Elkwood Reserve Straight Bourbon 18 Yrs (Barrel No. 218 - The Whiskey Pope)

Name: Elkwood Reserve Straight Bourbon 18 Yrs (Barrel No. 218 - The Whiskey Pope)
Brand: Elkwood Reserve
Rating: 4.5 (1 reviews)

Whiskey Bourbon USA 18 years 63% ABV

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

3.78

1 review raw average 4.50

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Jonathan Rubenstein 4.5 October 2025

Drinking 16 year buff turkey so good

The details

Style: Bourbon
ABV: 63% ABV (126 proof)
Age: 18 years
Cask: Single Barrel
Origin: USA

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