Chicken Cock Bourbon Tasting | Live at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025

Recorded live at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, this episode of Aussie Bourbon Lovers is all about Chicken Cock Bourbon — one of the most historic names in American whiskey.

We explore the legacy of Chicken Cock, from its rise in the 1800s to its role in Prohibition-era speakeasies, and its revival for today’s bourbon fans. Along the way, we share our tasting notes, talk about the energy of the festival, and reflect on why heritage brands like Chicken Cock are finding new life in the modern bourbon scene.

If you’re a bourbon history buff, festival-goer, or just love discovering bottles with a story, this episode brings the flavour and the atmosphere of Kentucky straight to you.

Chapters:

00:00:13 – Opening live from the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
00:02:19 – Pouring Chicken Cock’s exclusive KBF single barrel & first reactions
00:04:21 – The long history of Chicken Cock Bourbon (1856 origins & Prohibition survival)
00:06:22 – Legendary stories: stolen barrels, court sentences & brand reputation
00:08:22 – Miller’s Reserve: a new limited-time release inspired by 1860s bourbon shipping history