Chicken Cock Ryeteous Blonde Beer Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey
Finished Straight Rye Whiskey | 50% ABV (100 Proof) | 750mL

Process & Profile

Chicken Cock Ryeteous Blonde is a bold, limited-edition straight rye whiskey finished in barrels that once held Golden Road Brewings Heal the Bay Blonde Ale. The whiskey begins with a high-quality straight rye, aged traditionally in new American oak barrels, then finished in freshly emptied blonde ale barrels to extract light malt, floral hops, and citrusy beer character. Bottled at 100 proof and non-chill filtered, it offers a unique balance between classic rye spice and refreshing ale nuances.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bright lemon peel, honey malt, vanilla, and gentle hops

• Palate: Spicy rye entry followed by biscuit grain, light citrus, and a touch of white pepper

• Finish: Crisp, clean, and slightly herbal with lingering sweetness and oak

What Makes It Special

• Finished in blonde ale beer barrels from Golden Road Brewings Heal the Bay

• 100 proof for bolder flavor and fuller texture

• Limited release in Chicken Cocks experimental barrel finish series

• Non-chill filtered to retain depth and mouthfeel

• Merges traditional rye whiskey with craft beer barrel aging innovation

How to Enjoy

Sip neat or over a large ice cube to enjoy the layered transition from rye spice to subtle beer-barrel complexity. Also works beautifully in a Rye Highball or Blonde Manhattan for a refreshing twist.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the proof of Ryeteous Blonde?
   It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).

2. What kind of beer barrels are used?
   Blonde ale barrels from Golden Road Brewings Heal the Bay release.

3. Is this flavored whiskey?
   No. It is a straight rye finished in beer barrels, with no added flavoring.

4. Is it limited edition?
   Yes, this is a special release available in limited quantities.

5. Does it taste like beer?
   Not exactlyit has subtle malt, floral, and citrus notes influenced by the beer barrels, but the core remains a spicy, bold rye.