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Chicken Cock Double Oak 8 Year Old Kentucky Whiskey
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Distiller:
Undisclosed
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Bottler:
Chicken Cock
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ABV:
46%%
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Age:
8 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
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Intro:
Oddly bottled as just a Kentucky Whiskey (no bourbon designation), this is an 8-year-old bottling from Chicken Cock Whiskey. Bottled at 46% ABV and priced around $99, this is distilled somewhere other than Bardstown — an undisclosed Kentucky distillery. Let's dive on in.
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Nose:
Sweet fruits, honey, toffee, pears, apples pineapple. It's tropical, light, sweet and enjoyable on the nose. Not a lot of oak or baking spice, but it's entirely pleasant.
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Taste:
On the palate, it has a satisfying mouthfeel despite the lower-than-average proof. It's not wildly complex, but it's a fun bouquet of tropical fruits, honey, toffee and very light oak influence. Notable, the double oaking doesn't over-oak this release or leave it with any off flavors. Nice!
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Finish:
Short but pleasant finish. More fruit and honey again with a light touch of oak.
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Overall:
Overall, this is pretty distinctive. If you're used to and satisfied with the generally high prices that Chiclen Cock releases carry, this is a no-brainer, especially if you enjoy the brand's house profile.
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Score:
6
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
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