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Next Century Spirits Acquires Chicken Cock Whiskey
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The Daily Pour
Next Century Spirits announced Thursday that it is acquiring select brands from Grain & Barrel Spirits, including historic Kentucky whiskey label Chicken Cock Whiskey, which was founded in 1856 and shut down in the 1950s, remaining shuttered until 2012, when Grain & Barrel revived the brand.
The acquisition gives Next Century Spirits its first presence in the crowded Kentucky whiskey space.
“Grain & Barrel built something real here with the Chicken Cock Whiskey brand: exceptional quality, deep history, and a relatable story,” Next Century Spirits CEO Anthony Moniello said in a news release.
“We’ve spent the last decade reviving the Chicken Cock brand and want to see it reach its full potential,” Anttila said.
Those brands will join Next Century Spirits’ existing lineup, which includes Blue Chair Bay Rum, Nue Vodka, Pocho Fino Tequila, Bear Fight American Whiskey, Numbskull Whiskey, Creek Water American Whiskey, Calamity Gin and Henderson Whiskey.