Chicken Cock Whiskey Releases Wheated Bourbon

The new wheated bourbon from Chicken Cock features a mash bill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley. This recipe swaps out the traditional rye for wheat, which results in a softer and smoother taste profile compared to many other bourbons. Bottled at 94-proof, the whiskey is aged for a minimum of five years in new, charred American oak barrels in Kentucky. Tasting notes for the new release include honeyed wheat bread, caramel, and vanilla, with a creamy, buttery mouthfeel. This release is a significant step for a brand with a long history. Chicken Cock was originally established in Paris, Kentucky, in 1856. It gained notoriety during Prohibition as the house whiskey of the Cotton Club in Harlem, where it was often smuggled in tin cans. After the original distillery burned down in the 1950s, the brand was dormant for decades before being revived by Grain & Barrel Spirits. The parent company, founded in 2012, has been strategically building its portfolio of spirits, which also includes Dixie Vodka and Elvis Whiskey. The suggested retail price for the new wheated bourbon is around $57.99.