First introduced in 2021, Old Elk Cask Finish series returns in January 2023 with a trio of releases including the return of this Port Cask Finish Bourbon. Aged for a minimum of 5 years, the bourbon is made with the brand's signature high-malt mash bill of 51% corn, 34% malted barley and 15% rye. The bourbon is then finished in a port cask for 10 months to a year. Bottled at 108.1 proof, it's returning to shelves as of January 19, 2023 at select retailers nationwide. (SRP $99.99)
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With a medium-light body, the usual suspects are here: sweet corn, fairly spicy rye and a solid barley mid-range. The port itself is quite subtle, adding just a touch of sweetness to a fairly spicy bourbon. A slight grape note comes out towards the tail end of the finish, but overall, the lasting impression is of a well aged whiskey.
Delicious. Sweet burn up front, followed by a fruity long mellow finish. I’m not great at explaining the flavors I taste, but this pour is really great.
Great cherry fruit on the nose, smooth as hell neat - well done. Nice pour at the Bookcase and Barber speakeasy in Durango.
Tasted blind - leather, apple, caramel, toasted marshmallow, fairly oaky and dry. Long lingering finish
A smooth everyday sipper.
Same style and price bracket, best rated first.
