Old Elk Straight Bourbon
Port Cask Finish
Aged in casks from Portugal, this luscious expression brings a taste of deep rich, ripe fruit with an aroma of oak and sweet honey—earning Port Cask Finish a spot in Whisky Advocate’s Top 20 Most Exciting Whiskeys of 2023.
Age: Minimum age of 5 years
ABV: 54.05% | 108.1 Proof
Base Bourbon
Old Elk Signature High-Malt Bourbon
Corn
51%
Malted
Barley
34%
Rye
15%
Secondary Finish
59-gallon, oak cask
Aged in casks from Portugal for 10 months – 1 year
Specs
750ml bottle, limited national release
TASTING NOTES
- Honey, orchid, apples, oak, and a flavor profile featuring smoke on the finish
ACCOLADES
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Top 20 Most Exciting Whiskies of 2023, 94 points, Whisky Advocate, 2023 -
92 Points, Gold Medal, Exceptional, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2021
Old Elk Straight Bourbon
Cognac Cask Finish
Matured in world-class cognac casks for over 10 months, Cognac Cask Finish yields deep fruit and oat aromas with sweet flavors stemming from the Old Elk High-Malt mashbill—earning it a gold medal in 2021 at the Beverage Testing Institute.
Age: Minimum age of 5 years
ABV: 54.85% | 109.7 Proof
Base Bourbon
Old Elk Signature High-Malt Bourbon
Corn
51%
Malted
Barley
34%
Rye
15%
Secondary Finish
72-gallon, Limousin oak cask
Matured in world-class cognac casks for 10 months
Specs
750ml bottle, limited national release
TASTING NOTES
- Deep, rich, ripe fruit with an aroma of oat and sweet honey and a sweet flavor from the Old Elk high-malt mash bill
ACCOLADES
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90 Points, Whisky Advocate, 2023 -
Gold Medal, 92 Points, Gold Medal, Exceptional, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2021
Old Elk Straight Rye
Rum Cask Finish
Finished in 14-year-old Barbados rum barrels, Rum Cask Finish offers a harmonious balance of richness and complexity. It features aromas of allspice and a bold, complex flavor profile, ending with tobacco and overripe pineapple.
Age: Minimum age of 5 years
ABV: 50.5% | 101 Proof
Base Whiskey
Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey
Rye
95%
Malted
Barley
5%
Secondary Finish
53-gallon, American oak
Finished in 14-year-old Barbados rum barrels for 2-5 months
Specs
750ml bottle, limited national release
TASTING NOTES
- Allspice, tobacco, and overripe pineapple
ACCOLADES
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91 Points, Whisky Advocate, 2023
Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey
Cognac Cask Finish
Helmed by Master Blender Melinda Maddox, Cask Finish builds on the award-winning foundation of mashbills by Master Distiller Greg Metze. Through precise aging in secondary casks, these bottles boast flavors of incredible depth and distinction.
The latest addition to the series, Cognac Cask Finish Wheat begins after six years of aging, with an additional year or so finishing in carefully selected cognac casks. The flavors are rich and unique, noting dark fruit, honeycomb, and spice.
Age: Minimum age of 6 years
ABV: 47.5% Alc/Vol | 95 Proof
Base Bourbon
Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey
Wheat
95%
Malted
Barley
5%
Secondary Finish
6 months to 1 year in French Limousine Cognac CasksSpecs
750ml bottle, limited national release
TASTING NOTES
- Rich nose of apricot, sandalwood, caramel and candied orange. Honeycomb, orange blossom, caramel and a long finish.
ACCOLADES
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Double Gold Medal, 95 Points, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2024 -
Platinum Medal, ASCOT Awards, 2024
