Description

Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey

750mL | 44% ABV (88 Proof) | Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Colorado, USA

Process & Profile

Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey is crafted using a high-malt mash bill, distinguishing it from traditional bourbons. Composed of 51% corn, 34% malted barley, and 15% rye, this blend is slowly proofed and aged for a minimum of four years. The use of malted barley in such a high proportion results in a smooth, rich mouthfeel and a uniquely creamy flavor profile. Distilled in Fort Collins, Colorado, Old Elk marries traditional techniques with innovative formulation for a bold yet elegant expression.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Toasted almonds, vanilla, light citrus, and oak

• Palate: Creamy caramel, chocolate malt, spice, and honeyed grains

• Finish: Long and warming with layers of sweet malt, charred oak, and baking spice

What Makes It Special

• High-malt mash bill with 34% malted barley

• Crafted by legendary Master Distiller Greg Metze

• Aged a minimum of 4 years in new American oak barrels

• Slow-proofed process enhances complexity and smoothness

• Award-winning innovation in the bourbon category

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat to appreciate its malty richness, or try over a large ice cube for a mellowed experience. Also shines in classic bourbon cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Boulevardier.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes Old Elk different from other bourbons?
   Its high malted barley content gives it a unique creamy texture and nutty flavor.

2. Is it a blend of bourbons or other whiskies?
   Its a blend of straight bourbons, all meeting federal bourbon standards.

3. How long is it aged?
   A minimum of four years in new charred oak barrels.

4. Is this bourbon sweet or spicy?
   It offers a smooth balance of sweet malt, caramel, and gentle rye spice.

Description

NOSE

Light with traces of cinnamon and cocoa which layer against traditional notes of caramel and burnt oak. While the scents are nice, theyre very delicate necessitating a good hard inhale to eke them out.

PALATE

The sip enters gently and the first thing I notice is its velvety mouthfeel. Its quite easy to roll around in the mouth with almost no burn, and it takes a few moments for the flavors to develop. An ever-so-light cinnamon spice comes into play, along with brown sugar, cocoa, and maple syrup. Its very approachable, with a contrasting viscous, velvety mouthfeel against a modest set of flavors.

FINISH

The flavors crescendo, with a brief eruption of baking spice and chocolatey caramel notes. The mild intensity quickly dissipates, leaving traces of brown sugar and maple syrup sweetness against rye spice.

The Old Elk recipe includes three quality ingredients malted barley, rye, and corn. By investing in our bourbon and using four times more malted barley than traditional recipes, the bourbon generates sweet, light components. The malted barley, combined with spicy essence of clove from the rye, and the traditional rich bourbon character from the corn, creates the overall robust taste profile.

ABV: 44%

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