Chicken Cock Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Chicken Cock Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Chicken Cock Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey carries forward over 160 years of rich American whiskey heritage with a softer, sweeter touch. Crafted, aged, and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky—the heart of Bourbon Country—this 5-year-old wheated bourbon is bottled at 94 proof to showcase a perfect balance of smoothness and strength. By replacing rye with wheat in the mash bill, Chicken Cock has created a bourbon that is creamy, approachable, and full of nuanced sweetness while preserving the bold depth the brand is known for. Elegant, full-bodied, and steeped in tradition, this is the rebirth of “The Famous Old Brand” done right.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is the bourbon to give someone who loves the warmth of American whiskey but prefers it on the gentler side. Wheat takes the place of rye in the mash bill, and you can taste the difference. The palate is smooth and creamy, with butterscotch, honey, and vanilla custard leading into cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted oak. Aged five years and bottled at 94 proof in Bardstown, Kentucky, it has enough depth to reward slow sipping while staying soft and approachable. It suits a new homeowner, a mentor marking a promotion, or a dad who keeps a short list of favorite pours. The story adds to the gift, too. Chicken Cock traces its whiskey heritage back more than 160 years and calls itself The Famous Old Brand. Your recipient can pour it neat to enjoy the silky texture, add a drop of water to bring out richer caramel and vanilla, or shake it into a Gold Rush, where its honeyed sweetness meets citrus beautifully.
Pairs well with
- Pecan pie — The bourbon's butterscotch, caramel, and vanilla custard notes echo the pie's toasted, sugary filling.
- Father's Day gift — Its warm, mellow finish of butterscotch and gentle spice makes it an easy, considered pour for a dad who enjoys sipping slowly.
- Housewarming toast — Its creamy, honeyed sweetness pleases a crowd whether it is poured neat or shaken into a Gold Rush for the first gathering in a new home.
Questions about this bottle
What does wheated mean for this bourbon?
The mash bill is corn-dominant, with wheat used in place of rye. According to the producer, that swap gives the bourbon a soft, rounded sweetness and a creamy texture while keeping the bold depth the brand is known for.
How old is it, and how strong?
This bourbon carries a 5-year age statement and is bottled at 94 proof, which is 47% ABV. It comes in a 750 ml bottle.
What does it taste like?
The nose offers caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with dried fruit and warm baking spice. On the palate it is smooth and creamy, with butterscotch, honey, and vanilla custard, then cinnamon and nutmeg. The finish is long and warm, with butterscotch, oak, and gentle spice.
How is it best enjoyed?
It is best neat, where its silky texture comes through. A drop of water brings out richer caramel and vanilla, and a single large cube highlights its butterscotch and toffee tones. It also works well in a Whiskey Sour or a Gold Rush.
