Chicken Cock Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey

Chicken Cock Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey revives a legendary piece of whiskey history. Inspired by the 1860 tragedy of the A.O. Tyler steamboat sinking—where barrels of Chicken Cock founder J.A. Miller’s whiskey were lost to the Ohio River—this blend reclaims that legacy with a powerful new expression.

Crafted from a blend of whiskeys aged 8 to 10 years and sourced from Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia, Miller’s Reserve is a high-proof, multi-state tribute to American whiskey heritage. At 57.5% ABV (115 proof), this expression delivers bold, layered complexity with deep roots in whiskey-making tradition.

Each component brings something unique:

• Indiana: 8-year high rye

• Ohio: 10-year wheated

• Kentucky: 8-year double oak

• West Virginia: 8-year wheated

This four-state blend unites diverse flavor profiles under one banner: “Four States, One Spirit.”

Key Features:

• Blended American Whiskey aged 8–10 years

• High-proof: 115 proof / 57.5% ABV

• Whiskey sourced from Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia

• Unique double oak and wheated whiskey components

• Produced by Grain & Barrel Spirits, Bardstown, KY

• Historical backstory linked to the A.O. Tyler steamboat wreck of 1860

• 750mL bottle

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Brown sugar, toasted oak, and dried fruit

• Palate: Caramel, dark chocolate, rye spice, and warm cinnamon

• Finish: Lingering vanilla, nutmeg, and charred oak

How to Enjoy:

This bold blend is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to open up its complex layers. Ideal for slow sipping or pairing with a fine cigar.

FAQ:

Q: Is this a bourbon or rye?
A: It’s a blend of bourbon and American whiskey, featuring both rye and wheated mashbills, along with double oak influence.

Q: What makes this whiskey historic?
A: It honors Chicken Cock founder J.A. Miller and his lost whiskey barrels in the 1860 A.O. Tyler steamboat tragedy on the Ohio River.

Q: Who produces this whiskey?
A: It’s produced by Grain & Barrel Spirits in Bardstown, Kentucky.