The nose is butterscotch, cinnamon, and cooked apples. Maybe I was influenced by the taste but going back to the nose it smells rich and buttery. The taste is buttery brown sugar for sure and I emphasize buttery! I have never tasted a whiskey before that is so viscous as this one! I mean it coats your mouth like butter and I loved it. I found myself going back for more and just loved the feel and taste of this whiskey! I kept looking at the whiskey making sure it wasn’t a syrup. It is rich and sweet and if you like this it is a must buy if you don’t I would try it at a bar or friends house first. I didn’t give it a 5 because of the price. I paid $100 which is more than what I usually pay!
Old Elk Master's Blend Series Double Wheat Straight Whiskey
About this bottle
Created by Master Distiller Greg Metze, this American whiskey is a limited edition release in Old Elk's Master's Blend Series. It's a combination of two of the brand's whiskeys: Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey which has a 95% wheat, 5% malted barley mash bill and Old Elk Straight Wheat Bourbon which has a 51% corn, 45% wheat, 5% malted barley mash bill. The bourbon whiskeys are aged between 6-8 years and are blended and bottled at 107.1 proof. Released April 2022. (SRP $99)
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Nose: Very sweet nose. Nothing intimidating. Notes of bread, soft cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla. Reminiscent of a coffee cake or pie crust. Very enjoyable but not overbearing. Palate: Caramel and toasted Graham cracker. The palate is just as sweet as the nose, but not artificially so. Very rich but still subtle enough for me. Finish: Maple and brown sugar, with a hint of cinnamon burn. The finish is medium-long with a nice hugging warmth in your chest. No burn, just wrapped up in a nice cozy blanket of sweet pie-like flavors. Thoughts: At $105/bottle, it can be a bit pricey. Much easier to find that things like Antique 107, and just as delicious. Would definitely buy again.
I am enjoying this spirit. My sweet tooth is loving this sweet wheat. Bery smooth for 107+. The pour is a dark caramel color. Nose reaks of caramel and spices. On the palate the sweerness dissipates quickly into a heated spice mid palate ending in a rather smooth finish for a high proof, but the finish was not long.
Nose: peanut, sweet caramel Taste: interesting. Grainy, not too sweet, earthy, black tea, some oak, good body, slight buttery feeling. Finish is long and dry. Candy and nut come through as it sits in the glencairne Retaste: june 27, 2025 Nise is grainy, caramel still Palette: char, sweet wheat and sugary.
Sweet, smooth nose expressing a lot of the wheat character. On the palate, the sweetness continues, with a light brown sugar flavor intermingled with some berry and wheat toast. A breakfasty bourbon. Even keeled mouthfeel and a nice balance between high and low notes. A solid wheater.
Not too leggey. Sweet, fruity nose, not spicey. Palate is simple, sweetness and just enough peppet for the proof. A very simple profile and little finish. Pretty much what id expect from a wheat. Good higher proof intro whiskey, but not for anyone wanting a complex drink.
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