Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon

Established in 2013, Old Elk is a relatively new brand from the state of Colorado. The brand's goal was to create an innovative, quality bourbon that was different from all the others. This recipe is something else entirely, as while bourbon calls for a minimum of 51% corn in the mash bill, the vast majority of makers use between 70-80% corn. Old Elk uses 51% corn, then 34% malted barley and 15% rye. The malted barley combined with the spicy essence of clove from the rye, and the classic rich bourbon character from the corn, amounts to a robust and smooth taste profile. Aroma: Sweet vanilla and caramel, clove spice, slight maple, and nutty almond. Taste: Maple syrup, almond, raw bran, chocolate, deep wood and coconut.