Tastes

Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey. 100 proof. 95% Red Winter Wheat/5% Barley. NAS but I'm told it's 5-6 year MGP from Greg Metze's mashbill. Sweet nose of light brown sugar, honey and almond butter. Silky palate w notes of almond, vanilla, coconut and light oak. Medium long sweet finish with light caramel and cocoa. Might be a tad sweet for some, but if you like Wheat Whiskey this is a good one! (And yes, that's a Single Barrel pick lurking in the background...stay tuned)

First time trying anything from this distillery. MGP sourced, high rye bourbon. Bottled at 58.6%, El Cerrito Liquor SiB. LOTS of ethanol on the nose, almost overpowering the slight nutty aroma. Peppery up front with sweet nut brittle notes and pronounced heat from the proof. Settles into overripe banana and more nut brittle. Medium finish with sweet tobacco and burnt sugar.

Barrel 16A21J, bottle 76 of 250. Sweet nose of honeyed biscuits and fresh baked wheat bread. Notes of creme brulee with a hint of citrus pith. More butter toffee sweetness in the tongue, but the proof definitely shines through. Buttered popcorn and nuttiness as it finishes. Medium finish. Solid wheated bourbon. $43 @ Costco, have seen for $55-60+ elsewhere.

Big aromatic nose, lots of baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) lots of vanilla. Palate is a little hot, with lots of caramel and vanilla with even more of the spices. Almost like banana bread with walnuts or pecans. Medium-long finish.

Creme brulee, cedar, oak, coriander on the nose. Lots of caramel, vanilla, cedar and spice on the palate. Hints of coconut when it opens up. Medium finish.