Chicken Cock Red Stave (Unreleased Preview)
102.4 proof
Multiple years (base bourbon matured, then finished in Petite Syrah barrels for ~1 year)
Bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon Company
$199
70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley
Nose
Deep, rich fruit preserve and jam character, mahogany wine notes, bold red wine richness, grape-forward with fruit complexity
Palate
Viscous and chewy, darker fruit notes, deep and rich without being overly sweet, a touch of dryness reminiscent of wine tannins but not tannic, grape skin character
Finish
Long, with lingering fruit and subtle drying character from wine influence
Overall Score
4.7 / 5
An exceptionally unique wine-finished bourbon that masterfully balances bourbon character with sophisticated Petite Syrah influence, creating a premium collector's expression.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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