Wheat takes the lead in the mash bill of Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey, giving the 750 ml bottling a rounder, gently sweeter character than a typical bourbon build. Bottled at cask strength, it lands at 50% ABV.
The pour leans on wheat sweetness and vanilla, with caramel filling out the middle. Oak and a soft run of spice work against that sweetness, keeping the whiskey warm rather than heavy.
Wheat sweetness, vanilla, caramel, soft spice, oak
About Old Elk
Old Elk is a Colorado distillery focused on wheat-forward whiskey, pairing established American whiskey methods with an experimental approach to grain.
Wheat takes the lead in the mash bill of Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey, giving the 750 ml bottling a rounder, gently sweeter character than a typical bourbon build. Bottled at cask strength, it lands at 50% ABV.
The pour leans on wheat sweetness and vanilla, with caramel filling out the middle. Oak and a soft run of spice work against that sweetness, keeping the whiskey warm rather than heavy.
