April 29, 2022
Review
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Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey – Review
The Legend
Founded by the creator of OtterBox and Blue Ocean Enterprises, Curtis Richardson, Old Elk Distillery has an extensive lineup that includes bourbon, wheated bourbon, gin, bourbon cream and peanut butter flavoured whiskey. They’ve won numerous amounts of gold awards, and I can imagine that will continue as they keep releasing excellent expressions.
Tasting Notes
Straight Rye Whiskey
Distiller: Old Elk Distillery
Region: Fort Collins, Colorado
Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley – Distilled in Indiana
Cask: Unknown
Age: 5 years
ABV: 50%
Proof: 100
Retail Price: ~$80
Color: rich amber
Legs: fast, thin bodied
Nose: rye spice, red fruits, hints of citrus and oak, baking spice, caramel, brown sugar
Palate: spice, baking spice, hints of musk, herbs and caramel, dry mouthfeel
Finish: medium, hints of herbs, lingers on the right cheek, dry, little bit of a hug
...where craft meets quality
From Old Elk Distillery
Final Thoughts
After adding a few drops of water:
More rye spice, caramel vanilla and orange notes and a bit of red apple on the nose
More of the baking spice and oak on the palate
More herbal and oaky on the finish
Easy sipping rye with a nice amount of spice
Overall: 
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