Old Elk Small Batch Sour Mash Reserve (Batch 6)

Nose has a clarity that reminds me of brandy sipped in a wood paneled office (with antlers mounted on the wall) - wood, nuts, and cherry with hints of vanilla. Woodsy mahagony malt character comes through on the sip with dark berry flavors and black tea swirling in the background. Reminiscent of some ryes I’ve had. Oak and vanilla and formal medicinal notes linger on the finish. Overpriced maybe but elegant. A nice bottle to have on hand when i want to kick my feet up on my imaginary huge hardwood desk or lean back against my imaginary huge stone fireplace with a drink in hand and pretend i’m Doc Holladay…or just watch Yellowstone.

A lot of charred oak and vanilla on the nose and palate with a little cherry peeking through. A slight burn on the finish. May not be worth the price.