Old Elk Sherry Cask Finish is a wine-cask-rounded bourbon poured at Grappa in Queen Anne, Seattle — a fitting choice for a Mediterranean table that prizes the marriage of whiskey and fortified wine.
About the Distillery
Old Elk is a craft distillery and blender based in Fort Collins, Colorado, founded in 2013 and guided by master distiller Greg Metze, formerly of MGP. The house is known for an unusually thoughtful, high-malt approach to bourbon, and this expression takes that base a step further by resting it in sherry casks.
Style & Mash Bill
This is a straight bourbon built on Old Elk’s signature, unusually malt-heavy mash bill — far more malted barley than a typical bourbon, which lends a smooth, almost single-malt-like character. The bourbon is then finished in Oloroso sherry casks, drawing in dried-fruit and nutty depth. We’ve noted this finish as a sherry cask; ask your server about the bottle currently open, as finishing programs can vary by release.
Tasting Notes
A supple, dessert-leaning pour: caramel and vanilla from the bourbon meet raisin, fig, and toasted nut from the sherry, with hints of dark chocolate and warm spice. The high-malt base keeps it round and creamy, finishing long and gently sweet.
What to Pair It With
The sherry-driven dried fruit makes it a natural companion to our Charcuterie Board and a luxurious match for the Flourless Chocolate Cake. It also enriches the savory char of our American Wagyu Steaks. Browse the full dine-in menu for more.
How It’s Served at Grappa
Poured neat or on the rocks at $26. We suggest neat to let the sherry character bloom.
FAQ
Where is it from?
It is made by Old Elk, a craft distillery and blender in Fort Collins, Colorado, led by master distiller Greg Metze.
What does it taste like?
Supple and dessert-leaning, with caramel and vanilla meeting raisin, fig, and toasted nut from the sherry, plus dark chocolate and warm spice.
What is a sherry cask finish?
After aging as bourbon, the whiskey rests an additional period in casks that held Oloroso sherry, adding dried-fruit and nutty depth to the pour.
To enjoy this pour with us, book a table, browse the cocktail & spirits list, and the dine-in menu.
