Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey 750mL

Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey

Straight Wheat Whiskey | 51.5% ABV | 103 Proof | 750mL | USA | 10 Years Old | 96% Soft Red Winter Wheat, 4% Malted Barley | 2026 10-Year Collection

Process & Profile

Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey is a grain-forward American whiskey released as part of Old Elk's 2026 10-Year Collection. Crafted from a distinctive mash bill of 96% soft red winter wheat and 4% malted barley, the whiskey spends a full decade maturing in oak, allowing the naturally soft and sweet character of wheat to develop greater depth and structure. Bottled at 51.5% ABV (103 proof), it delivers a bright yet mature profile built around orchard fruit, brown sugar, sweet cream, toasted oak, and warming baking spice.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Toasted oak, baking spices, stewed apples, and brown sugar.

• Palate: Peaches, apricots, brown sugar, sweet cream, and cinnamon.

• Finish: Baking spices, toasted bread, and lingering sweet oak.

What Makes It Special

• Aged for a full 10 years, giving the wheat whiskey additional maturity and oak complexity.

• Made with an exceptionally wheat-forward mash bill of 96% soft red winter wheat and 4% malted barley.

• Soft red winter wheat contributes a naturally smooth, sweet, and fruit-forward character.

• Bottled at 51.5% ABV (103 proof) for a richer and more concentrated drinking experience.

• Released as part of Old Elk's 2026 10-Year Collection alongside its 10 Year Straight Bourbon and 10 Year Wheated Bourbon.

• The three-whiskey collection showcases how different grain compositions develop after the same decade-long age statement.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey neat to experience its full combination of fruit, brown sugar, toasted oak, and baking spice. A few drops of water can open additional peach, apricot, and sweet cream notes, while a large ice cube provides a softer sipping experience. Its mature sweetness also makes it an excellent choice for a whiskey-forward Old Fashioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey?
   Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey is a 10-year-old American straight wheat whiskey made with an exceptionally wheat-forward mash bill of 96% soft red winter wheat and 4% malted barley.

2. What proof is Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey?
   Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey is bottled at 51.5% ABV, equivalent to 103 proof.

3. What is the mash bill of Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey?
   Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey uses a mash bill of 96% soft red winter wheat and 4% malted barley.

4. What does Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey taste like?
   Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey offers toasted oak, baking spice, stewed apple, peach, apricot, brown sugar, sweet cream, cinnamon, and toasted bread with a sweet oak finish.

5. Where can I buy Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey?
   Old Elk 10 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits.