Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey
100 proof
5 years
Rye
Old Elk Distillery
$89.99
95% rye, 5% barley
Nose
Traditional 95% rye profile with Georgia peach character. Cinnamon bears and candy sweetness. Minimal green spice, conifer, cedar, or juniper. Well-crafted and balanced.
Palate
Liquid cinnamon bear with creamy, velvet-like texture. Strong candy and syrup sweetness with allspice prominence. Buttery rye toast and rye muffin character. Fruit roll-up sweetness with peaches throughout. The sweetness mellows as sipping continues, revealing more balanced spice on the back palate.
Finish
Slightly drying pull with long finish. Spice and candy notes persisting. A good warming hug without aggressive heat.
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
An exceptionally sweet and candy-forward rye with rich buttery notes and peach character that showcases masterful distillery craftsmanship with a balanced, memorable finish.
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