Chicken Cock Whiskey Debuts Limited Edition Red Stave Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Chicken Cock Whiskey recently debuted its new limited edition release, Red Stave, a celebration of two American industries, Kentucky bourbon and California wine. More specifically, Chicken Cock Whiskey’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon is finished in J. Wilkes Petite Sirah barrels hailing from California.

J. Wilkes Petite Sirah is produced by the Miller Family Wine Company, which is located in the Paso Robles Highlands District of California. Bottled at 102.4 proof (51.2% ABV), the flavor-rich Petite Sirah wine barrels give Red Stave what’s described as “a balanced stone fruit taste profile and a beautiful red tint.”

The limited edition whiskey, which features a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye and 9% malted barley, is packaged in a Prohibition-era commemorative tin.

“Red Stave is another excellent example of our devoted, continued mission of resurrecting the brand and bringing Chicken Cock Whiskey back to the high-quality reputation it was known for many years ago, beginning in 1856,” said Chicken Cock Whiskey’s Master Distiller, Gregg Snyder, in a prepared statement. “Red Stave is an exquisite, epicurean delight – from the rich Mahogany color, to its creamy, viscous mouthfeel, to the wide-ranging but balanced complexity of aromas and delectable flavors, all the way to the spectacular finish that never wants to leave your taste buds.”

Red Stave ($199.99) is available for retail purchase nationwide and online on Chicken Cock Whiskey’s website along with e-retailers such as Caskers and Flaviar. For more information about Chicken Cock Whiskey, please visit www.chickencockwhiskey.com.

Official tasting notes are below.

• Appearance: rich, dark mahogany color with a deep cherry wood hue.
• Aroma: hints of dark chocolate, toasted oak and dried fruit.
• Flavor: traditional dark chocolate, bold caramel and vanilla notes that evolve into pear, apple, cherry and red currant fruit flavors before presenting a long finish with bright cranberry tartness and a hint of black pepper.
• Finish: complex, long, lingering, nutmeg and clove spice.