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Whiskey Review: Old Elk Straight Rye Rum Cask Finish

Whiskey Review: Old Elk Straight Rye Rum Cask Finish

7 /10
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Type: Rye
ABV: 50.5% abv
Price: $99.99

Whiskey Review is a Rye whisky. ABV: 50.5% abv. Our expert rating is 7/10.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Alcohol jumps out immediately, it took me a moment to readjust. After the initial alcohol burst we find sugar cane sweetness, molasses sugar, and mangos. There is a subtle nuttiness, but overall this is very dark rum forward with a pleasant whiskey afterthought.

Palate

This was very dry. I had to ride the first sip out to allow my mouth to adjust. A lot of rum notes off the bat like molasses sugar, coconut, and jerking spices. However, as the jerk spices started to mellow, I found the rye spice, vanilla, caramel, oak, and charcoal notes typical to whiskey. The finish held to the tongue and palate while maintaining the dry overall feel. I wouldn’t describe the mouthfeel as rounded, but it wasn’t particularly sharp either. The rum notes came back to overpower the whiskey in the finish and I found molasses notes mixed with charcoal and smoke.

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash 95% rye and 5% malted barley, 101 proof or 50.5% abv

Expert Review

7/10

Old Elk Straight Rye Rum Cask Finish is a solid, reliable pour with enough personality to keep things interesting. Here is what we made of it.

Ash Carrington
Ash Carrington Reviews Editor
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