Old Elk In The Wild: January 2024
As we enter the new year, you’ll catch our team reflecting on everything this last year brought. New releases, new gold awards, new blends, new visitors to Fort Collins, new tastings, new campaigns, new followers on Instagram, and so much momentum for 2024. Thanks for being on the journey with us - we can’t wait to see what 2024 will bring. Cheers from all of us at Old Elk!
Media Buzz
THE DENVER POST
Colorado Bourbon Named one of the “Most Exciting” in the World
Whisky Advocate’s top 20 rating of Old Elk Port Cask Bourbon Whiskey is featured and celebrated.
INSIDE HOOK
What is Cigar Blend Whiskey?Old Elk Cigar Cut and Cigar Cut Island Blend Whiskeys are featured as cutting-edge examples of the whiskey “cigar” trend.
UPROXX
The Best American Whiskeys Of 2023 (Featuring Cigar Cut Island Blend)PASTE MAGAZINE
The Best Whiskeys (And More!) of 2023 (Featuring Cigar Cut Island Blend)PATCH
Holiday Gift Guide (Featuring Wheat 'N Rye)THIRST COLORADO
Dining at Distilleries (Featuring The Reserve Tasting Room by Old Elk Distillery)
SPOTLIGHTS AND RECOGNITION
Introducing Old Elk Infinity Blend’s 2023 release
Our third annual release, each year builds upon the next. Greg has created this blend to showcase his legacy and supreme artisanship – a sort of autobiography of a long and distinguished career.
We celebrated with a bottle signing held at The Reserve last month!
SPOTLIGHT:
Master Distiller, Greg Metze
Old Elk Master Distiller Shares Secrets for Success: Beverage Wholesaler shares Greg Metze’s perspective on what it takes to be a truly unique distillery in today’s craft spirits world. Focusing on our bespoke Slow Cut® Process and a spirit of constant innovation, the author posits that Old Elk has the recipe for success to “keep Old Elk customers coming back for more.”
We Ask Old Elk Master Distiller About Crafting Whiskey: Chilled Magazine met with Greg to hear about his background and perspective on what makes Old Elk so special.
What We're Drinking:
Tangerine Mule
A fresh take on a mule for a fresh new year. This cocktail is sure to brighten up your January, featuring light and refreshing citrus mixed with spicy, wintery ginger beer.
1.5 oz. Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Tangerine Juice
0.5 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
4 oz. Ginger Beer of choice
In mule mug, add all ingredients but ginger beer. Top off with crushed ice and add ginger beer. Stir to mix ingredients and garnish with tangerine slice.