| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $70.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2025-09-16 |
Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey Review
Bold and spicy on the nose, with hints of cinnamon sugar and allspice, the palate leans more peaches and cream, and caramel, with a lingering kiss of green pepper. At 6 years old, this is brimming with character. Produced by MGP’s former, longtime master distiller, Greg Metze, what can you say? The guy knows his rye.
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