Somebody give me the lowdown on Fighting Cock.

[Alden]

I saw this today for around $16.00. Never tried it.

Is it better than the usual bottom shelf E.D. drinkers, or is it a cut above?

Cute name, wine shaped bottle. Gimmicky? What do you think?

[jonhalter]

It is certainly drinkable. Not great, but not bad at all. Give it a chance.

[Alden]

I can get OGD BiB for the same price.

Are the similar? I think the proofs are about the same.

[c2walker]

I can get OGD BiB for the same price.

Are the similar? I think the proofs are about the same.

Not really. OGD is Beam. FC is Heaven Hill. OGD is likely around 4 years old. FC is at least 6 years old. Both are decent, but not remarkable pours.

[CoMobourbon]

Very much not gimmicky. It's just good 6 year 103 proof rye bourbon with a simple sweet-sometimes-a-little-spicy flavor profile and a low price. Nothing spectacular, but a good/great value depending on your preferences. Regarding the whole "bottom-shelf" question, I would describe it as a good value bourbon. Noticeabely better than the very solid / high value EW black, if that provides any reference point.

In short, the gimmicky-seeming name / brand belies respectable stuff.

[savagehenry]

I can get OGD BiB for the same price.

Are the similar? I think the proofs are about the same.

Buy them both and do a side by side tasting.
I'm working through my first bottle of FC. IMO it's very good considering the low price point, 103 proof and 6 year statement.

[CoMobourbon]

I can get OGD BiB for the same price.

Are the similar? I think the proofs are about the same.

IMHO opinion, similar in quality (with a nod to the OGD) but very different in flavor. FC is sweet-sweet controlled heat with a little spice whereas OGD in my experience has a dryer and more rye intensive flavor / spice to it.

[camduncan]

My experience found it to be a hot spicy bourbon with lots of burn on the finish. It's not my idea of a great (or even value) bourbon, but your mileage may vary.

[Josh]

I think it's a pretty good bourbon. Decent substitute for Old Ezra 101.

[JPBoston]

FC is great stuff for the price. 103 proof, 6 yr age statement, sweet up front with rye spice in the mid/finish.

Waaay better then the name/price would suggest.