Old Elk Rum Cask Finished Rye Dragonslayer Single Barrel 750ml

Old Elk Rum Cask Finished Rye “Dragonslayer” Single Barrel is a bold and captivating expression from Old Elk’s experimental cask program, where tradition meets fearless creativity. This single-barrel release begins with Old Elk’s signature high-malt rye, crafted under the expertise of Master Distiller Greg Metze and is then finished in carefully selected Caribbean rum casks. The result is a rye whiskey that blends fiery spice with velvety sweetness, earning its fitting name: Dragonslayer.

Bottled at cask strength, this whiskey is unfiltered, unblended, and unrestrained, capturing the pure essence of the barrel it came from. The rum cask finish imparts tropical depth and nuance, balancing rye’s signature heat with a touch of island warmth and brown sugar richness.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Warm molasses, orange peel, and toasted oak wrapped in hints of vanilla and baking spice.

Palate: Lush caramel and butterscotch meet vibrant rye spice, layered with dark fruit, candied citrus, and a trace of rum-soaked sugarcane.

Finish: Long and warming, with waves of spice, oak, and a subtle tropical sweetness that lingers.

What Makes It Special

Single barrel release, bottled at cask strength for maximum flavor intensity.

Finished in Caribbean rum casks, adding unique sweetness and depth.

Crafted by Master Distiller Greg Metze, formerly of Seagram’s.

High-malt rye mash bill offers exceptional balance and complexity.

A rare collector’s bottle from Old Elk’s innovative cask-finished series, celebrated for its power and finesse.