Chicken Cock Island Rooster Rum Barrel Rye Whiskey 750mL is a limited-edition Kentucky straight rye finished in Caribbean rum casks. Crafted from a traditional rye mash bill and aged in new charred American oak barrels before being finished in hand-selected rum barrels, this whiskey perfectly balances bold spice with tropical sweetness.

The rum cask influence adds layers of molasses, brown sugar, and dried fruit that complement the rye’s peppery spice and oak character. Bottled at 95 proof, Chicken Cock Island Rooster offers a smooth, complex sipping experience that bridges Kentucky craftsmanship and island flavor.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Rich amber with golden highlights

• Nose: Sweet molasses, vanilla, oak, and tropical fruit

• Palate: Full-bodied and balanced with notes of caramelized sugar, rye spice, banana, and toasted oak

• Finish: Long and warm with lingering brown sugar, pepper, and oak spice

• Aging: Aged in new charred American oak, finished in Caribbean rum casks

• ABV: 47.5% (95 proof)

FAQs

Q: What is Chicken Cock Island Rooster?
A: It’s a Kentucky straight rye whiskey finished in Caribbean rum casks, blending rye spice with rich tropical sweetness.

Q: What proof is Island Rooster Rye?
A: It’s bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV).

Q: How long is it finished in rum barrels?
A: The finishing period varies by batch to achieve the perfect balance of spice and sweetness.

Q: What makes Island Rooster different from Chicken Cock Straight Rye?
A: Island Rooster adds a rum cask finishing process that infuses the whiskey with notes of brown sugar, molasses, and fruit.

Q: Is this a limited release?
A: Yes, Island Rooster Rum Barrel Rye is a special limited-edition whiskey from Chicken Cock.