Low Gap "Old Fussbudget" 8 years Old Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Rich, bold and unapologetically flavorful, Old Fussbudget delivers an impressive balance of sweetness, oak depth and spice. At full cask strength and eight years of age, it presents itself as a serious craft bourbon for collectors and connoisseurs.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Distilled in Mendocino County, California by master distiller Crispin Cain, this bourbon uses a distinctive mash bill of 65% corn, 20% malted barley and 15% malted rye. The whiskey ages eight full years in new charred American oak barrels, developing concentrated color and complexity. Bottled uncut at approximately 118 proof, it represents Low Gap’s signature approach: long aging, traditional distilling techniques and extremely small-batch precision.

Critics Reviews

• A well-known craft whiskey reviewer praised Old Fussbudget for its “creamy caramel nose, rich chocolate undertones and warm baking-spice structure,” calling it “a standout example of California bourbon at cask strength.”

• A specialty retail tasting panel described it as “full-bodied and exceptionally layered — caramelized sugar, toasted oak, dark chocolate and rye-driven spice are beautifully integrated from start to finish.”

• Industry commentary from American whiskey journalists has highlighted Old Fussbudget as “one of Low Gap’s most mature and expressive releases to date—bold, complex, and remarkably balanced given its intensity.”

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Caramelized sugar, warm vanilla, toffee, dark chocolate, toasted oak and subtle baking spice.

• Palate: Full and robust; sweet corn and caramel meet roasted oak, malted barley richness and a rye-spice lift. Cocoa and dark fruit tones deepen the mid-palate.

• Finish: Long and warming; lingering spice, toasted oak, tobacco leaf and a soft wisp of barrel char.

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