Old Elk Weeded Bourbon Single Barrel – Nashville Bourbon Social Club Barrel #505
116.2 proof
5 years
Bourbon
Old Elk Distillery
51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley
Nose
Punch and intensity; prominent caramel and oak; layered with floral notes; sugar cereal sweetness; complex nose with multiple layers revealing new notes on each approach.
Palate
Creamy with significant depth and earthiness; toasted almond and tobacco notes; caramel, vanilla, and toffee; leather elements; clove spice; sugar cereal milk sweetness; no harsh burn despite high proof.
Finish
Long, complex finish with oak and leather; tobacco lingering; clove spice present; warming without aggression.
Overall Score
4.6 / 5
An exceptional single barrel with remarkable depth and complexity, showcasing the power of high wheat content at cask strength with sophisticated earthy and creamy notes.
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5.0
Perfection
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