Old Elk Rum Cask Finish Straight Rye Whiskey
CATEGORY: Whiskey
AWARD CLASS:American Straight Rye Whiskey
Origin:Fort Collins, CO, USA
Retail Price: $99.99
ABV:50.5%
2024Best in Show Winner
CHILLED
NEAT
IN COCKTAILS
CULINARY
HOW TO SERVE
Serve neat with a splash of water or over one large cube of ice. A cocktail option would be a Dry Manhattan.
X-FACTOR
The judges were unanimous in their love for this bold Rye with a clever Rum accent.
TASTING NOTE
Bright, medium copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting aromas of fruitcake, leather, clove, cigar box, dried fruits, and treacle with supporting notes of apricot stone and butterscotch. The palate is more intense than the nose delivering a dried fruits-driven core with flavors of fruitcake, oak, gingerbread, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture.
95 points/Platinum/Finalist|VALUE GRADE — C