There is something in a name. And Chicken Cock Whiskey takes the cake. But its not always about the name, its about the story. And thats just what we get into. Will is the brand rep. and he has a lot of knowledge in the brand and whiskey in general. It was a great conversation, and the story isn't bad either. Enjoy!!

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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 CenturyThe 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 CenturyThe 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 CenturyThe Birth of the Brand

2011

Crowing at the new dawn.

2017

Collaborative Distilling Program & Bardstown Bourbon Company.

2024

A new home in Bardstown, KY.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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.

750ml | 45% ABV | 90 Proof

PROOF: 90

AGE: Minimum of 4 Years

MASHBILL: 70% Corn / 21% Rye / 9% Malted Barley

CHAR / TOAST: Level 3/Medium+

$59.99

Tasting Notes

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.

Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey

You can’t have great whiskey without great wood. That is why we aged our 8-year-old whiskey in American oak barrels twice. This process allows us to extract all of the great flavor within the oak to create a robust and interesting sipper.

750ml | 46% ABV | 92 Proof

PROOF: 92

AGE: 8 Years

MASHBILL: 80.5% corn / 11% Rye / 8.5% Malted Barley

FINISHING BARREL: Used bourbon barrels then American White Oak

CHAR / TOAST: Level 4

WAREHOUSE LOCATION: Top of Rickhouse

$92.99

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate covered berries, toasted coconut shavings, and caramel coffee

Palate

Sapid flavors of vanilla bean, waffle cone, steeped berries, and warm baking spices

Finish

Round and balanced with creamy undertones and hints of crème brulée and cinnamon flan