Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
This is a good but unremarkable bourbon. It is a pleasant, easy drinker that is best savored neat. Even a few drops of water softened it appreciably, making rocks pretty much out of the question. A cocktail? Not for me.
BOTTLES DETAILS
- DISTILLER: Released by Grain & Barrel Spirits. Distilled, bottled, and aged in KY at an undisclosed distillery.
- MASH BILL: A blend of two mash bills:
- The younger mash bill is 78% corn, 12% rye, 10% malted barley
- The older mash bill is 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley
- AGE: At least 2 years since it's a straight bourbon whiskey
- YEAR: 2020
- PROOF: 90 Proof (45% ABV)
- MSRP: $62.99
- BUY ONLINE: Wine-Searcher.com
STEVE'S NOTES
NOSE: Ripe Banana | Pound Cake | Corn Husks | Wet Concrete/Stone
TASTE: Light Caramel | Bright Rye | Some Water Releases Buttered Corn
FINISH: Medium-length and easy, with a little warmth
SHARE WITH: Anyone who likes bourbon.
WORTH THE PRICE: Not for me. It's a nice whiskey, but there are many other bourbons more flavorful and interesting at less than half the price.
BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: Bar. I'm sure there are people who will enjoy this softie.
OVERALL: This is a good but unremarkable bourbon. It is a pleasant, easy drinker that is best savored neat. Even a few drops of water softened it appreciably, making rocks pretty much out of the question. A cocktail? Not for me.
BRAND NOTES
Distilled, aged and bottled in Kentucky, Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a rich, elegant mahogany hue.
NOSE: Balanced oak tones with sweet notes of dried fruit, caramel, and vanilla; and a palate that opens with soft tannins.
TASTE: A creamy, almost buttery mouthfeel is complemented by butterscotch notes and toasted oak, resolving with a vanilla finish.
FINISH: At 90 proof, there is a slight, welcome bourbon heat.
The bourbon is bottled in a replica of the Prohibition-era Chicken Cock bottle.
Disclaimer: Grain & Barrel Spirits provided Bourbon & Banter with a sample of their product for this review. We appreciate their willingness to allow us to review their products with no strings attached. Thank you.