Chicken Cock "Red Stave" Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Petite Sirah Barrels

About the product

Chicken Cock Red Stave is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon that marries Bluegrass whiskey tradition with California wine craft. After its primary maturation, the bourbon is finished in J. Wilkes Petite Sirah barrels from Paso Robles, layering ripe stone-fruit and red-berry tones over a classic, high-rye Kentucky profile. Bottled at 51.2% ABV (102.4 proof) in the brand’s throwback Prohibition-style tin, it’s a showpiece release with real pedigree.

Under the Chicken Cock banner—first established in 1856 in Paris, Kentucky—Red Stave continues the label’s heritage of distinctive, celebratory bottlings while leaning into modern finishing to expand flavor without masking the bourbon’s core. The mash bill sits at 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley, giving structure and spice that play naturally with Petite Sirah’s dark-fruited character.

Chicken Cock Red Stave is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in Petite Sirah barrels from Paso Robles, California. Bottled at 102.4 proof, this distinctive release blends Bluegrass whiskey tradition with wine-barrel sophistication, delivering ripe stone-fruit and red-berry notes layered over a classic high-rye Kentucky base. The 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley mash bill creates natural harmony with the wine barrel's dark-fruited character. Presented in a throwback Prohibition-style tin, Red Stave honors the Chicken Cock brand's heritage dating back to 1856 while showcasing modern finishing craft.

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About the brand

Originally established in 1856 in Paris, Kentucky, Chicken Cock was a pre-Prohibition powerhouse famously known as the "House Whiskey" of the Cotton Club in Harlem. After fading away for decades, the brand was resurrected in 2012. Today, it is contract-distilled in partnership with the Bardstown Bourbon Company, known for blending historic heritage with modern, experimental finishing.