BOTM 6/10: Fighting Cock

[lrochau]

Picked up a bottle of Fighting Cock today to check it out. Will have to dial some up tomorrow for the game. Go Hawks!

[edo]

I got my first bottle recently. I'm having one now.

The nose gives you a good whack, but ...

...the flavor comes in, black pepper and cinnamon body slamming the ethanol nose to the mat; down one, ...two ...

...couple drops of water ...

...flavor forces reconstitute expotentially, regroup, and metamorphize...caramel, toffee, maple... overrun taste buds, setting up a defensive parameter from the gums to the tonsils, ...wire for reinforcements to secure positions...

a cavalry charged mouthful... settles all remaining micro skirmishes.

Good. Damn good bourbon.

[Psilocide]

Haven't tried it yet, but I think Ill be getting a bottle to celebrate the Gamecocks finally winning the SEC East.

[Lucas Jackson]

As I finish the bottle, I am sad to see it go. The flavors started coming together today as I polished it off.

The nose is light and aromatic with vanilla, oak, nuts and spice.

I agree... Love the nose. Mucho vanilla which has a dark chocolate tone, and nuts (roasted almonds?), yummy.

I can see myself buying this again.

[bvscfanatic]

In my home, the Kickin' Chicken is a staple.

[foxflyer5]

I finally found this for sale in Maryland and picked up a couple of bottles to have during the SC games.

its actually quite good. i get some vanilla/maple syrup type notes. ill definitely be crossing the Mason-Dixon every now and then to pick up some of this.

[squire]

I tried this when it first came out. My take was it's the Heaven Hill profile with more heat. Robust, traditional caramel/oak Bourbon with an undeniable image.

[cigarnv]

I find this to be a good all around value play for mixing and using in recipes.... eggnog, marinades, etc. A bit hot to my palate for a neat pour.

[Lab Walker]

In PA you have to buy 12...
I did buy it in a VA ABC store awhile back...tasty!

[foxflyer5]

Haven't tried it yet, but I think Ill be getting a bottle to celebrate the Gamecocks finally winning the SEC East.

just saw this post. heck yah Cocks winning the East!

i picked up a handle of this the other. it is a great workhorse bourbon. ill be having a pour for the spring game for sure.