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Old Elk Straight Rye Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 90Highly Rated Bourbon Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Old Elk Distilleries, LLC ~ Old Elk Distillery

Aroma: Spice, peach, cinnamon sugar, almost like peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Taste: Bold spice of rye, allspice, peach on the middle of the tongue, caramel on the finish, medium oak, slightly drying.

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Details

Proof: 100
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 50%
Aged: 5 years
Mash Bill: 95% Rye and 5% Malted Barley
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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 90-100 Exceptional
  • 80-89 Very Good
  • 70-79 Average
  • 60-69 Below Average
  • 50-60 Drain Pour
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