Old Elk Rum Cask Finished Rye

A bit hot with loads of brown sugar, some vanilla custard, caramel, rye spice and baking spices on the nose and palate. Long, sweet, savory and spicy finish.

Aroma - Not what I was expecting… lots of floral rye notes. Man.. I was expecting a bit more Rum notes.. I still get some brown sugar and vanilla (but none more than I get on most whiskeys) . Black licorice. As it opens up.. orange citrus notes along with toasted marshmallow come out which is quite nice. As nice as this sounds… it’s just very light on the nose. Really wish these aromas were a bit more bold and aggressive. It gives off a low proof vibe. Taste - I thought the nose was light.. sheesh. Rum notes of brown sugar and vanilla mixed with orange citrus. Very little rye profile for a 95/5. No oak presence. Very light palate. Overall - Meh…. It’s unremarkable… Would be something to keep behind the bar for decoration and to show a rum lover a whiskey. For me, this was a disappointment. .. I hardly picked up any unique rum profile notes. At $80, this is definitely by about $20-$30. Theres just not enough uniqueness to justify the $80 price tag.

This shits good.

MBS RUM RUNNER**** Nose - Bright with sweet rum aroma. Little bit of tropical fruit. Its so bright it has a hand sanitizer scent, but in a good way. Palate - That nose is right here on the palate and my goodness is that fantastic. Nothing but good things to say thats incredible. Finish - Finish is all the same, fantastic and consistent

Similarly excllent as Angel’s Envy’s rum casked rye. A litlte spicier and differnt but both are excllent. Loved it.