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Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for a journey into the wild and untamed world of whiskey. Tonight, we delve into the enigmatic realm of Chicken Cock, where legends are born and flavors explode like fireworks in the darkness. Our spotlight shines upon the Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey, aged a tantalizing eight years. This is not your average pour, my friends. This is the elixir that defies conventions, defies expectations, and dances upon the taste buds with unruly delight. Prepare your glasses, for the adventure begins now.
In the misty depths of history, amidst the rolling hills of Paris, Kentucky, Chicken Cock Whiskey is said to have rose to prominence in the 19th century. Like a rebellious phoenix, it defied the norm, carving its own path through the annals of spirits. James A. Miller, a visionary of the bluegrass region, built a distillery in 1856, birthing a whiskey that would become a legend in its own right.
Kentucky’s proximity to the Mississippi River became a gateway to Chicken Cock’s American conquest. Through relentless advertising and a broad network of distributors, J.A. Miller Chicken Cock transcended boundaries, journeying westward to the golden shores of California. In a land that reveled in its love for whiskey, Chicken Cock made its indelible mark.
As the Prohibition era descended upon the land, Chicken Cock Whiskey refused to surrender. Smuggled into speakeasies concealed within nondescript tin cans, it earned the moniker of “the Whiskey in a tin can.” The Cotton Club, a haven of clandestine revelry, bore witness to its audacious spirit.
Yet, fate can be a fickle companion. In the 1950s, the flames consumed the original distillery, casting Chicken Cock into the shadows for decades. A brand once celebrated, now lost in the depths of time. But legends, my friends, never truly fade away.
Chicken Cock Whiskey has now reclaimed its throne among the pantheon of American whiskeys, because in 2011 a whiskey whisperer named Matti Anttila stumbled upon the forgotten remnants of Chicken Cock’s glorious past. He embarked on a mission to resurrect The Famous Old Brand, scouring eBay and the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History to gather relics and revive the legend for the 21st century.
And so, my fellow seekers of liquid enlightenment, we stand here tonight with the Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey in our hands, an aged testament to a brand that refused to be forgotten. Let us embrace this liquid time capsule, savoring the flavors that have traveled through history to reach our lips. Chicken Cock Whiskey has returned, reclaiming its place among the great American whiskies. Raise your glasses, my friends, and let the spirit of Chicken Cock ignite your senses once more.
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Tasting Notes: Chicken Cock Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey
Vital Stats: Mash bill: N/A. aged seven years in used barrels, then transferred into new white American oak barrels. 46% ABV.
Appearance: Light golden.
Nose: Sweet Vanilla mixed with a soft caramel
Palate: Very smooth and pleasantly sweet without going overboard. You can really taste the char from the barrels which rounds out the vanilla and caramel flavors you get on the nose to create a really satisfying mix of sweet and savory.
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