Whiskey Reviews: Elvis Whiskey’s “Tiger Man” and “The King”

The palate on this is fascinating. It goes from a bubble gum sweetness to a savory earthy note on to a dry peppery flavor and switches back and forth between these. The finish is mellow with a bit of oak, vanilla, and caramel. This stays pleasant and mellow the whole way through. Score: 3/5 Elvis Tiger Man Whiskey (image via Elvis Whiskey) Tasting Notes: Elvis Tiger Man Whiskey Vital Stats: Straight Tennessee whiskey, aged 2 years, 45% ABV, mash bill of 80% corn, 10% rye, and 10% malted barley, $49.99. Appearance: A clear light golden yellow in color. Tears create a nice beaded ring and take their time falling Nose: Overripe banana, caramel, clove, and ethanol. Palate: Pretty straightforward with this one. I get the banana and caramel up front. It gives way to a bit of heat, black pepper, and oak. The finish stays pretty light with a hint of spice and just a wisp of acetone. The addition of water just amps up all of the flavors: it becomes overly sweet up front with a less pleasant finish. Score: 2.5/5 Final Thoughts: While these two bottles have a weird branding, the liquid is decent. There are things I’d rather grab at the $50 price range, but for someone looking for a sweeter rye or to try a new Tennessee whiskey these might be worth checking out. Especially if you have a love of Elvis. P.S. I don’t recommend drinking these two whiskeys back to back. I revisited them side by side after having tasted them individually, and I don’t know what happens between the two, but they become horribly unpleasant. Then I went back to them a third time individually, and they held up to my initial tasting notes.