This Old Elk Single Barrel is a five-year-old straight bourbon selected by The Bourbon Enthusiast, barrel #119, and bottled at cask strength, 105.9 proof (52.95% ABV).
Old Elk is known for its high-malt signature recipe of 51% corn, 34% malted barley and 15% rye, designed by master distiller Greg Metze, formerly of MGP, and distilled at MGP in Indiana. The brand's proprietary slow-cut proofing brings the whiskey down to strength gradually.
The high malt content gives Old Elk a soft, bready sweetness with honey, caramel and gentle spice, and the single barrel format captures one cask's personality.
Old Elk sells whole barrels to selected buyers, so each pick is unique, a favourite of single barrel collectors.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Specifications
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Brand: Old Elk
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Style: Straight Bourbon, single barrel, cask strength
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Mash Bill: 51% corn, 34% malted barley, 15% rye
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Age: 5 years
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Selection: The Bourbon Enthusiast, barrel #119
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Proof / ABV: 105.9 proof (52.95% ABV)
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Origin: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat or with a splash of water, or make a rich Old Fashioned. Pair it with cornbread, caramel desserts or a cheese board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Elk's mash bill?
51% corn, 34% malted barley and 15% rye.
Who selected this barrel?
The Bourbon Enthusiast, barrel #119.
What proof is it?
105.9 proof, 52.95% ABV.
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