Old Dominick 8 Year Bourbon 750ML

Old Dominick 8 Year Bourbon 750ML is an age-stated straight bourbon whiskey bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 750ml bottle. Rooted in a brand history stretching back to 1866, this eight-year-aged expression brings meaningful maturity and bottled-in-bond-level strength to a category where transparent age statements are increasingly rare.
Quick Facts: ABV: 50%  |  Origin: Tennessee, USA  |  Age: 8 Years  |  Distillery: Old Dominick Distillery, Memphis
Production & Heritage
Old Dominick traces its origins to 1866, when Italian immigrant Domenico Canale established a spirits business in Memphis, Tennessee. The brand was shuttered during Prohibition and remained dormant for nearly a century before the Canale family revived it in 2017 with a modern distillery in downtown Memphis. Old Dominick’s 8 Year Bourbon is a straight bourbon that has spent a full eight years maturing in new charred American oak barrels, then bottled at a robust 100 proof without chill filtration, preserving the barrel-driven complexity that extended aging imparts. The distillery operates a traditional column still and doubler system under the direction of master distiller Alex Castle.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Rich caramel and toasted oak lead the nose, followed by baking spice, dried fruit, and a thread of vanilla custard. A light leather note emerges as the bourbon opens in the glass.
Taste: The entry is full and slightly sweet, with dark caramel and brown sugar giving way to baking spices and charred oak at the mid-palate. At 100 proof, the bourbon carries substantial weight without veering into harshness, delivering cinnamon, black pepper, and a subtle nuttiness as it builds.
Finish: Long and warming, with toasted oak, dried tobacco leaf, and lingering vanilla. A pleasant tannic grip anchors the close, giving the finish structure and staying power.
How to Drink Old Dominick 8 Year
Neat or with a few drops of water is the ideal starting point — the 100-proof backbone holds up well, and a small splash opens additional aromatics without diluting the oak-driven character. This bourbon also stands up confidently in cocktails:
Old Fashioned — The deep caramel and oak structure provide a rich, full-bodied foundation that pairs naturally with bitters and citrus expression.
Boulevardier — Its assertive proof and spice cut through the sweetness of Campari and vermouth without being overwhelmed.
Kentucky Mule — The baking spice and vanilla amplify ginger beer’s heat, creating a more complex variation than lighter-proof bourbons allow.
Best For
Gifting a bourbon enthusiast who values transparent age statements
Side-by-side tastings comparing Tennessee and Kentucky age-stated bourbons
Building a home bar anchored around 100-proof, cocktail-versatile spirits
After-dinner sipping on cool evenings when a robust, warming pour is called for
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Old Dominick 8 Year taste like? Old Dominick 8 Year Bourbon delivers a rich palate of dark caramel, toasted oak, and baking spices, with a warm, lingering finish shaped by eight years of barrel aging at 100 proof.
How does Old Dominick 8 Year compare to Knob Creek 9 Year? Both are age-stated bourbons bottled at 100 proof, but Old Dominick 8 Year comes from a Tennessee-based operation with a smaller production footprint, while Knob Creek 9 Year is produced at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. Drinkers who favor slightly leaner, oak-forward profiles may gravitate toward Old Dominick, while Knob Creek tends to lean toward a nuttier, fuller sweetness.
Is Old Dominick 8 Year good for sipping neat? Yes — the eight years of maturation smooth out the 100-proof heat considerably, making it a well-balanced neat pour that rewards slow sipping, especially with a few drops of water to open it up.
Where is Old Dominick 8 Year made? Old Dominick 8 Year Bourbon is produced under the oversight of Old Dominick Distillery, located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, a brand originally founded in 1866 by Domenico Canale.
What foods pair well with Old Dominick 8 Year? Smoked brisket or pulled pork complements the bourbon’s charred oak character; dark chocolate or pecan pie mirrors its caramel sweetness; aged cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the spice; and cornbread with honey butter echoes its grain-forward backbone.
What sizes does Old Dominick 8 Year come in? Old Dominick 8 Year Bourbon is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.
Is Old Dominick 8 Year worth the price? Old Dominick 8 Year positions as a premium age-stated bourbon, and its combination of eight years of maturation and 100-proof bottling represents strong value within the aged bourbon category, where comparable expressions from larger producers often command similar or higher pricing.
Why Old Dominick 8 Year?
In a market increasingly crowded with no-age-statement releases, Old Dominick 8 Year stands out by putting its maturation right on the label and backing it with 100-proof conviction. The Canale family’s revival of a brand dormant since Prohibition gives this bourbon an uncommon narrative grounded in genuine heritage rather than marketing mythology. Eight years in new charred oak at this proof point delivers a level of barrel influence and concentration that rewards careful attention, whether enjoyed neat or deployed in stirred cocktails. For drinkers seeking an age-stated bourbon from a Tennessee distillery with deep historical roots, this expression earns serious consideration.