Product Description
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
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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.”
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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.”
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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
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Nose: Caramelized sugar, warm vanilla, toffee, dark chocolate, toasted oak and subtle baking spice.
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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.
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Finish: Long and warming; lingering spice, toasted oak, tobacco leaf and a soft wisp of barrel char.
Quick Overview
| ABV / Proof | Origin / Region | Mash Bill / Production | Aging / Maturation | Aromas & Flavors | Style / Identity |
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| ~59% ABV / ~118 proof | Mendocino County, California, USA | 65% corn • 20% malted barley • 15% malted rye | 8 years in new charred American oak | Caramel, cocoa, toasted oak, dark fruit, spice | Craft cask-strength bourbon — bold, mature, small-batch |
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Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
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| Apr 1, 2026 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 1 |
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Description
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. Quick Overview ABV / Proof Origin / Region Mash Bill / Production Aging / Maturation Aromas & Flavors Style / Identity ~59% ABV / ~118 proof Mendocino County, California, USA 65% corn • 20% malted barley • 15% malted rye 8 years in new charred American oak Caramel, cocoa, toasted oak, dark fruit, spice Craft cask-strength bourbon — bold, mature, small-batch
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