Old Elk Double Wheat American Whiskey
107.1 proof
6–8 years
American Whiskey
Old Elk
$99
Blend of weeded bourbon (51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley) and wheat whiskey (71.5% wheat, 25% corn, 3.5% barley)
Nose
Buttery yeast roll with dark toasted caramel, roasted peanuts and Cracker Jack character, hints of velvet and pepper.
Palate
Full-flavored and oily with rich buttery sweetness up front that transitions to a drying finish; notes of toasted caramel, peanuts, tobacco, black pepper, leather, coffee, and faint chocolate; viscous mouthfeel with excellent coating.
Finish
Strong medium length with black pepper spice, tobacco, leather, and lingering sweetness; transitions from sweet to dry on the back end.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
A skillfully balanced wheated blend with impressive depth and character that reveals new notes across multiple sipping sessions.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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