Chicken Cock Island Rooster Rum Barrel Rye Whiskey
- May 28, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 29, 2025
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About This Spirit from the Maker
Island Rooster is a limited edition Kentucky Straight Rye finished in rum barrels. Inspired by a trip to the Caribbean, where roosters announce the coming day, we decided to finish 25 barrels of our Signature Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey in Caribbean rum casks. The result is a relaxing blend of spicy notes from the rye with candied molasses notes from the rum barrels. Sun and sand meets the Bluegrass state.
750ML | 47.5% ABV | 95 PROOF
PROOF: 95
MASHBILL: 95% Rye / 5% Malted Barley
FINISHING BARREL: Caribbean Rum Casks
CHAR / TOAST: Level 3/Medium +
Nose
An elegant array of spices, pepper, with a hint of rye grassiness and sweet molasses softly touched with oak overtones.
Palate
A tremendous complexity of spices, vanilla, butterscotch and pepper, beautifully complimented with just enough rum sweetness to complete the full flavor profile
Finish
Very long and enjoyable, with the rye characteristics predominant, but wonderfully enhanced with a touch of sweet, rich molasses and buttery mouthfeel
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How We Feel About the Spirit
A bold rye with Caribbean flair. The nose opens with spice, pepper, and molasses over oak. On the palate, vanilla, butterscotch, and pepper shine, rounded by subtle rum sweetness. The finish is long, buttery, and rye-forward, accented by rich molasses. Only 25 barrels were produced—making this a rare treat for enthusiasts who appreciate complexity with a touch of island warmth.
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