Old Elk Double Wheat is a blend of two of Old Elk's wheated whiskeys, Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey and Old Elk Wheated Straight Bourbon, bottled at 107.1 proof (53.55% ABV).
Aged six to eight years, the blend has a combined mash bill of 71.5% wheat, 25% corn and 3.5% barley. Old Elk, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, is known for its slow-cut proofing, bringing its whiskeys down to bottling strength gradually.
The higher proof brings what the distiller describes as a brighter whiskey, with crisp tasting notes and a strong presence of fruit over the soft, rounded character of wheat.
For lovers of wheated bourbon, it is an elegant and generous gift.
Sip it neat, then add a few drops of water.
Wheat whiskey and wheated bourbon both use wheat as a key grain, which gives a softer, rounder and sweeter whiskey than rye, with notes of honey, bread and baking spice. Blending the two lets Old Elk build a whiskey with the softness of wheat and the depth of bourbon.
At 107.1 proof, a few drops of water open up the fruit and soften the heat, while a large ice cube makes it a slow, easy sipper.
A straight whiskey must be aged at least two years in new charred oak; at six to eight years, this blend sits well beyond that minimum.
Tasting Notes
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Character: Bright and crisp.
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Fruit: A strong presence of fruit.
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Grain: Wheat-forward: 71.5% wheat.
Specifications
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Producer: Old Elk
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Style: Straight Whiskey blend (wheat whiskey and wheated bourbon)
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Age: 6-8 years
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Mash Bill: 71.5% wheat, 25% corn, 3.5% barley
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Proof / ABV: 107.1 proof (53.55% ABV)
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Region: Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a little water. It pairs with apple pie, roast chicken or soft cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the blend?
Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey and Old Elk Wheated Straight Bourbon.
How old is it?
Six to eight years.
What proof is it?
107.1 proof.
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