Fighting cock 103 vs OWA 107

[Brisko]

I wonder what kind of profile HH is shooting for with FC. I ask because I wonder how different it is from HHBIB (6yr)

To me it reminds me more of Elijah Craig than Evan Williams, if that helps. I haven't had the 6 yr BiB so I can't compare.

[trumpstylz]

Senator Anthony Weiner prefers Fighting cock.

I personally prefer the Weller 107.

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[tmckenzie]

I was waiting for that one. Ha ha.

[T Comp]

To me it reminds me more of Elijah Craig than Evan Williams, if that helps. I haven't had the 6 yr BiB so I can't compare.

My latest bottle of 6 yr HH BIB, bought at Liquor World in Bardstown for around $10 (actually it was free to me since they were running a 10% off $100 spent) is very good whiskey with integrated corn, rye and vanilla for a classic bourbon taste. It seems better than ones I've had from a few years back. I don't have a FC or EW black to compare with either.

[theDon]

Can someone please vat the 2 and see what happens? Possibly make an Antique Cock or Old Cock or Fighting Antique......no the first 2 are better. I vote for the OWA having had both, but I love Weller Antique. I think it, not the Chicken, is one of the best values in bourbon today.

[flintlock]

To me, OWA is a memory. I don't think the new stuff compares favorably. That being said, FC is still one of my very favorites. It's a guilty pleasure considering how much crap people here give it, but I love HH whiskey, and I love FC. If you haven't tried it, you definitely should.

Here, FC is usually less than $15 - sometimes $12 - while OWA is always more than $20. At those prices it's a no brainer - FC all week long and twice on Sunday.

[ILLfarmboy]

OWA.

I don't understand the love for FC.

[mosugoji64]

I have both and did a direct comparison after being inspired by this thread. After having both I have to say that I can't decide. They're both great representations of their categories, so I think it really comes down to personal preference and price. FC is much cheaper, but I also think OWA is worth the extra few bucks. This was a great idea for a thread since I previously would not have put these two in direct competition, but now feel that they're on equal ground.

*I so wanted to start my reply with, "I pulled out my Cock and put it up against my Antique," but resisted the temptation. *

[ethangsmith]

FIGHTING COCK! It's like OGD BIB with some extra barrel flavor and depth.

OWA tastes like battery acid and mold to me. The first couple sips were good, but as I sipped it, I got to hate it quickly. Then again, I don't much care for any Buffalo Trace product or wheated bourbon. It's all up to your own taste buds!

[cigarnv]

I find FC to be an excellent mixer while I enjoy OWA on its own.... both have a place....