Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon 750mL

Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 60.5% ABV (121.0 Proof) | 750mL | Cask Strength | 2026 Limited Release

Process & Profile

Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon is the cask strength version of The Caboose, the fifth 750mL release in the Fathertime bourbon lineup from Jim Gaffigan and Stu Pollard. While the regular Precious Batch version of The Caboose is proofed down to 92.4 proof, Empty Nester Strength is bottled at 121.0 proof, offering a bolder, richer, and more intense expression from the same carefully selected batch.

The name “Empty Nester Strength” reflects the stage of fatherhood when children finally leave the home. Fathertime describes it as a stronger pour for a complicated season of parenting, where freedom, reflection, and a little grief can all show up in the same glass. 

This cask strength Kentucky straight bourbon delivers a fuller profile than the regular proof release, with concentrated notes of butterscotch, brown sugar, vanilla custard, caramel, honey-drizzled cornbread, cinnamon, rye spice, oak, and warm baking spice. At 121.0 proof, it is built for bourbon drinkers who enjoy stronger pours, richer texture, and a longer finish while still keeping the family-themed story that makes Fathertime unique.

Tasting Notes

• Butterscotch, brown sugar, and vanilla custard on the nose
• Caramel, honey-drizzled cornbread, and yellow cake
• Cinnamon, rye spice, and warm baking spice
• Toasted oak and deeper barrel warmth
• Rich cask strength texture with concentrated sweetness
• Long finish with caramel, spice, oak, and lingering heat

What Makes It Special

• Cask strength version of Fathertime The Caboose
• Bottled at 121.0 proof for a bolder Empty Nester Strength profile
• Fifth 750mL release in the Fathertime bourbon lineup
• Created by Jim Gaffigan and Stu Pollard
  
• Kentucky straight bourbon bottled by Fathertime Bourbon, LLC in Bardstown, Kentucky
• Stronger, richer version of the regular 92.4 proof Precious Batch release
• Strong gift and collector appeal for Father’s Day, bourbon fans, Jim Gaffigan fans, and limited-release whiskey buyers

How to Enjoy

Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon is best enjoyed neat in a whiskey tasting glass so the cask strength proof, caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, cornbread, spice, and oak can open gradually. Let it rest for several minutes before sipping to allow the heat to settle and the sweeter bakery notes to become more expressive.

A few drops of water are highly recommended for many drinkers. Water can soften the 121.0 proof strength and bring forward more vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, and honeyed sweetness. A large ice cube can also work for a slower, more relaxed pour. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon taste like?
   Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon tastes bold and rich, with butterscotch, brown sugar, vanilla custard, caramel, honey-drizzled cornbread, yellow cake, cinnamon, rye spice, oak, and warm baking spice.
2. What proof is Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon?
   Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon is bottled at 60.5% ABV, which equals 121.0 proof.
3. What makes Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon different from the regular Caboose release?
   Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon is bottled at cask strength, while the regular Precious Batch version is proofed down to 92.4 proof. Empty Nester Strength is stronger, bolder, and more concentrated.
4. Where can I buy Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon?
   You can buy Fathertime The Caboose Empty Nester Strength Straight Bourbon directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for limited bourbon releases, cask strength whiskey, and collectible spirits.