Old Elk Straight Bourbon Four Grain 2022 Whiskey
Old Elk Straight Bourbon Four Grain 2022 Whiskey
Old Elk Straight Bourbon Four Grain 2022 is a remarkable addition to the Old Elk Master Blend Series, a collection of limited-release whiskies crafted by Master Distiller Greg Metze. With over 40 years of experience producing exceptional spirits, Greg has artfully blended this bourbon to be innovative, tantalizing, and thought-provoking. This expression is a tribute to the traditional whiskey distilling grains, carefully combining the finest characteristics of four grains while maintaining a foundation of corn, staying true to the heritage of straight bourbon whiskey.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
A bourbon built from four grains on a foundation of corn makes a thoughtful gift for the whiskey lover who enjoys tasting how a mash bill shapes flavor. This 2022 bottling belongs to the Old Elk Master Blend Series, a collection of limited-release whiskies blended by Master Distiller Greg Metze, who brings over 40 years of experience. That gives the bottle a story worth telling when it is opened. It pours a rich amber, with sweet corn, vanilla and butterscotch on the nose, deepened by toasted grains and oak. The palate is velvety. It moves from caramel and toffee into cinnamon and nutmeg, while a gentle smoky oak undertone keeps the sweetness in check before a long, warming finish. It suits a milestone birthday, a promotion or Father's Day. It also rewards both the patient sipper and the home bartender, whether poured neat, opened up with a single ice cube, or stirred into an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier.
Pairs well with
- Grilled steak dinner — The bourbon's caramel sweetness and smoky oak undertone complement the charred, savory richness of a grilled steak.
- Dark chocolate desserts — Notes of toffee, vanilla and cinnamon meet the bittersweet depth of dark chocolate for a satisfying finish to a meal.
- Father's Day gift — A limited-release bourbon with a velvety caramel-and-spice profile gives Dad something to sip slowly and savor.
Questions about this bottle
What does Old Elk Four Grain 2022 taste like?
Sweet corn leads, followed by rich caramel, vanilla and toffee, with baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg adding layers. Oak brings a gentle, smoky undertone that balances the sweetness. The finish is long and warming, with caramel and oak evolving into a gentle spiciness.
What does four grain mean for this bourbon?
The blend combines the characteristics of four traditional whiskey distilling grains while keeping corn as the foundation. That corn-dominant base keeps it true to the heritage of straight bourbon whiskey, and the additional grains add complexity.
Who made this bourbon?
It was blended by Old Elk Master Distiller Greg Metze, who has over 40 years of experience producing spirits. It is part of the Old Elk Master Blend Series, a collection of limited-release whiskies from Colorado.
How should the recipient drink it?
Sip it neat to appreciate its complex flavors, or add a single ice cube to slightly chill and open it up. It also works well in a classic Old Fashioned, a Whiskey Sour or a Boulevardier with Campari and sweet vermouth.
