Chicken Cock Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey Review

Chicken Cock Whiskey
Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey
115 Proof
SRP: ~$100
Review

Please enjoy our Chicken Cock Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey Review!

A Testament to the Unsinkable Spirit of Chicken Cock Whiskey

Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey reclaims the once-lost barrels of Chicken Cock Whiskey founder James A. Miller lost in the sinking of the A.O. Tyler in 1860. A shipment of 475 uninsured barrels aboard the transport steamer A.O. Tyler collided with the wreckage of a previous vessel. The steamer sank, taking every barrel with it. To pay homage to this tremendous loss, Chicken Cock Miller’s Reserve is crafted from whiskeys distilled in states bordering the Ohio River.

The Details

• ABV / Proof: 57.5% ABV (115 proof)
• Edition: Limited release
• Blended & Bottled: Bardstown, Kentucky
• Components:
  • 10-year Double Oak Whiskey (Kentucky)
  • 8-year High Rye Bourbon (Indiana)
  • 8-year Wheated Bourbon (West Virginia)
  • 10-year Wheated Bourbon (Ohio)
• Packaging: Distinctive Prohibition-era bottle design

Tasting Notes – Chicken Cock Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey Review

Let’s taste it:

🛏 Rested: 15 minutes in a Glencairn glass

👉🏻 Nose: Moderately sweet, with honey, rye spices, sweet dark cherries, and hints of blueberries in the background. Sweet corn, rich butter, and light caramel add depth. Mild dry oak comes through, and tart orange peel becomes evident after a few sips. Alcohol vapor is mild for the proof.
👉🏻 Taste: Mildly sweet, with sweet corn, light butter and caramel, rye spices, sweet cherries, and a touch of tart orange peel.
👉🏻 Finish: Rapidly becomes quite dry, with lasting moderate white pepper spice and dry wood. Lingering hints of sweet fruits remain. Fairly long, with a pleasant warmth.

Chicken Cock Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey has layers of flavor that gradually develop in the nose. The moderate sweetness from honey, along with rye spices and sweet dark cherries, stands out initially, with the other notes becoming evident through progressive nosing and sips. Occasionally, the nose even reminds me of buttered popcorn — but with plenty of added complexity.

Many of the flavors from the nose continue into the taste. However, the finish quickly turns dry with noticeable spice, which is somewhat surprising given the sweeter notes up front. This whiskey drinks a bit lower than its proof, yet remains full-bodied and flavorful throughout.

Conclusion – Chicken Cock Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey Review

Overall, I’m enjoying the full flavors and complexity of Chicken Cock Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey. If you like a pour that’s a bit sweeter and fruitier up front but dries out toward the finish, you’ll want to give this whiskey a try. It made its debut at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, so many people had the opportunity to sample it there. Have you tried it? What did you think? Cheers! 🥃

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Note: This bottle was graciously provided by the Brand for my review. I appreciate it!

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