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  Chicken Cock Whiskey Core Collection There are whiskey brands built on marketing stories, and then there are whiskey brands that have actually lived through American history. Chicken Cock Whiskey belongs firmly in the second category. Founded in 1856 in Paris, Kentucky, Chicken Cock has survived just about everything the whiskey industry could throw at it — Prohibition, changing tastes, distillery fires, and decades of disappearing from shelves altogether. Today, the brand has reemerged as one of the more fascinating names in American whiskey, blending deep heritage with a willingness to evolve. And now, as the brand celebrates its 170th anniversary, Chicken Cock is entering another new chapter with a complete refresh across its core lineup. A Brand That Refuses to Blend Into the Crowd Chicken Cock has never looked like every other bourbon on the shelf — and honestly, that’s part of the appeal.  The distinctive bottle design has long nodded to the brand’s Prohibition-era hi...

  Chicken Cock Whiskey has been around for about 170 years, celebrated as one of America's oldest brands with a storied history.  When a company like this introduces a new product to their core portfolio, you really need to pay attention.  This is the Chicken Cock Wheated Bourbon Whiskey, which replaces their Small Batch offering from their familiar and popular line.  This is produced in a partnership with Bardstown Bourbon Company. If you're not familiar with Chicken Cock, you've wanted to try something new or you just love Wheated Bourbon, then now is the time to take a leap of faith.  The company barreled this is Level 4 charred American White Oak barrels for at least five years, resulting is something that is super approachable and really plaeasing to the palate.  The mash bill is Corn (68%), Wheat (20%), and Malted Barley (12%).  The absence of rye is noticeable immediately and throughout the tasting. Bronze color in a bottle that is reminisc...