Old Elk Slow Cut Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey
We've been Old Elk fans for several years, always interested in what was next for this brand. There were a few fleeting moments where we were seeing fewer and fewer selections on the shelves of our local liquor stores, and we were puzzled. After some investigating, we found that this non-distilling producer, founded in Fort Collins, Colorado, has sold to Middle West Spirits in Columbus, Ohio. We were immediatley thrilled about the new ownership, as the Ohio distillery produces some fantastic bottles under their own labels. Keep an eye out to see what becomes of this new marriage! In today's bourbon landscape, everuy brand seems to be searching for a way to stand out. Some chas higher proofs. Others lean heavily into barrel finishes and limited releases. Old Elk, under the watchful eye of Master Distiller Greg Metze, took a different path. Rather than focusing solely on what goes into the barrel, they spent years perfecting what happens aft...