Old Elk Distillery

Production Standards

Cooperage: Charred New American White Oak (53-gallon barrels, Char #4 standard).
Warehouse Notes: Recipes custom-developed by Greg Metze and contract-distilled in collaboration with historic facilities (primarily MGP/Ross & Squibb in Lawrenceburg, IN), then aged and blended under Old Elk’s stewardship.

Mash Bill	Grain Makeup
High-Malt Bourbon Recipe	51% Corn, 34% Malted Barley, 15% Rye
Straight Wheat Recipe	95% Soft Red Winter Wheat, 5% Malted Barley
Straight Rye Recipe	95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Four Grain Bourbon Recipe	51% Corn, 22.5% Wheat, 19% Malted Barley, 7.5% Rye

Aged 4–7 Years 88 Proof (44% ABV)

Flagship release; sweet malted barley balance, roasted almonds, maple syrup, vanilla wafer, and gentle baking spice.

Aged min. 5 Years; Uncut Barrel Proof (~114–118+ Proof)

Pure, undiluted expression of the 95% single-grain styles; dense pastry spice, concentrated fruit, and robust charred oak.

Aged 6–7+ Years 105.9 Proof (52.95% ABV)

Harmonious four-grain integration; vanilla bean, dried dark cherry, toasted almond paste, toffee, and clove.

Aged 5–7+ Years; Uncut & Non-Chill Filtered Cask Strength (~108–116+ Proof)

Rich and unctuous; dense chocolate malt, toasted caramel, brown sugar, candied nuts, and warm oak spice.

Commingled Age-Stated Blends Varies (~100–116 Proof)

Dynamic master-blended blend combining mature Old Elk high-malt bourbon, wheat, and vintage high-proof stock.

Aged min. 5 Years 100 Proof (50% ABV)

95% Malted & unmalted rye; spearmint, cracked peppercorn, dried apricot, honey, herbal tea, and candied ginger.

Aged min. 5 Years 100 Proof (50% ABV)

95% Soft red winter wheat; floral honeysuckle, sweet cream, toasted brioche, peach cobbler, and light vanilla.