Old Elk Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey

Liquor Lineup pick 59.65%

Not a typical burn. But high alcohol front end. Green pepper not grassy finish. Sweet. Not as good as the wheated version. Not worth $80 bucks. Angels envy rye kills this

119 proof pick for VA abc. Tastes like anise swirled in dirt. Strong anise, strong earth flavors. Also get leather, pumpernickel, and a mild candy corn sweetness. Not particularly enjoyable, might make a better rye cocktail, wouldn't buy again

Virginia ABC pick. Strong anise with a bit of sweetness and hints of earth, leather and old books. Unfortunately not very smooth- even for the proof (119) it burns more than it should.

OHLQ #1 113.9P. Solid, worth trying, not worth seeking out.

Real bright and spicy fruit