Old Elk Armagnac Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey
Old Elk Armagnac Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey is a 108.5-proof straight bourbon finished in French Armagnac casks — 750mL at 54.25% ABV, built on Old Elk's signature high-malt mash bill of 51% corn, 34% malted barley, and 15% rye, then rested in hand-selected Armagnac casks from Gascony — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 54.25% vol (108.5 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Mash bill: 51% corn / 34% malted barley / 15% rye (Old Elk's flagship high-malt recipe)
- Finish: hand-selected Armagnac casks from Gascony, France
- Age: ~5 years before finishing (brand/retailer-reported)
- Proofing: Old Elk's "Slow Cut" extended low-temperature proofing
- Distillery: Old Elk Distillery, Fort Collins, Colorado — founded 2013 by Curt Richardson; whiskey distilled at MGP (Indiana) to master distiller Greg Metze's recipes and finished in Colorado
High Malt, French Oak, Slow Cut
Old Elk's calling card is malt: 34% malted barley, one of the highest-malt bourbon recipes in America, designed by master distiller Greg Metze (ex-MGP/Seagram's). For this Cask Finish Series release, the ~5-year bourbon rests in Armagnac casks from Gascony, layering French brandy wood over the malty base — then proofed down slowly with Old Elk's patented "Slow Cut" low-temperature technique over weeks. See more from Old Elk, or browse the store's bourbon and whisky shelves.
Tasting Notes
Layers of caramel, vanilla, dried fruits, oak, and subtle spice with a velvety texture and long, satisfying finish (Bourbon Central). Dark berry, spice, and earthy notes join butterscotch and malted chocolate from the bourbon base (Robb Report/Jonah Flicker, via oldelk.com).
How to Enjoy
At 108.5 proof it drinks best with a few drops of water or a large cube. A contemplative neat pour for bourbon drinkers who like French-oak character.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mash bill of Old Elk bourbon?
51% corn, 34% malted barley, 15% rye — a notably high-malt recipe from master distiller Greg Metze.
What does the Armagnac cask finish add?
Dark berry, spice, and earthy notes from French brandy wood over the bourbon's butterscotch and malted-chocolate base.
What is the proof of Old Elk Armagnac Cask Finish?
108.5 proof (54.25% ABV).
Where is Old Elk whiskey made?
Old Elk is based in Fort Collins, Colorado; this whiskey was distilled at MGP in Indiana to Greg Metze's recipes and finished at Old Elk in Colorado.
Malty bourbon, French cask character, high proof: order Old Elk Armagnac Cask Finish Bourbon online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.