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Bourbon Review: Chicken Cock Bourbon

We review Chicken Cock Bourbon, a revived expression that's sourced and pays homage to a popular brand from the 19th century.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

Mash bill of 70 percent corn, 21 percent rye, and nine percent malted barley; finished in new oak; around $100. Color: Extra virgin olive oil; early morning light in the summer during fire season; pale marigold.
Appearance:
Nose:
Apples, red licorice, red hots candies, sugar-free gummy bears. Smells a little chemically sweet, but not unpleasant. Actually, its scent is like one of those “Pick & Mix” candy kiosks at the mall. (You know what I’m talking about? Do they still have those? Kiosks? Malls?)
Palate:
Surprise to me! This is a little bigger than I would have thought initially, and more complex than I initially gave it credit for. It seems like an old-ish brand, in a way. (It smells like light red – maybe I have whiskey synesthesia?) It’s pleasant, smooth, easy, and non-threatening. Despite (or maybe because of) its name, it would be a fun whiskey to have out and let people try. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
Finish:
Comments:
I’d drink this on the rocks, but really: This screams to be made into an Old Fashioned. Or a mint julep. Something that’s very alcohol-driven, but with a little something extra to complement it.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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