Old Elk Double Wheat Bourbon
71.5% wheat
blend of 6-year and 6-8 year old barrels
Bourbon
Old Elk
$65
71.5% wheat
Nose
Ton of ethanol on the nose that could blow you away initially
Palate
Phenomenal on the palate; smooth, buttery, butterscotch-y notes with bread and sugar characteristics; drinkable for extended periods
Finish
Clean and approachable finish
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
A wheated bourbon with strong initial ethanol presence that transforms into a phenomenal, buttery palate with excellent drinkability.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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