Fighting Cock (bourbon)
brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
Fighting Cock is a brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey produced in Bardstown, Kentucky by Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. It is sold in 16 oz (1 pint or 375 ml), 750 ml, and 1-liter glass bottles.
The mash bill for Fighting Cock bourbon includes corn, barley and rye, and the product is aged for six years. It is bottled at 103 proof (51.5% alcohol by volume). As of 2022, the bottle label states that this bourbon is aged at least 36 months (3 years).
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