{"title":"Old Elk Distillery","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Fort Collins, Colorado distillery known for its wheated bourbon and blended straight bourbon — built by veteran distillers using Colorado grain and mountain water.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"old-elk-blended-straight-bourbon","title":"Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Blended Straight Bourbon is a premium bourbon whiskey made from a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys aged for at least two years in new, charred oak barrels. It is a smooth, full-bodied whiskey with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. It is bottled at 80 proof and is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 80 proof it holds up fine over a single rock if neat feels too warm — it's also mild enough to build into a simple Old Fashioned without the char taking over.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629267423450,"sku":"VWS_7397","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/51b0b78c-99c0-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_c3c4fdd1-eb28-45a6-856b-e53a60598b9b.jpg?v=1653686035"},{"product_id":"old-elk-straight-bourbon-bourbon-enthusiast-119","title":"Old Elk Straight Bourbon (Bourbon Enthusiast) #119 5 year 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Straight Bourbon, barrel #119, is a five-year-old single barrel selected for Bourbon Enthusiast from Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, Colorado, founded by OtterBox creator Curt Richardson. It's made from a mash of corn, rye, and malted barley, aged in new charred American oak, with this particular barrel picked out individually rather than blended into a standard batch. Expect caramel, oak, and vanilla on the nose, with toffee, oak, and baking spice on the palate, and a long finish with a touch of sweetness typical of a well-aged single barrel. Because it's a single-barrel selection, this exact bottle's character is unique to barrel #119 rather than blended for consistency. This bottle suits bourbon collectors who track single-barrel picks from specific retailers or groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Old Elk Barrel #119\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat to taste this specific barrel's character on its own, or add a few drops of water if the five years in wood run a little hot for your taste. Single barrel picks like this are best tasted before mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629603328218,"sku":"VWS_200420399","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/13ced912-5120-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_55123fa1-b8a2-4b06-8b46-9fd628a9cc40.jpg?v=1653689547"},{"product_id":"old-elk-wheated-bourbon-enthusiast-506","title":"Old Elk Wheated (Bourbon Enthusiast) #506 5 year 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Wheated Bourbon is a private single-barrel selection from Old Elk Distillery, a Fort Collins, Colorado producer known for wheated bourbon and community barrel picks, this one chosen for the Bourbon Enthusiast group at five years old. As a wheated bourbon, it uses wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain, which typically gives a softer, rounder profile with more caramel and bread-like sweetness and less spice than a rye-forward mash bill. Expect that softer wheated character at a relatively young five-year age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Old Elk Wheated Bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat is fine at five years old to taste the wheat's soft sweetness, or on a rock if you want the edges rounded further.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629603393754,"sku":"VWS_200420400","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/12bdb2f0-5120-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_cad93fe4-47a5-4d5e-bf84-3edb76df5baf.jpg?v=1653689551"},{"product_id":"old-elk-set-3-100-ml-1","title":"Old Elk Set 3\/100 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Old Elk Set is a trio of 100 ml bottles from Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, Colorado, offering a taste of three expressions side by side: Straight Bourbon, Blended Bourbon, and Cask Strength Bourbon. Each is aged a minimum of two years in new, charred American oak, with the Straight Bourbon built from a corn, rye, and malted barley mash, the Blended Bourbon swapping in wheat, and the Cask Strength bottled at a higher, undiluted proof for a bolder pour. It's designed as a tasting flight in miniature, letting you compare how mash bill and proof shift the same distillery's whiskey. A good format for exploring the range before committing to a full-size bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink the Old Elk Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaste all three neat and in the same order each time — Straight, then Blended, then Cask Strength — so you can actually compare how the mash bill and proof change the whiskey. Add a few drops of water to the Cask Strength bottle if it runs too hot to taste clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473678598362,"sku":"VWS_200421044","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Old-Elk-Gift-Set.jpg?v=1684823434"},{"product_id":"old-elk-double-wheat-750ml","title":"Old Elk Double Wheat 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Double Wheat is an American whiskey that doubles down on the softest grain in the mash room — a marriage of straight wheat whiskey and wheated bourbon from the Fort Collins, Colorado house built by Greg Metze, the master distiller with three decades at one of America's most storied whiskey plants. Wheat on wheat produces exactly what it promises: fresh bread and honey on the nose, butterscotch and baked-goods sweetness across a plush palate, and a gentle, warming finish with none of rye's elbows. It is an unhurried, generous pour that converts drinkers who find big bourbons combative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Old Elk Double Wheat\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe neat after dinner, or pour it for someone who says whiskey isn't for them — the wheat-forward softness makes it one of the most approachable sipping whiskeys around.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44015507964122,"sku":"VWS200427093","price":103.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Myproject-1-2023-01-06T205038.571_700x700_3c135c09-c672-4fd5-86b5-9ebf7d63bebd.png?v=1690532187"},{"product_id":"old-elk-small-batch-sour-mash-reserve-batch-2-750-ml","title":"Old Elk Small Batch Sour Mash Reserve Batch #2 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Small Batch Sour Mash Reserve Batch #2 is a bourbon from Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, Colorado, made using the traditional sour mash method — a portion of a prior batch's fermented mash carried into the new batch to help control acidity and build consistency. As a numbered batch release, #2 reflects a specific selection distinct from other Old Elk batches, meaning slight variation is expected across releases. Old Elk has built a reputation for careful, small-batch production rather than mass distilling, aging its whiskey in the drier Colorado climate rather than traditional Kentucky rickhouses. Expect a well-balanced, oak-forward bourbon with the layered complexity sour mash production is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Old Elk Sour Mash Reserve Batch #2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat is the way to taste this specific batch's character before comparing it to other Old Elk releases. It's balanced enough to also hold up well in a Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44086237331674,"sku":"VWS200427790","price":96.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/124688_1400x_2ef609f8-cfaf-4777-94ee-325503992ef7.jpg?v=1712234338"},{"product_id":"old-elk-finished-series-port-cask-finish-750ml","title":"Old Elk Finished Series Port Cask Finish 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Finished Series Port Cask Finish comes from Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, Colorado, taking the brand's base whiskey and finishing it in casks that previously held port wine for added richness beyond standard oak aging. The secondary port finish layers red-fruit sweetness and wine-driven depth over the base whiskey. Expect a nose of dried fruit and port wine sweetness, a palate combining whiskey's grain character with fig, raisin, and light tannic grip, and a long, rich finish. Good for whiskey collectors interested in wine-cask-finished releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Old Elk Port Cask Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to appreciate the port cask's fruit and wine character layered over the base whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44371227082970,"sku":"VWS200429507","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Untitled-1-Recoveredcopy_d94b0d52-5b82-4a13-84ee-15e4c6bf5f92.jpg?v=1703671489"},{"product_id":"old-elk-sour-mash-old-batch-1-750ml","title":"Old Elk Sour Mash Old Batch 1 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Sour Mash Batch 1 is the first release in a series from the Fort Collins distillery, made using the sour mash method, where spent mash from one fermentation is carried into the next to control acidity and hold the house character steady from run to run. Old Elk also mashes slowly and distils at a low proof, and both choices leave more of the grain in the glass. The nose is warm bread, caramel and orchard fruit; the palate carries vanilla, cinnamon and a nutty, toasted-grain sweetness; the finish is medium and gently spiced. Drink it neat to read the batch, or build an old fashioned with a wide orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45127020413146,"sku":"VWS200428778","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Myproject-1-2023-01-06T205038.571_700x700_669a4c13-9cab-4565-ba25-51ad4a5c27b4.png?v=1788217121"},{"product_id":"old-elk-rum-cask-finished-rye-dragonslayer-single-barrel-750ml","title":"Old Elk Rum Cask Finished Rye Dragonslayer Single Barrel 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Rum Cask Finished Rye is a straight rye whiskey moved into rum barrels for a second maturation, bottled here as a single barrel under the Dragonslayer selection. Rum casks push a rye somewhere unusual: the grain keeps its pepper and its dill, but the wood layers molasses and tropical sweetness over the top, and single-barrel bottling means this particular cask will never be repeated once it is emptied. Expect banana, brown sugar and mint on the nose, a palate of baking spice, caramel and rye pepper, and a long finish that turns dry and herbal. Neat is the way in, though it makes a striking whiskey sour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45131719934170,"sku":"VWS200427642","price":117.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/F30B8D8D-DA95-4695-8CD3-AD8FF74DE266_c5d5f88d-3e7b-4f25-88f0-0cf69c90351e.webp?v=1788217189"},{"product_id":"old-elk-infinity-blend-2023-750-ml","title":"Old Elk Infinity Blend 2023 750 ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Infinity Blend 2023 comes from Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, Colorado, whose Infinity Blend concept works like a solera-style system: each release blends new batches with a portion of the prior year's Infinity Blend, so every edition carries a thread of older whiskey forward rather than starting fresh each time. Old Elk is known for wheated bourbon and high-rye recipes, and the Infinity Blend typically draws on several of the distillery's expressions rather than a single mash bill. Expect a layered, evolving profile shaped as much by the blending process as by any one whiskey inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Old Elk Infinity Blend 2023\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat to appreciate the layered complexity the solera-style blending builds up year over year. It's a whiskey worth tasting against a previous year's Infinity Blend if you can find one, to see how the thread actually carries through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45951456182490,"sku":"VWS200432048","price":160.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Old_Elk_Infinity_Blend_2023_Limited_Release_750mL_1.jpg?v=1730971683"},{"product_id":"old-elk-cognac-cask-finish-750-ml","title":"Old Elk Cognac Cask Finish 750 ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOld Elk Cognac Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/b\u003e is a testament to masterful craftsmanship and refined taste. This bourbon starts with Old Elk's signature High-Malt mashbill, known for its smoothness and sweet complexity. But the true magic lies in its finishing process. After its initial maturation, the bourbon spends over 10 months resting in cognac casks, a step that imparts rich layers of flavor and aroma to the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, you'll discover deep fruit notes intertwined with subtle hints of oats, creating an inviting bouquet that immediately captures your senses. Take a sip, and you'll be met with a symphony of flavors: rich sweetness, the warmth of the cognac influence, and the familiar decadence of a high-malt bourbon. Every sip is elegant yet approachable, earning this whiskey a gold medal at the 2021 Beverage Testing Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to contemplative moments or celebratory toasts, \u003cb\u003eOld Elk Cognac Cask Finish\u003c\/b\u003e is a whiskey worth savoring, whether neat, over ice, or in a well-crafted cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Old Elk Cognac Cask Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it slowly in a glass, not a rocks pour — the cognac-cask finish is the whole point, and ice mutes exactly the fruit and warmth it adds. It also holds its own in an Old Fashioned if you want the cognac note to carry through a stirred drink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46691236905178,"sku":"VWS200433294","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/F30B8D8D-DA95-4695-8CD3-AD8FF74DE266.webp?v=1786375530"},{"product_id":"old-elk-cigar-cut-island-blend-750-ml","title":"Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend is an American whiskey built by a Colorado distillery for one specific job: standing up to a cigar. Old Elk works with a slow-cook mash and a low distillation proof, both of which keep more grain character in the spirit, and that matters when a blend has to hold its own against smoke rather than vanish beneath it. This one leans tropical and rich, showing dried pineapple, banana bread and brown sugar on the nose, a palate of molasses, vanilla and toasted oak, and a long, sweet-spiced finish. Pour it neat in a heavy glass, with a cigar in hand or without one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47878688178394,"sku":"VWS200433099","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/F30B8D8D-DA95-4695-8CD3-AD8FF74DE266_eceb41ce-71ea-4f2d-ba57-2129adb23215.webp?v=1788222292"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/collections\/wordmark_no_bsbw.png?v=1788552529","url":"https:\/\/liquorverse.com\/collections\/old-elk-distillery.oembed","provider":"LiquorVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}