Old Elk Straight Rye Rum Cask Finish 750ml

Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey – Rum Cask Finish 🥃

Age

Aged 4 to 5 years in new, charred American oak barrels, then finished in mature rum casks for additional complexity.

Distillery

Produced by Old Elk Distillery in Colorado Springs under Master Distiller Greg Metze, integrating American craftsmanship with global finishing techniques.

Region

Matured at Colorado’s high altitude and finished with Caribbean-style aging influence, blending mountain character with tropical nuance.

Mash Bill

High-rye expression featuring 95% rye, 5% malted barley, offering powerful grain-driven spice tempered by rum cask sweetness.

ABV / Proof

Bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof)—balancing bold flavor with smooth drinkability.

Description

Old Elk Rye Rum Cask Finish bridges rugged rye tradition with exotic cask craftsmanship. Aged for several years in oak, then finished in rum-soaked barrels, this whiskey reveals layers of spicy rye, tropical sweetness, and barrel-enhanced warmth. The result is a rich, multi-dimensional experience designed for sipping and special cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Rich amber with deep copper reflections and a glossy, full-bodied look.

Aroma

Intriguing fusion of menthol rye, caramelized sugar, toasted oak, molasses, and dried banana or pineapple.

Palate

Warm and layered: rye spice and black pepper lead, followed by rum-inspired molasses, brown sugar, vanilla, rich baking spices, and toasted coconut.

Finish

Medium-long: sustained tropical sweetness fades into dry oak spice, minty rye warmth, and a lasting hint of toffee.

Accolades & Value

• Featured as a standout expression among American whiskey barrel finishes

• Celebrated for creative and well-balanced rum barrel integration
  

Summary

Old Elk Rye Rum Cask Finish delivers the bold intensity of high-rye whiskey softened through tropical rum barrel aging. Bottled at 100 proof, it offers a layered, exotic sipping experience—perfect neat, with a cube of ice, or as the base of a refined cocktail, showcasing the meeting of Colorado craftsmanship and global flavor.