Old Elk Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Elk · Old Elk Distillery
Old Elk's slow-cut proofing philosophy pays dividends here. The cask strength presentation shows every layer of their high-malt mash bill without overwhelming the drinker. A bourbon built for contemplation, not speed.
Nose
Rich butterscotch and toasted oak open the glass, followed by waves of brown spice and dried cherry. A subtle corn sweetness lingers beneath, grounding the higher proof with a grain-forward character.
Palate
Full-bodied and viscous, delivering caramel and charred oak up front. Mid-palate brings leather and dark cocoa, with a thread of rye spice that keeps the sweetness from cloying. A few drops of water reveal more vanilla and a gentle nuttiness.
Finish
Long and warming, with maple syrup, tobacco leaf, and a lingering char. The proof carries without burning.
- Mash Bill
- 51% Corn, 34% Malted Barley, 15% Rye
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak, char level 4
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Ember & Smoke Old Fashioned — 2 oz Old Elk Cask Strength Bourbon · 0.25 oz demerara syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 dash mole bitters · Stir over a large ice cube, express an orange peel and garnish.
Food Pairing
Slow-smoked brisket with a dark coffee and brown sugar rub, served alongside charred cornbread and pickled jalapeños. The char and sweetness of the bourbon mirrors the bark on the meat.
Built on the banks of the Cache la Poudre River in Fort Collins, Old Elk Distillery uses a proprietary slow-cut proofing method developed by master distiller Greg Metze, one of the most experienced distillers in American whiskey.
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