PROOF: 92.4 proof

SOURCE: Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Tasting Notes: Butter pecan, cherry cordial, raspberry, lightly perfumed orange zest, wildflower honey, vanilla cream, and a touch of tobacco make up a nose that’s balanced and inviting, with fruitiness, caramel sweetness, and a hint of wood char as well.

Like the batches before it, the palate drinks creamier than its 92.4 proof might suggest. It opens with vanilla custard and warming oak before revealing lingering notes of bright cherry juice, toffee, tobacco, creamy milk chocolate, and softly toasted oak.

The finish begins chewy, then eases into welcoming baking spices and sweet oak that add depth, lingering with ripe fruit and creamy vanilla custard in a long, satisfying fade.

ABOUT THE BOTTLE: Fathertime is a Kentucky bourbon from comedian Jim Gaffigan. Fourth & Long is the next expression in the series, sold as a 750ml bottle and hand-signed by Jim himself.

Jim fell in love with bourbon after he and his wife Jeannie learned an occasional drink provided a momentary break from parenting teenagers. If you have children, you understand. Parenting is hard. Raising three kids is exponentially harder. Would adding another rookie to the roster make things easier? No. But much like going for it on 4th down, when you make it, there is a feeling of invincibility. Not every team has the guts to go for it on fourth and long. But when you do and you make it, that's a joy that lasts a lifetime. Just like bourbon.

The same principles that inspired the previous editions of Fathertime have also guided the creation of this new release, Fourth & Long. This endeavor is still just Jim and Stu tasting barrels and putting together a smooth and delicious bourbon. This batch is just as precious as the first, and each bottle is personally signed by Jim, which was a pain in the ass but totally worth it – much like fatherhood.

To those who humbly accept the paternal responsibility, we raise a glass to you. A father’s joy is earned.

Looking for something a little stronger? Try the Empty Nester Strength bottle.