You’ve all seen the bottle as you scanned the lower shelf of bourbons at your local liquor store. You probably even scoffed at the name. In fact buying such a bottle might cause you some embarrassment as the store clerk smiles at you when you are checking out.
Friends, ignore the name, because the Kickin’ Chicken is a worthy resident in your home bar.
At 103 proof, Fighting Cock is Heaven Hill’s version of Wild Turkey 101 (one of my favorites that we discuss another time). The mashbill is 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley and while it used to have a 6 year age statement, it is no longer age stated (as is the trend now in the bourbon world). I have heard this was better when it as age stated, but I wouldn’t know.
There is nothing complex about this bourbon, but if you like sweeter high proof flavor profiles this is one you’ll want to check out. And for less that $20 what do you have to lose? And did I mention this is a smooth sipper? It’s Spicey, sweet, yet very smooth with almost no alcohol burn. Personally, I like this one better that Evan Williams White Label. It’s proof makes it a no brainer for cocktails requiring some dilution, but it can certainly be enjoyed neat and makes a great daily drinker.
So, fear no more. Pick up a bottle of Fighting Cock, let the store clerk and everyone else standing in line scoff at you dropping less than $20 for a bottom shelf chicken. Because now you know something they don’t know. This time, you’ll have the last laugh.
Friends, ignore the name, because the Kickin’ Chicken is a worthy resident in your home bar.
At 103 proof, Fighting Cock is Heaven Hill’s version of Wild Turkey 101 (one of my favorites that we discuss another time). The mashbill is 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley and while it used to have a 6 year age statement, it is no longer age stated (as is the trend now in the bourbon world). I have heard this was better when it as age stated, but I wouldn’t know.
There is nothing complex about this bourbon, but if you like sweeter high proof flavor profiles this is one you’ll want to check out. And for less that $20 what do you have to lose? And did I mention this is a smooth sipper? It’s Spicey, sweet, yet very smooth with almost no alcohol burn. Personally, I like this one better that Evan Williams White Label. It’s proof makes it a no brainer for cocktails requiring some dilution, but it can certainly be enjoyed neat and makes a great daily drinker.
So, fear no more. Pick up a bottle of Fighting Cock, let the store clerk and everyone else standing in line scoff at you dropping less than $20 for a bottom shelf chicken. Because now you know something they don’t know. This time, you’ll have the last laugh.
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