Chicken Cock Whiskey has announced the release of Chicken Cock Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon, the newest member of its core portfolio and the first wheated mash bill in the brand’s 168-year history. The release officially replaces Chicken Cock Small Batch in the core lineup, ushering in a new chapter for the “Famous Old Brand.”
Crafted with a mash bill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley, Chicken Cock Wheated Bourbon represents a shift in the brand’s traditional rye-forward profile while preserving the rebellious spirit and bold character that defines Chicken Cock. Bottled at 94 proof and aged a minimum of 5 years, the whiskey delivers a softer, rounder approach without sacrificing depth.
Chicken Cock Wheated Bourbon showcases a velvety palate layered with cordial cherries, hints of cream soda and caramel, and a finish of baked dough, brown sugar, dried fruit, and gentle baking spices. The whiskey is crafted using barrel char level 4, amplifying warmth and complexity.
This innovation follows a long lineage of Chicken Cock releases that honor the brand’s storied past—from Old West saloons to the millionaire clubs of the Gilded Age to Harlem’s Cotton Club during Prohibition. Wheated Bourbon carries that legacy forward while inviting new drinkers to experience a softer, easy-sipping expression that remains unapologetically Chicken Cock.