Colorado-based Old Elk Distillery just announced a new release within its Cask Finish Series, launching its first Straight Wheat Whiskey finished in French Limousine Cognac Casks. The Cask Finish Series is based on Old Elk’s core products, including its award-winning High-Malt Bourbon, Straight Rye Whiskey and now Straight Wheat Whiskey, the distillery states.
Coming in at 47.5% ABV/95 Proof, Old Elk Cognac Cask Finish Straight Wheat Whiskey begins after 6 years of aging the Straight Wheat Whiskey, with an additional 6 months to a year of finishing in French Limousine Cognac Casks. The secondary finish in Cognac casks brings forward dark fruit and honeycomb flavors, according to the distillery.
Old Elk’s Cognac Cask Finish Straight Wheat Whiskey is distributed by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and is now available at retailers nationwide with an SRP of $89.99 per 750-ml bottle. Later this year, Old Elk plans to launch another new offering within the Cask Finish Series using Ruby Port Casks and their Straight Rye Whiskey, the distillery states.
