Fighting Cock Straight Bourbon 6 Yr
Fighting Cock Straight Bourbon 6 Yr
Fighting Cock Straight Bourbon 6 Year 103 is a bold and robust bourbon that carries an air of rebellion in every sip. With a beautiful caramel candy color and a thrilling flavor profile, this bourbon is not for the faint of heart. Aged for six years, it successfully tames its fiery character while maintaining an edge that sets it apart. The name and the branding embody the spirit of a bourbon that isn't afraid to show its feathers.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Bold, spice-forward bourbon makes a natural gift for the friend who likes their whiskey with some attitude. Produced at Barton 1792 Distillery in Kentucky and aged six years in new charred oak, this straight bourbon is bottled at 103 proof, enough to keep its fiery edge while the years tame the heat. Expect a caramel candy color and an aroma of spice, caramel, seasoned wood, dark fruit, and a hint of nuttiness. On the palate, spice takes center stage, woven with toasted nuts, seasoned wood, and a touch of sweet vanilla, before a long, spicy finish fades gently. It suits a promotion toast, Father's Day, or a birthday for someone building a home bar, and the rebellious name and branding make it a conversation starter on the shelf. The recipient can sip it neat, add a couple of ice cubes, or stir it into an Old Fashioned or Manhattan where the high proof holds its own. It also earns a spot at a bourbon tasting night among bottles of different profiles.
Pairs well with
- Spicy barbecue and smoked meats — The bourbon's assertive spice and seasoned wood notes stand up to smoke and heat, matching bold flavor with bold flavor.
- Sharp aged cheeses — Toasted nut and caramel notes balance the tang of a sharp, aged cheese for a harmonious bite and sip.
- Promotion or Father's Day gift — Its rebellious name, 103-proof boldness, and long spicy finish make a memorable bottle for someone who appreciates whiskey with character.
Questions about this bottle
How strong is Fighting Cock 6 Year?
It is bottled at 51.5% ABV, which is 103 proof, in a 750 ml bottle. That higher proof gives it a bold, assertive character, though the six years of aging help tame its fiery edge.
What does this bourbon taste like?
Spice leads throughout. The aroma brings caramel, seasoned wood, dark fruit, and a hint of nuttiness, while the palate centers on a significant dose of spice with seasoned wood, toasted nuts, and sweet vanilla. The spicy finish is long and fades gently.
How is it best enjoyed?
Sip it neat in a whiskey glass or over a couple of ice cubes to explore its layers of spice, wood, and toasted nut. Its high proof and bold character also work well in classic bourbon cocktails like an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan.
Who makes it, and how is it made?
It is produced by Barton 1792 Distillery in Kentucky. This straight bourbon starts from a corn-dominant mash bill and is aged six years in new charred oak, which contributes to its caramel candy color and notes of caramel, vanilla, and seasoned wood.
