Fable & Folly is a 14-year-old whiskey from Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co., released in April 2022 and bottled at 90 proof with a suggested price of $150. It was sourced from undisclosed distilleries in Indiana and Kentucky. The blend includes remaining stocks of Barterhouse, Forged Oak, and various Rhetoric bourbons, each made from 86% corn, 8% malted barley, and 6% rye, combined with a proprietary whiskey blend in undisclosed proportions.
I can overlook the abundant oak because the fruit that comes through is quite yummy, however, I cannot ignore the burnt rubber finish and aftertaste. With the right bitters and sugar cube, Fable & Folly does make a good old fashioned.
Stirring in the middle-aged rye and corn whiskeys was a good thing here, because Fable & Folly is no over-oaked beastie. Instead, it’s an easy sipping whiskey that puts an interesting twist on the experience. The only problem with it is the price tag, which even by prevailing standards is a steep.
If you set aside the backstory, Fable & Folly is a unique tasting whiskey that finds a way to deliver a flavor profile unlike anything else currently on the market.
