Outdated Elk Distillery just lately introduced a brand new launch inside its Cask End Sequence, launching its first Straight Wheat Whiskey completed in French Limousine Cognac Casks. The Cask End Sequence is predicated on Outdated Elk’s core merchandise, together with Excessive-Malt Bourbon, Straight Rye Whiskey and now Straight Wheat Whiskey. Outdated Elk Cognac Cask End Straight Wheat Whiskey (47.5% ABV/95 Proof) begins after six years of getting old the Straight Wheat Whiskey, with an extra 6 months to a yr of ending in French Limousine Cognac Casks.
Helmed by Grasp Blender Melinda Maddox, Cask End builds on the muse of mashbills by Grasp Distiller Greg Metze. By means of getting old in secondary casks. “Now we have seen nice success inside our earlier Cask End Sequence releases, so it made sense to create one other distinctive bottling, this time utilizing our Straight Wheat Whiskey,” says Luis Gonzalez, CEO of Outdated Elk.
Outdated Elk’s Cognac Cask End Straight Wheat Whiskey is distributed by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and might be now obtainable at retailers nationwide in america with a prompt retail worth of $89.99 per 750ml bottle. Later this yr, Outdated Elk plans to launch one other new providing throughout the Cask End Sequence, utilizing Ruby Port Casks and their Straight Rye Whiskey.
GSN’s Remarks: Beautiful spherical vanilla ahead fragrance. The Cognac comes by way of as a secondary presence, pushing excessive and tightly sure fruit notes on the nostril. While on the palate, the dessert-like traits come by way of loud and clear, with a candy and mellow relaxed taste akin to home made grape pie. After a number of seconds, the Cognac flavors make an look and peek round for a minute or two. The physique is medium, and the end is further lengthy. The stability achieved between the wheat and the secondary cask is classy. A real gem of a whiskey. GSN Ranking: A+
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