{"product_id":"old-elk-10-year-old-wheated-bourbon-whiskey-750ml-from-the-10-year-collection","title":"Old Elk 10 Year Old Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 750ml from the 10-Year Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhere Old Elk's flagship 10-Year Straight Bourbon leans on an unusually high proportion of malted barley, this sibling release takes the opposite, equally distinctive path: a boldly wheated bourbon built with 45% wheat content, informed directly by Old Elk's own deep experience crafting wheat whiskey. \"It showcases the depth of a grain-forward philosophy and strong commitment to long-term aging,\" the distillery's own team explains, and after a full decade of patient maturation, that grain-forward ambition has had real time to pay off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe mash bill runs 51% corn, 46% wheat, and 3% malted barley — a genuinely elevated wheat proportion for the category, well beyond what most wheated bourbons typically carry. That wheat content is specifically credited with highlighting the corn's own natural sweetness while contributing soft vanilla notes drawn out from the barrel — the result, per the distillery, is \"a smooth and elevated profile\" built on ten years of careful aging rather than a quick, easy blend. This bourbon launched July 28, 2026, as part of Old Elk's newly introduced 10-Year Collection — the first major new release for the distillery since Middle West Spirits, one of North America's largest independently owned distilleries, acquired Old Elk in May 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLuis Gonzalez, Middle West's CCO, framed the entire collection's ambition plainly: \"we're excited to launch these whiskies with a very strong age statement. Through this 10-year collection, we can offer a line of whiskies with exceptional quality while maintaining accessibility, something truly rare in the industry.\" Bottled at 52.5% ABV \/ 105 proof, this wheated bourbon arrives alongside a companion 10-Year-Old Straight Bourbon and 10-Year-Old Straight Wheat Whiskey — three genuinely distinct expressions of Old Elk's grain-driven house philosophy, all released together for the first time under the distillery's new ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eOld Elk Distillery was founded in 2013 in Fort Collins, Colorado, built around Master Distiller Greg Metze's decades of whiskey expertise and the distillery's signature Slow Cut™ Proofing process. In May 2025, Old Elk was acquired by Middle West Spirits, an independently owned distillery based in Columbus, Ohio, recognized nationwide for setting new standards in American craft spirits since its own founding in 2008. Middle West controls its entire production process — from seed selection through on-site grain processing, distilling, aging, blending, and bottling — and has earned more than 200 awards across its broader portfolio, including honors from the ASCOT Awards, PR%F Awards, Beverage Tasting Institute, and Heartland Whiskey Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 10-Year-Old Wheated Bourbon launched July 28, 2026, as part of Old Elk's newly introduced 10-Year Collection, alongside a companion 10-Year-Old Straight Bourbon and 10-Year-Old Straight Wheat Whiskey. Built from a mash bill of 51% corn, 46% wheat, and 3% malted barley, this expression draws directly on Old Elk's established wheat whiskey expertise, applying that grain-forward philosophy to a bourbon recipe. The elevated wheat content is specifically intended to highlight the corn's natural sweetness while contributing soft vanilla character developed from a full decade of barrel maturation. Bottled at 52.5% ABV \/ 105 proof, available nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo numerical critic score is confirmed for this product at this time — a brand-new release as of July 28, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis Gonzalez, CCO, Middle West Spirits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"We're excited to launch these whiskies with a very strong age statement. Through this 10-year collection, we can offer a line of whiskies with exceptional quality while maintaining accessibility, something truly rare in the industry. These new releases embody the dedication and craftsmanship of our team, proving that while our whiskies rest, our pursuit of excellence never does.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whiskey Reviewer (official product description):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"For Old Elk it represents something greater. It showcases the depth of a grain-forward philosophy and strong commitment to long-term aging. By applying decades of experience with wheat whiskey, Old Elk crafted a boldly wheated bourbon with a 45 percent wheat content and 10 years of patient maturation. The result is a smooth and elevated profile, with the wheat highlighting the corn's natural sweetness and soft vanilla notes from the barrel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull independent tasting reviews for this brand-new release have not yet been published; the following reflects the distillery's own stated production philosophy and character.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect soft vanilla notes drawn from a full decade in the barrel, with the elevated wheat content highlighting genuine corn sweetness underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth and elevated, reflecting Old Elk's deep grain-forward wheat whiskey expertise applied directly to a bourbon recipe. The 46% wheat content softens the profile considerably relative to more traditional, rye-forward bourbon styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA smooth, well-rounded close built on ten years of patient maturation — genuinely elevated rather than simply approachable, reflecting the distillery's stated commitment to long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eKentucky-Style Wheated Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e52.5% ABV \/ 105 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e10 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e51% Corn · 46% Wheat · 3% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOld Elk Distillery — Fort Collins, Colorado\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Distiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGreg Metze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMiddle West Spirits — Columbus, Ohio (acquired Old Elk, May 2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eJuly 28, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOld Elk 10-Year Collection — Straight Bourbon, Straight Wheat Whiskey, Wheated Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFirst major new release for Old Elk under Middle West Spirits ownership\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinguishing Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eElevated 46% wheat content, informed by Old Elk's wheat whiskey expertise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSmooth, elevated, corn-sweet wheated bourbon — a genuine showcase of grain-forward philosophy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat or On the Rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — the recommended serve to appreciate the wheat-driven softness and vanilla character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 oz Old Elk 10 Year Wheated Bourbon · Demerara syrup · Angostura bitters · orange twist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44548856676418,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Old_Elk_10_Year_Old_Wheated_Bourbon_Whiskey_750ml_from_the_10-Year_Collection.jpg?v=1785423698","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/old-elk-10-year-old-wheated-bourbon-whiskey-750ml-from-the-10-year-collection","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}