Fighting Cock 6 Year
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
51.5% ABV
$17
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What the Distillery Says
The bad boy of Bourbon is bottled at a robust 103 proof, but its 6 years of aging smooth out the feathers real well. 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.
The “kickin’ chicken” has been a favorite throughout the South for years.
What Gary Says
Nose: Salted caramel, vanilla, oak, brown sugar, nutty spice, subtle mint with a faint hint of overripe banana.
Palate: Warm with vanilla, caramel, pepper bite, cinnamon, toffee and mint.
Finish: Short and drying with oak, pepper and mint.
Comments: For a sub-$20 bourbon, this is solid and definitely a great value. With an unapologetic rye bite, this has the edge you’d expect with the proof but also isn’t particularly harsh. While the web-site in September 2020 is still mentioning “6 years”, I want to be clear that current distribution of Fighting Cock Bourbon no longer carries the 6 year age statement regrettably (that was dropped in early 2015). This review however is from a bottle which did carry that age statement. I haven’t done a side by side (yet!) with the current version, but have that on my growing to do list.
i love the brand good value too and that doesnt hurt your pocket