FIGHTING COCK KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

This six-year-old high-rye bourbon is a great value for the price, and it simply tastes good. We’d say it compares to Wild Turkey 101 – it’s very similar, in fact. The name aside, Fighting Cock makes a killer Old Fashioned and an equally good Manhattan. It’s one of the most versatile bourbons you can buy – it’s great for sipping and for mixing.

• The deep dark maple syrup nose punches you in the face along with a bit of leather and smoke.