Old Elk In The Wild: September 2023 Newsletter

As we head into the cooler months of fall, we are incredibly energized to see our brand a-buzzin’ as we prepare for a very busy season. Our highlights this month are around big love for our Port Cask Finish, and shiny new awards for our Straight Wheat Whiskey.

Media Buzz

• WHISKEY ADVOCATE
  Armagnac’s Finishing Touch
  Old Elk’s Armagnac Cask-Finished Bourbon was highlighted as one of the rare bourbons that put armagnac finishes on whisky-lovers radar screens.

• CASSIUS
  Labor Day Weekend Adult Beverage Round-up
  The Old Elk Bourbon Margarita was featured as a “daring twist” on a traditional margarita, perfect for Labor Day Weekend.

• WHISKEY WASH
  Old Elk 2022 Infinity Blend Review
  Old Elk’s Infinity Blend was very positively reviewed, in anticipation of 2023 Infinity Blend release.

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Proud of our own Melinda Maddox!

Old Elk Production Manager: Finalist, Production Manager of the Year 2023

We are so proud of our very own Melinda Maddox, who was one of two finalists for the inaugural Women of Whiskey awards for Production Manager of the Year. She’s the brains and hands behind the wildly popular Cigar Cut! For more information about the WOW awards, click here.

SPOTLIGHTS AND RECOGNITION

STRAIGHT WHEAT WHISKEY

NEW! DOUBLE GOLD: 2023 Whiskies of the World, Best in Class

92 points: 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

For full list of awards click here 

PORT CASK FINISH

NEW! 92 Points: Whisky Advocate 2023

GOLD: 92 points “Exceptional”:  Beverage Tasting Institute 2021

INFINITY BLEND

93 points, Finalist: 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

GOLD: Bartender Spirits Awards

GOLD: 2022 and 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition 

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What We’re Drinking

Our Honey Smoked Old Fashioned is a fan favorite at The Reserve. We think it’s absolutely perfect for September as the weather starts to change, because it’s equally delicious enjoyed outside by a fire pit or cozily inside.

Honey Smoked Old Fashioned

2 oz. Old Elk Bourbon
0.5 oz. Oak Smoked Honey Simple Syrup
5 dashes Angostura Bitters
Orange Garnish

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir for 20 seconds. Strain into a double old fashioned glass over a large ice cube.  Garnish with an orange twist.