Old Elk Four Grain Private Blend - Loch & K(e)y - The Center Cut

[Scotch_Collector]

I recently picked up the Old Elk Four Grain Private Blend "The Center Cut" for Loch & K(e)y (a whiskey society in Massachusetts). 

 

It reminds of "cigar" blends in that is sweet and dense. The Tawny Port and Sauternes barrel influence, along with the high wheat content, is what really interested me. I have a few cigar blends from other distilleries and bottlers and I am not afraid of a "dessert" whiskey. This is definitely that, although the wheat influence is noticeable and there is nice balance between spice and sweetness. 

 

My one gripe is that the finishes run together. I have trouble differentiating between Sauternes, Tawny Port, etc. I definitely get some sweet and grape influences and it is nice pour. It is not sticky or overly sweet and I like the spice. 

 

This is the first Old Elk bottle I have bought, but I have tried the Port Cask, Sherry Cask, and three cigar blends including the Punch Cut. All are impressive if you want a sweet whiskey. 

 

Overall, a nice bottle even if the flavors are difficult to differentiate. 

 

8.25/10

 

[rzelinka]

19 hours ago, Scotch_Collector said:

I recently picked up the Old Elk Four Grain Private Blend "The Center Cut" for Loch & K(e)y (a whiskey society in Massachusetts). 

 

It reminds of "cigar" blends in that is sweet and dense. The Tawny Port and Sauternes barrel influence, along with the high wheat content, is what really interested me. I have a few cigar blends from other distilleries and bottlers and I am not afraid of a "dessert" whiskey. This is definitely that, although the wheat influence is noticeable and there is nice balance between spice and sweetness. 

 

My one gripe is that the finishes run together. I have trouble differentiating between Sauternes, Tawny Port, etc. I definitely get some sweet and grape influences and it is nice pour. It is not sticky or overly sweet and I like the spice. 

 

This is the first Old Elk bottle I have bought, but I have tried the Port Cask, Sherry Cask, and three cigar blends including the Punch Cut. All are impressive if you want a sweet whiskey. 

 

Overall, a nice bottle even if the flavors are difficult to differentiate. 

 

8.25/10

 

interesting blend. I like the whiskey's with higher wheat content in the mash bill. Was this one reasonably priced?