Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey Review.
Old Elk has become one of those instantly recognizable bottles on the shelf, from the unique shape to that signature antler topper. While the brand is known for sourcing and experimenting with different finishes, they’ve carved out a solid reputation for picking quality barrels. This particular bottle came as a bit of a lucky find, scored on clearance, which always makes a review a little more exciting. Old Elk’s Straight Rye uses the well-known Indiana mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, distilled by MGP. Rather than finishing or altering the whiskey, this release leans into a more traditional approach, letting the base distillate and barrel selection do the talking. Given Old Elk’s track record, the real question becomes how well they’ve selected and blended these barrels to stand out in a crowded rye category. For the full video review visit the link here: https://youtu.be/3_GjX985gfI . Age Statement: 5 years. ...