[Pre-order] Fathertime Bourbon Empty Nester Strength “The Caboose” (signed by Jim Gaffigan)

Proof: 121 Proof

Mash bill: 63/30/7

Source: Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Distilled in: Kentucky

About the product: Fathertime is a Kentucky bourbon from comedian Jim Gaffigan. The Caboose is the newest expression in the series, released in a 750ml bottle and hand-signed by Jim himself.

Jim fell in love with bourbon after he and his wife Jeannie discovered that an occasional drink can provide a small but meaningful break from the chaos of raising teenagers. If you have kids, you understand.

The youngest child in a large family holds a unique position – they are the recipient of a distinctive focus from both parents and siblings. Just like the last car of the train painted bright red, they stick out. Some of the undeserved attention is positive and some of it is, well, annoying. But a caboose, like a large family, is increasingly rare these days. Both are worth celebrating, ideally with a good bourbon.

As Jim’s appreciation for bourbon evolved, so did his preference for a stronger pour. That’s why some bottles of The Caboose are released at cask strength (121 proof), which he affectionately calls “Empty Nester Strength.” When children finally leave the home, parents enter a unique stage in their journey. While empty nesters are often characterized as being victoriously liberated from parental responsibilities, they sometimes also experience a level of grief. The grip of love and fear that permeates parenting grows a little tighter. And some nights that calls for a stronger bourbon.

Like previous Fathertime releases, The Caboose was created by Jim and Stu tasting barrels and blending until they found something smooth, balanced, and worth sharing. Each batch is small and carefully selected, and every bottle is personally signed by Jim – a process that was admittedly a pain in the ass, but ultimately worth it. Much like fatherhood.

To those who humbly accept the paternal responsibility, we raise a glass to you.

“A Father’s Joy is Earned.”

Looking for something a little lighter? Try the Precious Batch version of Fathertime.