Perfection is Personal
Old Elk’s single barrel program provides retailers, whiskey clubs, and aficionados a personally tailored journey through the experiences, flavors, and feels of our most celebrated whiskeys to arrive at a barrel only available to them.
Beginning with five unique mashbills, aged masterfully to arrive at the best character, single barrel participants can sample from the comfort of their favorite seat, or stop by our Fort Collins, CO distillery to fully immerse themselves in the process. Whether you’re on a path of discovery, or know exactly what you seek, our single barrel offerings are an entirely unique addition to your store, whiskey club, or personal collection.
Explore and discover a whiskey, untouched by anything but time, that speaks directly to your palate.
Meet The Mash
In following the Old Elk tradition, every barrel begins with a carefully considered and crafted mashbill.
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SIGNATURE HIGH-MALT STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
Available at 8 years old
Our high-malt bourbon pioneers a new style, broadening horizons for whiskey lovers. With four times more malt than a typical bourbon, it spotlights delicate subtlety while supporting a classic profile of vanilla, caramel, and gentle spice. Already unique as our signature recipe, this bourbon takes on added dimensions of complexity as a single barrel offering.
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STRAIGHT WHEAT WHISKEY
Available at 7 years old
When Greg set out to make his own mark with wheat, he went all in, creating the highest wheat content mash bill he felt was right at 95% soft red winter wheat and 5% malt. Emphasizing fruity notes like peach, pineapple, and cherry, laced with sweet honey, the result is an entirely unique, yet delicate and approachable whiskey. It’s ahead of its time while still being born of tradition and perfect as a single barrel offering.
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84% of barrels remain
SOUR MASH RESERVE STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
Available at 7 years old
Built on the award-winning signature high-malt bourbon mashbill, we began the journey to discover what would change when experimenting with a different yeast. The robust foundation of the liquid anchors the heady complexities from the unique yeast and the result is a single barrel whiskey that transports you.
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56% of barrels remain
STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
Available at 6 years old
After distilling and creating millions of bottles of world class rye whiskey, Greg decided to put his decades of experience and passion into our Straight Rye Whiskey now available as a single barrel offering. This clean whiskey crafted with fine European rye is crisp and spicy with no bite. Aged for a minimum of 6 years, its complexity is indicative of its creator.
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75% of barrels remain
RUM CASK FINISH RYE STRAIGHT WHISKEY
Available at 6 years old
Finished in 14-year-old Barbados rum barrels for 2-5 months, Rum Cask Finish Rye is built on the legendary spice foundation of the 95% rye mash bill and married with the tropical and fruity notes from Barbados rum barrels. This single barrel expression is limited in availability and offers a harmonious balance of richness and complexity.
CUSTOM MICRO-BLENDS
If you’re in pursuit of even more complexity than a single barrel of one of these whiskeys, we also offer the opportunity to batch multiple barrels and create your own micro-blend.
The Distinct Character
of Each Barrel
While each cask is made with toasted and charred American white oak, the unique life of each tree creates tiny variations in the ways it influences and shapes the whiskey carried. As distinct as a fingerprint, each barrel has an ideal match, a person or group whose tastes align with its unique charms.
Every barrel in our distillery is personally assessed by master distiller Greg Metze and his team. The best are reserved for Old Elk's single barrel program, allowing participants to discover the perfect match for their palate. The character of each cask is important to the liquid itself. We’ve gone as far as holding back barrels, well beyond the industry average, to achieve the perfect balance of maturity and power.
Made By A Legend
Master Distiller Greg Metze is our man behind the mash. Every single barrel whiskey starts with his expertise and ends with his approval, always upholding the highest standards of excellence in the industry. In Greg’s hands, there is no such thing as “good enough.” From there, our designated sensory team reviews each sample before sharing with single barrel participants, guiding you through a private session to arrive at a taste that is all your own.
Make Each Bottle Your Own.
Enjoy the uniqueness of your single barrel, even as it sits on the shelf. Each bottle receives a custom label detailing your whiskey: the mashbill, age, bottling date, and more.
For those who select the signature mashbill, you’ll have the option to engrave a logo, phrase, crest, or symbol on our striking antler topper. And to commemorate the experience, we’ll send you the barrel or barrelhead to display alongside your one of a kind whiskey.
Single Barrel Tracker
Once you’ve selected your barrel, it takes just a few weeks to receive your bottles. With five weeks or less between selection and shipping, Old Elk has one of the fastest turnaround times in the industry due to our specialized and nimble team.
Our Single Barrel Tracker allows you to join your barrel’s journey from the warehouse to your hands, via shipment to your distributor and local retailer. Follow along at each step, from label approval to harvesting to the moment it ships. And if you have a question at any point, reach out to us. We’re always ready to help.
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BEGIN THE JOURNEY
It all starts with learning more about your preferences. Contact our single barrel team, let them know what you’re interested in and any questions you have. We are here to help bring the single barrels home to you.
Locate Single Barrel Retailers
Since 2018, we’ve supplied hundreds of stores, bars, and restaurants across the country with their own prized single barrels. Contact us to find your closest retailer and get your hands on a bottle.