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Old Elk Rum Cask Finished Rye
From Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, Colorado, this is the first rye expression in the brand's Cask Finish Series, launched in 2021. Made from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, it is aged a minimum of five years before finishing for two to five months in 14 year old Barbados rum casks.
Bottled at 101 proof, it became available at select retailers nationwide beginning January 2023. .
From Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, Colorado, this is the first rye expression in the brand's Cask Finish Series, launched in 2021. Made from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, it is aged a minimum of five years before finishing for two to five months in 14 year old Barbados rum casks. Bottled at 101 proof, it became available at select retailers nationwide beginning January 2023.
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abv50.5
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RyeRye produced in the US must be made of at least 51% rye and it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels (no age requirement). Elsewhere, it will be made according to the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging.
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Cask Typenew, 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