Distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky, Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a rich, elegant mahogany hue color, a nose with a nice balance of oak tones with sweet notes of dried fruit, caramel and vanilla.
AGE: Minimum of 4 Years
MASHBILL: 70% Corn / 21% Rye / 9% Malted Barley
CHAR / TOAST: Level 3/Medium+
90 Proof (ABV 45%)
Born in the heart of Bourbon county - before bourbon whiskey was "Bourbon"
In 1856, James A. Miller built a distillery and started making Chicken Cock Whiskey in Paris, Kentucky. After his death, Miller left the business to a trusted distillery clerk, George G. White, who made Chicken Cock into the legend it became.
19th Century - The Birth of Chicken Cock Whiskey
1830's-1840's
James A. Miller’s distilling roots.
1856
Our original distillery is built.
1860
Hardships strike.
1862
First mention of the Chicken Cock Whiskey name.
1889
Trademark infringement suit against Miller’s Gamecock in Boston.
1890
Distillery fire does $30,000 in damages.
20th Century - The Next Chapter
1900's
Chicken Cock Whiskey is sold.
1920's
Chicken Cock produced during Prohibition.
1930's
Chicken Cock made as a blended whiskey.
1950's
Chicken Cock fades away.
21st Century - The Birth of the Brand
2011
Crowing at the new dawn.
2017
Collaborative Distilling Program & Bardstown Bourbon Company.
2024
A new home in Bardstown, KY.
Nose
Nice balance of oak tones with sweet notes of dried fruit, caramel and vanilla.
Palate
Soft oak tannin upfront, which dissipates into delightful toasted oak lactones. At 90 proof there's a slight bourbon heat that let's you know this is a real deal, full-bodied bourbon. On the tongue, it evolves into a creamy almost buttery mouthfeel with sweet butterscotch notes.
Finish
Vanilla wafer finish with salted caramel.
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