Chicken Cock Whiskey announced the launch of Old Glory, Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Blended With Laird’s Apple Brandy, a limited-time release within the Chicken Cock Whiskey portfolio. 

This is the first time both brands have collaborated to produce a brandy-whiskey blend, marking a new moment with two historical spirits companies spanning a combined 416-year history. Created in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, it bridges tradition and modern drinking culture, balancing heritage, character, and approachability.

The blend combines 70% Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey with 30% Laird’s Apple Brandy, with both components aged a minimum of four years. This unprecedented expression, marking a blend never produced before, is bottled at 100 proof and introduces a more nuanced and rounded profile while maintaining the bold, trailblazing character that defines Chicken Cock. The result is a balanced and innovative spirit that honors tradition while pushing the boundaries of flavor.

“Few things today could simultaneously break the mold while honoring tradition like Old Glory does,” Will Woodington, the Director of Brand Engagement for Grain & Barrel Spirits, said in a news release. “I couldn’t be more thrilled for us to be partnering with Laird’s, which has even older roots than we do, and has stood the test of time as an icon in American distilling. 

“The blend may be a 70/30 split between Chicken Cock Rye and Laird’s Apple Brandy, but it is undeniably 100% American. We couldn’t be more excited to share in the incredible flavor and story of Old Glory with people across the country.”

“This collaboration unites two historic American spirits—Laird’s Apple Brandy, passed down through 10 generations, and Chicken Cock Whiskey, a revived brand from the mid-1800s,” Lisa Laird, the President & Global Ambassador at Laird & Company, said. “Together, we’ve created a blend that respects tradition while delivering a bold, modern profile for today’s whiskey drinker. Old Glory is a true celebration of heritage and craftmanship.”

Packaging & Availability

The Old Glory Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Blended With Laird’s Apple Brandy is bottled in the brand’s signature honeycomb glass—an homage to an 1800s medicinal bottle design—and features “The Famous Old Brand” rooster emblem, which is joined by a bald eagle displayed prominently on the label. Available nationally, the SRP is $64.99. This release is limited to 12,000 bottles.

For more information about the Old Glory Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Blended With Laird’s Apple Brandy, please visit: https://chickencockwhiskey.com/.

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About Chicken Cock Whiskey

Founded in 1856 by James A. Miller in Paris, Kentucky, Chicken Cock Whiskey has a rich legacy rooted in the success of Miller’s earlier venture, J.A. Miller’s Old Bourbon, which dates back to the late 1830s. In 2012, Matti Anttila, Grain & Barrel Spirits CEO, revived the historic brand. In 2024, Chicken Cock Whiskey opened its brand home, Circa 1856, offering visitors a multi-faceted immersive experience in one of the oldest historic homes in the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky. Learn more about Chicken Cock Whiskey here: https://chickencockwhiskey.com/.