Old Elk Wheated Bourbon Review

Vinepair | Tim McKirdy | February 27, 2023

Wheated bourbon taken to new levels

  • RATING: 92

  • STYLE: Bourbon American Whiskey

  • PRODUCED IN: United States

  • ABV: 46%

  • AVAILABILITY: Year Round

  • PRICE: $70.00

  • REVIEWED BY: Tim McKirdy

  • REVIEW UPDATED: 2023-02-27

With a mash bill containing a remarkable 45 percent wheat, this bourbon is a true outlier. The distillery also utilizes a "slow-proofing" process, which gradually brings the ABV of the final spirit down to 46 percent over a period of several weeks. According to Old Elk, this technique is used to preserve subtle notes that would otherwise be lost during proofing. The aromas prove to be mellow and supple, while the palate packs a punch with surprising intensity and grip.

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