Chicken Cock Whiskey is blending its straight rye whiskey with Laird’s Apple Brandy to offer a new product called Old Glory. The distillery said Old Glory honors the USA’s 250th birthday and “bridges tradition and modern drinking culture, balancing heritage, character, and approachability.”
“Few things today could simultaneously break the mold while honoring tradition like Old Glory does,” said Will Woodington, the Director of Brand Engagement for Grain & Barrel Spirits. “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.”
Chicken Cock Old Glory Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, blended with Laird’s Apple Brandy
Blend: 70% Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey with 30% Laird’s Apple Brandy,
Tasting notes (from the distillery): “Opens with a bright, inviting nose of orchard fruit layered with ginger and toasted oak. On the palate, it reveals a warm, rounded sweetness with notes of honey, clove, ripe pear, and baked red apple. The finish is textured and lingering, showcasing cracked coriander, red apple skin, and honey, with a subtle hint of mint that adds a refreshing lift to the spice-forward profile.”
Age: Minimum of four years.
Packaging: “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.”
SRP: $64.99
Availability: 12,000 bottles available nationwide.
Source: Chicken Cock Whiskey
"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.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.”
About Chicken Cock Whiskey
(From the distilllery) 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. Known for its exceptional quality, Chicken Cock Whiskey quickly gained national recognition and became the first brand from Bourbon County to ship whiskey internationally. In 2012, Matti Anttila, Grain & Barrel Spirits CEO, revived the historic brand, restoring its reputation for excellence. Today, Chicken Cock Whiskey has become one of the most rapidly growing whiskey brands, celebrated for its award-winning Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Kentucky Straight Rye., The brand also offers multiple highly sought-after limited releases, crafted in partnership with Bardstown Bourbon Company as part of its collaborative distillation program. 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.
About Laird & Company
(From the distilllery) Founded in 1780, Laird & Company is America's oldest family-owned distillery and the nation's first producer of Apple Brandy. With ten generations of continuous family stewardship, the company has maintained a steadfast dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and tradition. From its early days supplying Applejack to Revolutionary War troops to its modern portfolio of spirits and ready-to-drink offerings, Laird & Company continues to celebrate America's rich distilling heritage from its home in Scobeyville, New Jersey.
