Old Elk Cognac Cask Finish Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

Matured in world-class cognac casks for over 10 months, Cognac Cask Finish yields deep fruit and oat aromas with sweet flavors stemming from the Old Elk High-Malt mashbill—earning it a gold medal in 2021 at the Beverage Testing Institute.

Tasting Notes:

Deep, rich, ripe fruit with an aroma of oat and sweet honey and a sweet flavor from the Old Elk high-malt mash bill.

"Although it’s an admittedly pricey bottle, we highly recommend seeking this one out." - Tim McKirdy, VinePair (92 Points)

"There are days when I think, "I'm finished with cask finishes!" and then there are days when cask finishes redeem themselves. Old Elk Cognac Cask Finish did that recently when I tasted it and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a cask finish you want to send to whiskey makers who can't seem to achieve the balance of used casks and new whiskey like master distiller Greg Metze does here." - Steve, Bourbon Banter

"The 10 months this whiskey spends finishing in cognac casks is evident from the initial pour. The nose opens with vanilla ice cream smothered in berry sauce, golden raisins, and worn leather. The cognac influence on the palate is quieter, with vanilla, caramel, and sweetened oatmeal taking center stage, flanked by hints of bananas, plums, and berries. Water brightens the whiskey, highlighting the sweeter fruit flavors. The finish is long and oaky, with leather and vanilla." - Shane English, Whisky Advocate (90 Points)