Old Elk Masters Blend Double Wheat
107.1 Proof
6-8 Years
American Whiskey (Blended Straight Wheat Bourbon and Wheat Whiskey)
Old Elk
$99
Bourbon: 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley; Whiskey: 71.5% wheat, 25% corn, 3.5% barley
Nose
Buttery yeast roll notes with dark roasted caramel and Cracker Jack-like characteristics featuring peanut and sticky caramel sweetness.
Palate
Opens with buttery sweetness up front, transitions to slightly dry and peppery back end with hints of tobacco, leather, coffee, and chocolate; oily and viscous with excellent coating.
Finish
Impressively long and medium-strong finish with signature wheat whiskey velvet settling in.
Overall Score
4.2 / 5
Old Elk's wheated blend showcases master distiller Greg Metz's expertise with complex layers of butter, caramel, spice, and chocolate in a well-balanced, sippable expression.
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