Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 46.2% ABV (92.4 Proof) | 750mL | Precious Batch Release | 2026 Limited Release

Process & Profile

Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a limited Kentucky straight bourbon release from Fathertime, the bourbon brand created by comedian Jim Gaffigan and Stu Pollard. The Caboose is the fifth 750mL bottle in the Fathertime lineup, following earlier releases such as Firstborn Edition, Second Child Syndrome, Middle Child Mystery, and Fourth & Long.

This release is named for the youngest child in a family, the “caboose” who anchors the family unit and stands out in their own way. That storytelling element is central to the Fathertime brand, with each batch tied to family, fatherhood, humor, and personal meaning. 

Bottled at 92.4 proof, this Precious Batch version is the smoother, more approachable expression of The Caboose, compared to the higher-proof Empty Nester Strength edition. It delivers a classic Kentucky bourbon profile with bakery sweetness, butterscotch, brown sugar, vanilla custard, caramel, honey-drizzled cornbread, light cinnamon, rye spice, and gentle oak. For customers looking for a celebrity-backed bourbon with a real story, limited-release appeal, and an easy-sipping profile, Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a meaningful bottle for gifting, collecting, and enjoying neat.

Tasting Notes

• Butterscotch, brown butter, and melted brown sugar on the nose
• Vanilla custard, moist yellow cake, and light cinnamon
• Creamy caramel and honey-drizzled cornbread on the palate
• Melted butterscotch candy and gentle rye spice
• Baking spice, light oak, and soft warmth
• Short-to-medium finish with caramel, butterscotch, oak, and lingering sweetness

What Makes It Special

• Fifth 750mL release in the Fathertime bourbon lineup
• Created by Jim Gaffigan and Stu Pollard
• Named “The Caboose” as a tribute to the youngest child in a family
  
• Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at an approachable 92.4 proof
• Precious Batch release with limited availability
• Profile highlights butterscotch, caramel, vanilla custard, cornbread, brown sugar, cinnamon, and gentle oak
• Strong gift option for Father’s Day, bourbon collectors, Jim Gaffigan fans, and family-themed celebrations

How to Enjoy

Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey is best enjoyed neat or over a large ice cube. Neat, it shows its softer bakery-style profile clearly, with butterscotch, vanilla custard, caramel, brown sugar, cornbread, and gentle baking spice. Let it rest briefly in the glass before sipping so the sweetness and oak can open.

A large ice cube can make the whiskey even smoother and bring forward more caramel and butterscotch. For cocktails, use it in an Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Manhattan-style bourbon cocktail, or bourbon highball when you want a smooth Kentucky bourbon with a softer sweet profile. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey taste like?
   Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey tastes smooth and sweet, with butterscotch, brown sugar, vanilla custard, caramel, honey-drizzled cornbread, yellow cake, light cinnamon, rye spice, gentle oak, and baking spice.
2. What proof is Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 46.2% ABV, which equals 92.4 proof.
3. Who created Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey comes from Fathertime, the bourbon brand created by Jim Gaffigan and Stu Pollard.
4. Where can I buy Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   You can buy Fathertime The Caboose Straight Bourbon Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for limited bourbon releases, celebrity-backed whiskey, and collectible spirits.