Old Elk Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey
Old Elk Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey is the high-malt Colorado bourbon gone European — 750mL at 109.7 proof (54.85% ABV), aged a minimum of five years in new American oak and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 54.85% (109.7 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: Minimum 5 years in new American oak, then finished in Oloroso sherry casks
- Mash bill: 51% corn, 34% malted barley, 15% rye — Old Elk's signature high-malt recipe
- Origin: Fort Collins, Colorado — Master Distiller Greg Metze; blended/finished by Melinda Maddox
- Process: Old Elk's "Slow Cut" proofing — water added over weeks, not a day
Sherry Casks Meet High-Malt Bourbon
Old Elk built its name on an unusual idea: a bourbon with more malted barley than almost anything else on the shelf. That 34% malt bill gives the base whiskey a rich, almost beery depth before it ever touches a second cask. The Oloroso sherry finish layers dried fruit and spiced cocoa over caramel and rye spice — a cask-strength pour that drinks like dessert and danger in equal measure. Compare it with its sibling in the bourbon whiskey collection, or browse everything from Old Elk.
Tasting Notes
The nose is sweet and full — dried fruits mingling with caramel and a floral lift. The palate is dark and rich: dried stone fruit followed by caramel and rye spice. The finish is long and lingering, with touches of nuts, vanilla bread pudding, and spiced cocoa.
How to Enjoy
Neat to feel the full 109.7-proof weight, or with a splash of water to open the sherry fruit. A small cube works too. Pair it with dark chocolate, toasted nuts, or roasted meats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Old Elk Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon?
109.7 proof (54.85% ABV) in a 750mL bottle.
What is Old Elk's mash bill?
51% corn, 34% malted barley, 15% rye — a notably high-malt bourbon recipe.
How long is it aged?
A minimum of five years in new American oak before the Oloroso sherry cask finish.
Who makes Old Elk whiskey?
Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, Colorado — founded 2013 by Curt Richardson, with Master Distiller Greg Metze and blending by Beverage Director Melinda Maddox.
A sherry-finished bourbon with real backbone — order Old Elk Sherry Cask Finish online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.