{"product_id":"old-elk-wheated-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Old Elk Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Wheated Straight Bourbon is a high-wheat bourbon from Fort Collins, Colorado, bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bourbon is defined by its unusually high wheat content, which replaces traditional rye to create a softer, rounder profile. The mash bill emphasizes wheat alongside corn and malted barley, resulting in a creamy mouthfeel and naturally sweet character. It is aged in new charred American oak barrels, which develop balanced oak influence without overpowering the grain-forward core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld Elk's signature Slow Cut Proofing, in which water is added gradually over time, helps preserve aroma, texture and flavor integration. The nose shows vanilla, honey, caramel, toasted grain and light oak; the palate brings creamy wheat sweetness, caramel, soft baking spice and gentle oak; the finish is smooth, mellow and warming with lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld Elk was founded in Fort Collins, Colorado, with master distiller Greg Metze, who spent nearly four decades at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. The mash bill is 51% corn, 45% wheat and 4% malted barley, and the Slow Cut process adds fresh Colorado mountain water in small increments over weeks. It earned 91 points from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and a Gold Medal at the New York International Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWheated bourbons are prized for their soft, gentle character compared with rye-heavy recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, honey, caramel, toasted grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy wheat, caramel, baking spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, mellow and warming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Elk, Fort Collins, Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated straight bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow Cut Proofing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or on a large cube, or mix a smooth Old Fashioned. It pairs with bread pudding, roast pork or butter pecan desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it wheated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWheat replaces rye as the secondary grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Slow Cut Proofing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater is added gradually over time to preserve flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 proof (46% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023556178229,"sku":"VWS_200421154","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-20847.webp?v=1793661046","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/old-elk-wheated-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}