How Much Does Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Cost in 2026?
Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $30.00 | $1.18 | $1.78 | 16.9 |
About Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon
Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon is a smooth, approachable whiskey produced by Middle West Spirits, featuring a unique mashbill of 51% corn, 34% malted barley, and 15% rye, which is unusually high in malted barley for added sweetness and smoothness. Bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof) and available in 750ml for $30.00, it stands out with its velvety mouthfeel, delicate flavors of caramel, cinnamon, cocoa, and rye spice, making it ideal for everyday sipping neat or in cocktails. This bourbon appeals to beginners, Scotch drinkers transitioning to bourbon, and those seeking an affordable, mass-appeal option without harsh burn, bridging quality and value in the blended straight bourbon category. Compared to traditional bourbons, its high malted barley and slow proofing process deliver a lighter, sweeter profile that's less intense but highly versatile, outperforming many peers in smoothness at this price point.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
Delicate aromas of caramel, burnt oak, light cinnamon, and cocoa require a deep inhale to fully appreciate. Gingerbread, spicy rye, caramel corn, marzipan, and hints of cherry or sweet vanilla add layers of warmth and nuttiness. Subtle musty oak, leather, light anise, or ripe apple and pear provide an intriguing, understated bouquet.
👅 Palate
Velvety and viscous mouthfeel coats the tongue gently with minimal burn, revealing brown sugar, maple syrup, light cinnamon spice, and cocoa. Flavors of juicy fruit gum, rye spice, smokiness, almond, chocolate, and caramel sauce emerge, offering a smooth, approachable sweetness. Buttery richness with vanilla, ripe pear, oak, or malty nuttiness makes it thick and lingering on the palate.
✨ Finish
Medium-long with lingering rye spice, brown sugar, maple sweetness, and traces of baking spice or toasty wood. Short and dry with light baking spice, or satisfyingly sweet with nutty undertones that fade gently.
Popular Cocktails with Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon
Old Fashioned — Muddle sugar, bitters, and orange peel with 2 oz Old Elk, stir with ice, and garnish with cherry.
Bourbon Manhattan — Stir 2 oz Old Elk with 1 oz sweet vermouth and 2 dashes bitters over ice, strain into a chilled glass with cherry.
Maple Sour — Shake 2 oz Old Elk, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz maple syrup, and egg white, strain over ice with angostura bitters.
Food Pairings
Grilled pecans, Dried cranberries, Dark chocolate, Smoky barbecue ribs, Cheddar cheese
