Old Elk Roger Wilco Store Pick “Roger’s Bull”

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Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, CO

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

51% corn, 34% malted barley, 15% rye

109.7 Proof (54.85% ABV)

5 Years

Old Elk Website

Old Elk has always intrigued me. With most MGP or MGP blended products, you can typically pinpoint a flavor or profile within the spirit that will direct you back to Indiana. Not Old Elk. As a matter of fact, it wasn’t until halfway through my second bottle of Old Elk that I just happened to look at the label and saw “Distilled in Indiana.” I’m very impressed with what Greg Metze, and the fine folks at Old Elk, have going on over in Fort Collins. This bottle is no exception, even standing out above some of my favorite Old Elk products like their Wheated Bourbon and some of their finished products.

  • Nose
    (3)
  • Palate
    (4.5)
  • Finish
    (4)
  • Heat Vs Proof
    (4)
3.9

Notes & Review

Nose: Mild cinnamon, baking spice, sweet maple, chocolate

Palate: Creamy caramel, floral notes, followed by strong oak

Finish: A beautiful lingering cocoa, brown sugar, and a feint hint of leather

Review:

Old Elk has always intrigued me. With most MGP or MGP blended products, you can typically pinpoint a flavor or profile within the spirit that will direct you back to Indiana. Not Old Elk. As a matter of fact, it wasn’t until halfway through my second bottle of Old Elk that I just happened to look at the label and saw “Distilled in Indiana.” I’m very impressed with what Greg Metze, and the fine folks at Old Elk, have going on over in Fort Collins, CO. This bottle is no exception. Jamie and the team at Roger Wilco did a fantastic job selecting this barrel. The nose, while mild, still lets you explore the barrel and offers very little ethanol in the nostrils.

Upon the first sip, your palate is coated with a creamy, velvety caramel with notes of soft flowers and the tiniest amount of citrus. You definitely get the full five years of age in the oak flavors that perfectly accompany the smooth flavors as previously described. The palate lingers and offers a nice finish to a perfectly balanced pour. I really enjoyed this bottle. Quite frankly, I was very surprised at how quickly the bottle emptied. This bottle is very easy to drink, exceptionally smooth, and at the perfect proof for my palate. I recommend picking one up before they’re gone.

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