Old Elk’s Sour Mash Reserve is a nod to the brand’s start up roots. Inspired to craft remarkably smooth and innovative whiskeys that transcend tradition, Old Elk took their award-winning high-malt mash bill and began the journey to discover what would change when experimenting with a different yeast. The robust foundation of the liquord anhcors the heady complexities from the unique yeast.

This unique, high malt whiskey was expertly developed by Greg Metze. With over 40 years of distilling experience and patiently waiting six years for this whiskey to mature, Greg selected only 30 barrels to blend together. The result showcases the sturdy foundation of a high-malt barley mash bill.

The sour mash technique promotes ideal conditions for yeast to showcase their best flavor contributions. It is not new to the industry and many brands use this technique. Lot-oriented, unique yeast and using the sour mash method create a liquid and flavor profile that will vary each batch release.