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Low Gap 8yr Cask Strength Old Fussbudget
Low Gap 8yr Cask Strength Old Fussbudget
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Low Gap 8 Year Old Cask Strength "Old Fussbudget" Straight Bourbon is an award-winning, highly allocated craft whiskey produced by Tamar Distillery / Mendocino Spirits in Mendocino County, California.
Distilled under the direction of master distiller Crispin Cain, this bottle stands out as a critical darling on the craft spirits circuit. It recently took home major accolades, including the High Proof Bourbon category win at the New Orleans Spirits Competition and Best Whiskey in Show at Tales of the Cocktail.
The Pour Breakdown
- Mash Bill: 65% Corn, 20% Malted Barley, 15% Malted Rye (Note: some retailer specs list 55% corn, but the official distiller portfolio notes a heavy 35% total malt composition).
- Proof / ABV: ~118 Proof / 59% ABV
- Distillation Style: True to Crispin Cain’s background, this bourbon is distilled on an antique Charentais Cognac pot still. This technique leans heavily into brandy-making traditions, prioritizing an oily, heavy texture and dense mouthfeel over volume and efficiency.
- Aging: 8 years in new charred American oak—a massive outlier and rarity for West Coast craft whiskies, which typically bottle much younger. It is bottled at full cask strength with no chill filtration.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Rich layers of black cherry, deep toffee, vanilla bean, and toasted grains.
- Palate: A massive, creamy, and oily texture coating the mouth. Expect forward notes of sweet corn, heavy roasted oak, baking spices, dark chocolate, and a robust candy-corn or dark fruit sweetness.
- Finish: Long, warm, and spicy with lingering hints of tobacco leaf, barrel char, and cashew butter
