Old Elk In The Wild: August 2023 Newsletter
Old Elk spent the summer racking up the awards, with lots of consumer buzz around Cigar Cut. Our August newsletter reflects top media hits from both Whiskey industry heavy-hitters and lifestyle megacorps, some shiny new awards from SFWSC (and more!), and lots of consumer love on social. We’re also giving you a sneak peek taste of what’s to come as we head into Fall and cooler months.
Media Buzz
INSIDE HOOK
The 50 Best American Whiskeys and Bourbons You Can Buy Right Now
Old Elk was included in a roundup of the 50 Best American Whiskeys, alongside high-end favorites like Pappy Van Winkle, Maker’s Mark and Woodford Reserve.
THE BOURBON REVIEW
Old Elk Distillery’s 2023 Three Bottle Cask Finish Series
Old Elk’s three bottle cask finish series was featured, with a review of each variant.
UPROXX
The Best Rum-Finished American Whiskeys, Ranked
Old Elk’s Rum Cask Finished Rye was included in a roundup of the best rum-finished American Whiskeys.
MARTHA STEWART
How to Set Up a Self-Serve Bar for Easy Outdoor Entertaining
Old Elk is recommended as a bourbon of choice from Martha Stewart for home bar entertainment.
NEWLY AWARDED
CIGAR CUT
92 points: 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
GOLD: Bartender Spirits Awards
GOLD: 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
INFINITY BLEND
93 points, Finalist: 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
GOLD: Bartender Spirits Awards
GOLD: 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
WHEAT N’ RYE
95 points, Chairman’s Trophy, Top 100 Spirits: 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
GOLD: Bartender Spirits Awards
New product news
Introducing Cigar Cut™ Island Blend! Our second release of Old Elk Cigar Cut and crafted by our desire to extend summer as long as possible. Bottled this month and will be hitting shelves in September!
What We’re drinking
This month is peak blackberry season - it’s also a chance to celebrate one of our “OGs” at The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, our tasting room in Fort Collins. We opened with this drink on the menu and it’s still loved today, 5 years later.
Blackberry Bourbon Mint Smash
2 oz. Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. simple syrup
4 blackberries
6 mint leaves
Method: Muddle blackberries, mint leaves and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add fresh lime juice, Old Elk bourbon and ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain over crushed ice and garnish with blackberries and mint leaves.