2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Old Elk 5 Years Old American Rye Whiskey (United States), 50% abv, $89.99

96
Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation

Tasting Note:

Vanilla and smoked meats come to mind at first, but give way to more subtle layers of red cherry, citrus, leather, and nutmeg. The palate offers more smoke and pepper punctuated by brown sugar and sandalwood before finishing spicy and long.

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