printed in the USA
- ✓Unisex classic fit (true to size)
— Fit & Sizing —
| Size | Chest (in) | Body Length (in) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 28 |
| M | 20 | 29 |
| L | 22 | 30 |
| XL | 24 | 31 |
| 2XL | 26 | 32 |
| 3XL | 27 | 33 |
| 4XL | 28.5 | 34 |
| 5XL | 30 | 35 |
Chest measured 1" below the armhole, laid flat. Heavyweight cotton runs slightly fitted out of the bag — if he's between sizes, size up. Most dads prefer the room.
Sizing & Fit
Unisex classic fit. True to size.
Heavyweight 5.3 oz cotton runs slightly fitted out of the bag and softens with the first few washes. If dad is between sizes, size up — most bourbon dads prefer a touch more room with a heavier shirt.
Quick guide:
- S–XL fits chests 36"–46"
- 2XL–3XL fits chests 48"–54"
- 4XL–5XL fits chests 56"–60"
Full size chart with exact chest & body length measurements is in the product description above.
Shipping & the June 14 Cutoff
Order by June 14, 2026 to guarantee Father's Day (June 21) delivery in the US.
US shipping
Standard: $5.99 · 3–5 business days · Free over $50
Priority: $12.99 · 2–3 business days
Canada, UK, Australia
Flat rate: $14.99 · 8–14 business days
Processing
Each tee is DTG-printed to order in the USA. Production takes 2–3 business days before shipping. Order confirmations and tracking are emailed automatically.
Past June 14? Choose Priority at checkout — we'll do everything we can to get it under the tree (or rocks glass) by Father's Day.
If the Fit's Off, We Fix It
30-day free fit exchange. US orders. Wrong size? We'll send the right one — no questions, no restocking fee.
Email support@nation250th.com with your order number and the size you need within 30 days of delivery. We'll cover the replacement; you cover the return label (or keep the original to gift a friend).
Defects, damage, or wrong design: 100% on us. Send a photo within 30 days and we'll replace it free or refund in full.
About returns: Because every shirt is printed on demand, we can't accept returns of opened or worn tees for buyer's remorse. Exchange or store credit only in those cases — but the fit exchange above covers almost every situation.
Built to Age, Not Fade
Built to age, not to fade.
- Wash inside-out in cold water with similar darks
- Tumble dry low or hang dry — high heat shortens the print's life
- Don't iron directly on the print. Iron the back side, or use a press cloth
- No bleach, no fabric softener. Both attack the print over time
- Do not dry-clean
Treat it the way he treats the bottle on the top shelf — and it'll last just as long.
What's in the Box
5.3 oz heavyweight pre-shrunk cotton — combed and ringspun for a softer hand.
Side-seamed, taped neck and shoulders, classic unisex cut. Designed in Kentucky bourbon country, DTG-printed to order in the USA in screen-print quality with water-based inks that sit cleanly on the cotton.
No mass-printed inventory sitting in a warehouse. Each tee is made the day after you order it.
Available in: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL · Color: deep matte black
— Limited Drop · Once It Retires, It’s Gone —
Order by June 14 — in his hands by Father’s Day.
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When this drop ends, the design retires for good.
The 250 only happens once.
The 250 only happens once.
— The 30-Day Fit Guarantee —
Wrong size? Doesn’t fit dad? We’ll fix it.
Free fit exchange in 30 days. Even though it’s printed-to-order. No restocking fee, no return-shipping shakedown.
He’ll change clothes to put it on. That’s how you’ll know.
Made in USAPrinted in the USA, one shirt at a time
Free US ShippingOn orders over $50
Free Fit ExchangeWrong size? We’ll send the right one.
Under the Tree by June 21Order by June 14 — guaranteed.
— Why $28.99 Is the Right Price —
Heavyweight cotton. DTG-printed. Built to outlast the bourbon.
— Material —
5.3oz
Heavier than a $15 tee (4.2oz), lighter than a Carhartt (6.5oz). Combed & ringspun cotton with a softer hand — built to age, not pill.
— Print Method —
DTG
Direct-to-garment, water-based ink. Cured into the cotton fibre — not glued on top. Won’t crack, peel, or fade like cheap heat-transfer.
— Wash-Tested —
50×
50 wash cycles in-house. Print holds, color holds, cotton softens. Wash inside-out cold and the design will outlast the shirt.
Heritage
America’s Original Spirit
In 1964, the U.S. Congress made it official:
bourbon is the native spirit of the United States.
Not whiskey. Not rye. Bourbon.
250 years of barrel-aged American history — in one bottle, on one shirt.
A distinctive product of the United States · Act of Congress 1964
— From the Drop —
Other Bourbon Dads Are Wearing
He doesn’t have to pick one. The bundle was made for that.
— Verified Buyers —
What Bourbon Dads Are Saying
And what the daughters & wives who gifted these are reporting back.
Apr 22, 2026
★★★★★
Husband stole one for himself, ordered a second.
Bought it as a Father's Day gift. Found him wearing it the next Saturday with a glass of Buffalo Trace. Had to order another so the actual Father's Day gift could exist.
Apr 18, 2026
★★★★★
This is not POD-store quality.
I order a lot of shirts. Most feel like wet paper. This one has weight. Print sits on the cotton, doesn't crack, doesn't peel. Reads like vintage distillery merch — not a Cricut project.
Apr 15, 2026
★★★★★
Fits true — got XL for my 6'2 dad.
Was nervous about sizing online. XL fit him perfectly with a little room — exactly how he likes it. The size chart on the page was accurate. No guessing.
Apr 12, 2026
★★★★★
Print didn't crack after ten washes.
I wash inside-out cold like the tag says. Ten cycles in and the design still looks brand new. The cotton softened up beautifully — feels like a shirt I've owned for years already.
Apr 9, 2026
★★★★★
Finally, a bourbon shirt that isn't tacky.
Most "dad bourbon" shirts look like they belong in a college dorm. This one has actual taste. The amber-on-black design feels like something you'd see hanging in a Kentucky distillery gift shop.
Apr 6, 2026
★★★★★
Heavy enough to feel premium.
You can tell the second you pick it up out of the mailer. Real cotton weight — not the see-through stuff. My old man wore it to a friend's BBQ and three guys asked where it came from.
Apr 3, 2026
★★★★☆
Beautiful — wish I'd ordered the 2XL.
The print and cotton are everything I hoped for. I went off his usual size but he prefers a little more room with heavier shirts. Exchange was painless. Ordering 2XL next.
Mar 30, 2026
★★★★★
Future heirloom.
My dad still has his Bicentennial '76 t-shirt in a drawer somewhere. I bought this one with the same instinct — wear it on July 4 this year, then keep it forever. The 250 only happens once.
Mar 26, 2026
★★★★★
Arrived in 4 days. Wrapped beautifully.
Ordered Sunday, in my hands by Thursday. Came folded clean in tissue with a small thank-you card. Felt like a real gift, not a polybag. Dad noticed the presentation immediately.
Mar 21, 2026
★★★★☆
Bourbon community noticed it.
Wore this to a tasting at my local bottle shop. Two regulars and the manager all commented. Lost a star only because I wish there was a chest pocket — but the design and weight are top-shelf.
Mar 17, 2026
★★★★★
The card I couldn't write.
Married 32 years. I never know what to put on a card anymore. This shirt said it for me. He smiled the way he used to smile at me before the kids were born. Worth every penny.