How Much Does Old Elk Wheated Bourbon Single Barrel Cost in 2026?
Old Elk Wheated Bourbon Single Barrel — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $60.00 | $2.36 | $3.55 | 16.9 |
About Old Elk Wheated Bourbon Single Barrel
Old Elk Wheated Bourbon Single Barrel is a high-proof bourbon (55% ABV / 110 proof) from Middle West Spirits, featuring a unique mash bill of 51% corn, 45% wheat, and 4% malted barley, distilled in Indiana and finished with Old Elk's proprietary slow proofing process using Colorado mountain water added over weeks to preserve delicate flavors. What makes it special is the high wheat content delivering exceptional softness and sweetness uncommon in barrel-proof expressions, balanced by bold spice and fruit notes that evolve dramatically from nose to finish, offering a rollercoaster of caramel, citrus, toffee, and black pepper. Ideal for wheated bourbon enthusiasts and craft whiskey fans seeking premium complexity without extreme heat, it stands out in its category against pricier sourced crafts like Maker's Mark or Weller by providing viscous mouthfeel, layered fruit, and long linger at $60 for 750ml—excellent value for single-barrel quality. Compared to standard bourbons, its wheat-forward profile emphasizes bready sweetness and floral subtlety over rye spice, making it more approachable yet sophisticated for sipping neat or in cocktails.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
Soft caramel greets the nose alongside hints of wintergreen, dark cherries, and tart orange peel, with mild simple syrup sweetness and subtle wheat grain, bubble gum, and floral perfume. Bready notes, crisp ripe fruit, honey, and baking spices add layers, softer than expected for its proof. Vanilla, milk chocolate, and cherry skin provide creamy depth with faint smoke.
👅 Palate
Simple syrup and light caramel lead into tart orange peel, dry wood, and building black pepper spice, with a viscous, layered mouthfeel. English toffee, maple syrup, and sweet corn transition to leathery tobacco, butterscotch, and dried raspberry. Candy sweets like tart pear, cherry hots, and caramel creaminess unfold softly with floral fruit tones.
✨ Finish
Rapidly growing black pepper spice dominates a long, medium-to-long finish, as sugar sweetness and citrus fade into drier barrel char and mild warmth. Lingering wood, leather, and tobacco add dryness that persists satisfyingly.
Popular Cocktails with Old Elk Wheated Bourbon Single Barrel
Old Fashioned — Stir 2 oz Old Elk Wheated Bourbon Single Barrel with sugar, bitters, and orange peel over ice, garnish with cherry.
Maple Boulevardier — Mix 1.5 oz bourbon, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1 oz Campari, and a dash of maple syrup, stir with ice and strain.
Wheated Manhattan — Combine 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters, stir and strain into a chilled glass with cherry.
Food Pairings
Grilled steak, Dark chocolate, Cheddar cheese, Roasted pecans, Peach cobbler
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