Old Elk Infinity Blend 2023 is the third annual release in Old Elk's Infinity Series from Fort Collins, Colorado, created by master distiller Greg Metze. Inspired by the infinity-bottle tradition, each year's blend includes a portion of the previous Infinity Blend alongside new straight whiskeys.
The 2023 blend combines 15.3% of the previous Infinity Blend, 40% Old Elk high-malt bourbon aged 8 years, 43.2% straight wheat whiskey aged 7 years and 1.5% straight wheat whiskey aged 10 years. Old Elk is known for its slow-cut proofing, in which the whiskey is brought down to proof gradually rather than all at once.
The nose brings toasted oak, vanilla bean, bananas Foster, light caramel and warm peach cobbler, with candied citrus. On the palate come caramel chews, cocoa, cinnamon bun, baking spice and brown sugar, with praline pecans, and the finish offers allspice, tobacco, baking chocolate and toasted wood.
Presented in a black gift box with gold detailing, it is a handsome gift for collectors of the Infinity Series.
Add a few drops of water to open up the fruit.
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Tasting Notes
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Nose: Toasted oak, vanilla bean, bananas Foster and peach cobbler.
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Palate: Caramel, cocoa, cinnamon bun and baking spice.
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Finish: Allspice, tobacco, baking chocolate and toasted wood.
Specifications
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Producer: Old Elk Distillery
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Style: Blend of Straight Whiskeys
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Expression / Batch: Infinity Blend 2023
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Age: Components 7 to 10 years plus previous Infinity Blend
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Proof / ABV: 111.15 proof (55.575% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: New charred American oak
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Region: Fort Collins, Colorado
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat with a few drops of water. It pairs with pecan pie, bananas Foster or chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an infinity blend?
Each year's blend includes part of the previous year's, like a home infinity bottle.
Who created it?
Old Elk master distiller Greg Metze.
What is in the 2023 blend?
Previous Infinity Blend, 8-year high-malt bourbon and 7- and 10-year straight wheat whiskeys.
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