Greg Metze Named Master Distiller/Master Blender of the Year at the 2024 Icons of Whisky Awards

2024 Icons of Whisky Awards | February 29, 2023

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Old Elk Distillery is proud to share that their esteemed Master Distiller, Greg Metze, has won the Master Distiller/Master Blender of the Year Award at the 2024 Icons of Whisky Awards. Renowned for Old Elk’s distinctive approach to whiskey-making and the ongoing quality of its award-winning products, this award celebrates Greg’s outstanding contributions to the spirits industry and celebrates his legacy as one of the industry’s finest.

“We are immensely proud of Greg’s well-deserved recognition as Master Distiller of the Year. His talent and dedication have been instrumental in shaping Old Elk’s reputation, and this award serves as a testament to his craft and enduring legacy,” remarks Luis Gonzalez, CEO of Old Elk Distillery.

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This award is a tribute to all those who have shared their knowledge with me over the past four decades. I am deeply grateful for this recognition and want Old Elk to be my legacy. It is thanks to my smart and passionate team over at Old Elk that we can continue to produce world-class whiskeys.

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Greg Metze became Old Elk’s Master Distiller after steadfastly racking up four decades of distilling experience at some of the world’s most well-known distilleries. While Metze had quietly earned fame among whiskey enthusiasts during this time, he didn’t have a distillery brand to call “home” until finding Old Elk. In 2013, Metze was approached by Old Elk’s founder to create a unique, signature mashbill for Old Elk’s Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey; since then, he has crafted a large portfolio of award-winning products at Old Elk that showcase his supreme artisanship and the highest quality liquid production.

Metze continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a master distiller. His commitment to innovation remains at the forefront of the distillery, allowing the team to consistently deliver exceptional products.

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