157: Chicken Cock Whiskey With Will Woodington

There is something in a name. And Chicken Cock Whiskey takes the cake. But its not always about the name, its about the story. And thats just what we get into. Will is the brand rep. and he has a lot of knowledge in the brand and whiskey in general. It was a great conversation, and the story isn't bad either. Enjoy!!Chickencockwhiskey.comThewhiskeyshaman.com (while you still can)Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Born in the heart of Bourbon county - before bourbon whiskey was "Bourbon"In 1856, James A. Miller built a distillery and started making Chicken Cock Whiskey in Paris, Kentucky. After his death, Miller left the business to a trusted distillery clerk, George G. White, who made Chicken Cock into the legend it became.19th CenturyThe Birth of Chicken Cock Whiskey1830's-1840'sJames A. Miller’s distilling roots.1856Our original distillery is built.1860Hardships strike.1862First mention of the Chicken Cock Whiskey name.1889Trademark infringement suit against Miller’s Gamecock in Boston.1890Distillery fire does $30,000 in damages.20th CenturyThe Next Chapter1900'sChicken Cock Whiskey is sold.1920'sChicken Cock produced during Prohibition.1930'sChicken Cock made as a blended whiskey.1950'sChicken Cock fades away.21st CenturyThe Birth of the Brand2011Crowing at the new dawn.2017Collaborative Distilling Program & Bardstown Bourbon Company.2024A new home in Bardstown, KY.Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyDistilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky, Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a rich, elegant mahogany hue color, a nose with a nice balance of oak tones with sweet notes of dried fruit, caramel and vanilla.750ml | 45% ABV | 90 Proof PROOF: 90AGE: Minimum of 4 YearsMASHBILL: 70% Corn / 21% Rye / 9% Malted BarleyCHAR / TOAST: Level 3/Medium+$59.99Tasting NotesNoseNice balance of oak tones with sweet notes of dried fruit, caramel and vanilla.PalateSoft oak tannin upfront, which dissipates into delightful toasted oak lactones. At 90 proof there's a slight bourbon heat that let's you know this is a real deal, full-bodied bourbon. On the tongue, it evolves into a creamy almost buttery mouthfeel with sweet butterscotch notes.FinishVanilla wafer finish with salted caramel.Double Oak Kentucky WhiskeyYou can’t have great whiskey without great wood. That is why we aged our 8-year-old whiskey in American oak barrels twice. This process allows us to extract all of the great flavor within the oak to create a robust and interesting sipper.750ml | 46% ABV | 92 Proof PROOF: 92AGE: 8 YearsMASHBILL: 80.5% corn / 11% Rye / 8.5% Malted BarleyFINISHING BARREL: Used bourbon barrels then American White OakCHAR / TOAST: Level 4WAREHOUSE LOCATION: Top of Rickhouse$92.99Tasting NotesNoseDark chocolate covered berries, toasted coconut shavings, and caramel coffeePalateSapid flavors of vanilla bean, waffle cone, steeped berries, and warm baking spicesFinishRound and balanced with creamy undertones and hints of crème brulée and cinnamon flan