Grain & Barrel Spirits’ (G&B) released Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey in select markets.
It’s the brand’s first Rye in more than 70 years. The introduction and follows the fall 2019 launch of the brand’s anchor expression, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
The reintroduction of a straight rye whiskey signals a return to pre-prohibition times when the classic spirit was more prevalent, while also honoring the brand’s history and heritage. Made in partnership with the Bardstown Bourbon Co. as part of its collaborative distilling program, the new Straight Rye Whiskey was100% distilled, aged, and bottled in the Bluegrass State. It’s a balanced non-chill filtered 95% rye whiskey, which features a caramel color with a hue of dark orange.
The nose reveals a tremendous complexity of spices including pepper and cinnamon, with a hint of dryness and slight overtones of citrus and oak, the company said. A creamy, almost buttery mouthfeel is complemented by vanilla and butterscotch, followed by a long, slow peppery finish with a hint of sweet honey. At 90 proof (45% ABV), there is a slight, welcome heat.