Chicken Cock Whiskey

One of America's oldest bourbon trademarks, first distilled in 1856 and reborn after a century in obscurity and Prohibition's shadow. The story has it all: an old Kentucky name, a bootlegging legend and a rebirth that honours the legacy with respect. It's a bourbon that has, quite literally, outlived its own grave.

Chicken Cock The Famous Old Brand 90 Proof American Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 45%

Item no.: 22227865395-8970-005

Distillery: Chicken CockAge: NA Type: American Bourbon Whiskey Alc. strength: 45% 70 cl. Other: "The Famous Old Brand"
1pcs.
93,75EUR

About Chicken Cock

Chicken Cock is one of the oldest registered bourbon trademarks in the US, rooted back to 1856 in Kentucky.

The brand disappeared for much of the 20th century, but has in recent years been revived by Grain & Barrel Spirits with respect for its historic legacy.

History & Background

Chicken Cock was first distilled in 1856 by the Ripy family in Paris, Kentucky, and became one of the country's most respected bourbon names before Prohibition shut the distillery down in 1920. The brand lived on as bootleg cargo, and legend has it that a case of Chicken Cock turned up in 1985 in the wreck of a drug-smuggling plane that crashed in the Everglades — bottles still intact more than 60 years after distillation. In 2013 the name was revived by Grain & Barrel Spirits, which today honours the original recipe and branding with respect for the legacy.

Production & Style

The bourbon is assembled from selected barrels in a style that draws on historic Kentucky craftsmanship.

Signature Style

Sweet, Caramel, Spicy
The bourbon offers a sweet, caramel character with a spicy finish.

Facts

Founded	1856
Owner	Grain & Barrel Spirits
Region	Kentucky
Country	USA
Pronounced	CHICK-en Cock
Official website	chickencockwhiskey.com

Did You Know?

That famous 1985 plane-crash story actually made Chicken Cock one of the most sought-after "ghost brands" among American whiskey collectors, long before the label was officially relaunched.

Like Chicken Cock Whiskey? You should also try:

Jack Daniel's, Heaven Hill and Four Roses.