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Requested By dano_obrien

Old Elk Rum Cask Finished Rye

Rye

Old Elk // USA

Requested By dano_obrien
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  • 4 Reviews

community rating

3.94
3.94 out of 5 stars
( Total review count: 4 )

Old Elk Rum Cask Finished Rye is made with rye whiskey (95% rye, 5% malted barley) aged a minimum of 5 years. It is then finished in 14 year-old Barbados rum casks for an additional 2-5 months. Old Elk first launched its Cask Finish Series in 2021 and this bottling is its first rye in the series.

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Bottled at 101 proof, this whiskey is available at select retailers nationwide for a limited time beginning January 19, 2023. (SRP $99.99).

Old Elk Rum Cask Finished Rye is made with rye whiskey (95% rye, 5% malted barley) aged a minimum of 5 years. It is then finished in 14 year-old Barbados rum casks for an additional 2-5 months. Old Elk first launched its Cask Finish Series in 2021 and this bottling is its first rye in the series. Bottled at 101 proof, this whiskey is available at select retailers nationwide for a limited time beginning January 19, 2023. (SRP $99.99)

    • age
      NAS
    • Cost
    • abv
      50.5
  • Rye
    Unlike bourbon, rye whiskey can be made anywhere in the world. But if made in the US, the mash bill recipe must be at least 51% rye and it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels with no age requirement. Elsewhere, the rye whiskey will be made keeping the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging.
  • Cask Type
    new, charred American oak; finished in Barbados rum cask

Tasting Notes

"The rum notes are bright and feel like a top note here showing tropical fruits (unripe banana, toasted coconut) mixed with some darker undercurrents of caramel and vanilla. The rye flavors show up more prominently on the midpalate and the flavors are more grassy and hearty. The rum sort of acts like a sweetener in an Old Fashioned cocktail, but you're also getting the bold rummy flavors as well. This ryerum stops from going into the too sweet territory due to the 95% rye grain in use here. While confusion was the first reaction, more tastes led to more enjoyment. If you're into something new, you'll be happy with this one. If you don't like rum, why are you even reading this? "
Added by Stephanie Moreno
Score 86
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Flavor Profile

Sweet & Rich

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