Old Elk Double Wheat 750ml

Old Elk Double Wheat Straight Whiskey is a bold, innovative American whiskey from Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, Colorado, created by blending two wheat-driven whiskey styles into one remarkably rich expression.

Part of Old Elk’s Master’s Blend Series, Double Wheat brings together the distillery’s Straight Wheat Whiskey and Wheated Bourbon. The resulting blend emphasizes wheat far beyond what is typically found in American bourbon, producing an equivalent mash bill of 71.5% wheat, 25% corn, and 3.5% malted barley.

The whiskey is composed of mature stocks aged between six and eight years, giving the grain time to develop layers of sweetness, oak, fruit, and spice. Old Elk’s wheat whiskey itself is built around soft red winter wheat, a grain the distillery values for its naturally smooth and sweet character.

Bottled at a robust 53.55% ABV (107.1 proof), Double Wheat retains substantial concentration and body. Despite the higher proof, wheat helps create a creamy, rounded profile characterized by vanilla, crème brûlée, butterscotch, brown sugar, candied nuts, seasoned oak, and a touch of ginger-like spice.

Old Elk also employs its proprietary Slow Cut® proofing process, gradually adding water over an extended period rather than proofing the whiskey rapidly. The distillery says this approach is intended to preserve lighter and more delicate flavors that can otherwise be lost during proofing.

Double Wheat is best enjoyed neat to appreciate its full texture and wheat-driven sweetness. At 107.1 proof, adding a few drops of water can reveal additional aromatic layers, while serving it over a large ice cube gradually softens its strength.

For collectors and whiskey drinkers looking beyond conventional bourbon and rye, Old Elk Double Wheat offers a distinctive exploration of wheat’s potential in American whiskey—combining mature whiskey, high proof, and an exceptionally wheat-forward composition.

Product Details

• Brand: Old Elk
• Expression: Double Wheat
• Series: Master’s Blend Series
• Category: American Whiskey
• Classification: Straight Whiskey
• Style: Wheat-Forward Blended Straight Whiskey
• Mash Bill Equivalent: 71.5% Wheat, 25% Corn, 3.5% Malted Barley
• Age: 6–8 Years
• ABV: 53.55%
• Proof: 107.1
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Origin: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
• Proofing Method: Slow Cut®

Tasting Profile

Aroma: Sweet wheat, vanilla, brown sugar, butterscotch and mature oak.

Palate: Creamy and rich with crème brûlée, caramelized sweetness, candied nuts, vanilla and seasoned oak.

Finish: Long and warming with sweet wheat, oak and a touch of ginger-pepper spice.

Award Recognition

Old Elk Double Wheat has earned significant recognition, including Double Gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and another Double Gold in 2024. It also received Gold at the 2024 ASCOT Awards.