Chicken Cock Whiskey Red Stave is a celebration of two iconic American industries – Kentucky bourbon and California wine. Red Stave is Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey nished in carefully selected J. Wilkes Petite Sirah barrels that will entice the senses for whiskey and wine lovers alike. With over 300 years of combined whiskey and winemaking history between Chicken Cock Whiskey and J. Wilkes there is expertise and provenance in each sip.
102.4 Proof (ABV 51.2%)
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
Hints of dark chocolate, toasted oak and dried fruit.
Palate
Traditional dark chocolate, bold caramel and vanilla notes quickly evolves into pear, apple, cherry and red currant fruit avors before presenting a long nish with bright cranberry tartness with a hint of black pepper.
Finish
Complex long, lingering, nutmeg and clove spice. A perfect complex blend of flavors.
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