Chicken Cock Old J.A. Miller Founder's Cask 6 Year Bourbon 750mL

Chicken Cock Old J.A. Miller Founder's Cask 6 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a limited 170th anniversary release that puts the founder's name back on the bottle for the first time in more than a century.

James A. Miller was a Bourbon County farmer and distiller who founded Chicken Cock Whiskey in Paris, Kentucky in 1856. In 2026 the brand marked 170 years with a pair of commemorative releases, and this Founder's Cask is the bottle that carries his name. It is aged six years and bottled at a bold 115 proof, presented in an intricately embossed glass bottle with the vintage rooster label.

Process & Profile

A Kentucky straight bourbon, distilled from a corn-forward mash and aged in new charred American oak. The Founder's Cask is bottled near barrel strength so the full character of the whiskey comes through.

Age: 6 years
Proof: 115
ABV: 57.5%
Size: 750mL
Origin: Kentucky, USA

Nose, Palate & Finish: Chicken Cock has not yet published official tasting notes for this release. At 115 proof, expect a full, rich bourbon that opens up nicely with a few drops of water.

What Makes It Special

Chicken Cock is one of the oldest names in American whiskey, a pre-Prohibition brand from the heart of Bourbon County. The Old J.A. Miller name had been absent from the label for over 100 years, and this anniversary bottle brings it back in a collectible embossed bottle made for display as much as for pouring.

How to Serve

Pour it neat in a Glencairn to start, then add a splash of water or a single large cube to soften the proof and open up the aromas. It also makes a standout high-proof Old Fashioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was J.A. Miller?
James A. Miller was the Bourbon County farmer and distiller who founded Chicken Cock Whiskey in Paris, Kentucky in 1856.

How old is this bourbon?
It carries a 6 year age statement and is a Kentucky straight bourbon.

What proof is it?
115 proof, or 57.5% ABV.

Is this a limited release?
Yes. It is part of Chicken Cock's 170th anniversary releases in 2026.

How should I drink it?
Neat or with a few drops of water is the best way to taste it; it also holds up well in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

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