Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review

About – “Distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky, Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a rich, elegant mahogany hue; a nose which balances oak tones with sweet notes of dried fruit, caramel, and vanilla; and a palate that opens with soft tannins. A creamy, almost buttery mouthfeel is complemented by butterscotch notes and toasted oak, resolving with a vanilla finish. At 90 proof, there is a slight, welcome bourbon heat. The bourbon is bottled in a replica of the Prohibition-era Chicken Cock bottle.” Retail price is around $60.

Nose – Bright with orange peel and cinnamon. There is some corn behind that followed by vanilla that comes in slowly before becoming the dominant scent. As I dig deeper there is some ripe banana in the mix as well

Palate – Sweet and creamy as it hits the tongue with loads of vanilla. Toasted nuts follow behind that and the orange peel from the nose makes a faint appearance as does the banana note as well. Finish is short and sweet

Score – C+

Verdict – It is light, sweet, and fairly enjoyable overall. I would be shocked if there wasn’t some percentage of Barton in here with the faint banana note that keeps popping up. This is a good choice if you are looking for an easy drinker or a good introductory bourbon. I also dig the bottle. It just doesn’t match up with what I am looking for, especially given the $60 price point.