Old Elk In The Wild: December 2023
One powerful force we’ve felt all year (but especially at this time) is the power of togetherness. Sharing experiences over a glass of Old Elk is tough to beat. This month’s buzz shows that there are a lot of folks who agree with us. This holiday season, we are spending even more time connecting with those who make our days – and this quietly mighty brand – so special.
From our team to yours – Cheers, and Happy Holidays.
Media Buzz
MEDIUM
The 2023 Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide To Celebrate With The People You Love
Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey is featured as a recommended Thanksgiving cocktail in the “Always Daydreaming” twist on a bellini.
UPROXX
The Best Whiskies To Chase Down This November
Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend Whiskey is featured in this roundup, saying it will be “working wonders as slow sipper over a large ice cube”.INSIDEHOOK
The Six Best Things We Tried At WhiskeyFestOld Elk Cigar Cut was featured as one of the top five new discoveries at Whiskeyfest, saying of the OE brand, “it has mastered the “wheated” whiskey and bourbon category in its relatively short lifespan.”
VINEPAIR
The 30 Best Rye Whiskey Brands of 2023Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey makes the list and receives a rating of 92, saying, “This bottle is definitely worth seeking out.”
PASTE MAGAZINE
Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend Whiskey ReviewOld Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend is rated 8.7, saying it is “a nice celebratory dram, with no shortage of character. A winner for Old Elk.”
WINE ENTHUSIAST
Bourbon Buying Guide:Old Elk Wheated Bourbon Rating: 93
Old Elk Wheated Bourbon Whiskey was formally reviewed and given a rating of 93 and included in the prestigious Wine Enthusiast buying guide.
SPOTLIGHTS AND RECOGNITION
A giant thank you to @WhiskyAdvocate for selecting Old Elk Port Cask Finish for their Top 20 of 2023! We are incredibly humbled and honored. A big shoutout to the Old Elk team, our partners, and you, Our Herd, for always, always, sharing the love and those extra special pours.
BRAND EDUCATION NEWS
WhiskyFest 2023: November 9
Our team headed to New York last month for none other than the original WhiskyFest: a premiere whisky festival created by Whisky Advocate Magazine. We sampled our top-tier products and loved introducing the OE brand to the awesome whisky enthusiasts and trade attendees.
What We're Drinking:
The Hot Sazzy
The classic holiday drink, the Sazerac, is taken to a whole new level: warm and toasty with a delightful Absinthe foam.
2 oz Old Elk Bourbon
0.75 oz simple syrup
0.25 oz Peychaud's Bitters
Absinthe Cream Foam*
*8 oz cream, 3 oz absinthe, 3 oz egg white, .50 oz lime juice, 2.50 simple syrup, blend in blender
Pour ingredients into pre-warmed mug, add hot water to fill and top with Absinthe cream foam. Grate lemon peel over the top