Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey
100 proof
5+ years
Bourbon
Old Elk Distillery
$64.99
95% wheat, 5% malted barley
Nose
Spice and burn from proof; less sweet than the flagship; notes of dates and figs; light floral elements.
Palate
Pineapple upside-down cake character with cherry and candied sweetness; white fig notes; peppery spice on the back palate; dense, compact flavor profile.
Finish
Warming spice and kick; feels hotter than the stated proof; clove and spice elements linger.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A unique and flavorful wheat whiskey that delivers unexpected tropical and stone-fruit notes with disciplined spice, standing apart from typical wheated expressions.
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Perfection
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