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Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey (100 Proof)
100 proof 5 years Rye Old Elk Distillery Fort Collins, CO $89.99 95% rye, 5% malted barley
Nose

Traditional 95/5 rye character with cinnamon bear candies, peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream, and minimal green spice or cedar notes.

Palate

Liquid cinnamon bear with creamy, velvety texture transforming to allspice-forward candy sweetness and buttery rye toast. Subtle peach cobbler and fruit roll-up sweetness with a slight floral quality.

Finish

Slightly drying long finish with lingering candy and peach notes, delivering a Colorado hug without Kentucky burn.

Very good
An exceptionally well-crafted high-rye expression that balances traditional rye spice with surprising candy sweetness and delivers an impressive finish without the harsh spice typical of many 95/5 ryes.
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The Conversation

 
Tasted on Episode 202 Old Elk Bourbon With Melinda Maddox