Fighting Cock bourbon
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| Type | Bourbon whiskey |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Heaven Hill |
| Country of origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Alcohol by volume | 51.50% |
| Proof | 103 |
| Related products | Heaven Hill |
Fighting Cock Bourbon is a brand of Kentucky Straight bourbon Whiskey produced in Bardstown, Kentucky by Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. It is sold in 16 oz (1 pint), 750ml, and 1-liter glass bottles.
The mash bill for Fighting Cock bourbon includes corn, barley and rye,[1] and the product is aged for six years to, as the manufacturer puts it, "smooth out the feathers real well".[2] It is bottled at 103 proof (51.5% alcohol by volume). It is touted by its manufacturer as "The bad boy of Bourbon".[2] Recently as of spring 2015 the bottle no longer claims to be aged.
Its manufacturer claims that "through award-winning packaging and point-of-sale, and a unique and irreverent marketing campaign, Fighting Cock appeals to both male Gen X-ers and serious Bourbon lovers alike".[2]
Reviews
Food critic Morgan Murphy said "The 6-year-old whiskey carries a honey, nutmeg, and leather flavor."[3]
References
- ↑ Fighting Cock official site
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2
- ↑ Murphy, Morgan; Editors of Southern Living magazine (2014). Southern Living Bourbon & Bacon: The Ultimate Guide to the South's Favorite Foods. Oxmoor House. ISBN 978-0848743161.