Old Elk “Ryemus Lupin” 6.5 Year Old Single Barrel Rye The Prime Barrel Pick #86

Reflecting on our Colorado barrel-picking adventure, we are convinced it was a jackpot trip. Remember the crowd-pleasers from Stranahan and Laws? Yep, those gems were unearthed there. And while we're buzzing about the upcoming Mile High treasures, let's remember the kickoff to that memorable journey: snagging not one but two stellar barrels from Old Elk.  Old Elk's got a twist in its tale. Sure, the source, like many out there, is mainly from MGP. But here's the kicker: they have Greg Metzke, a whiskey wizard with a four-decade legacy in distilling. Greg's stint at MGP wasn't just a gig; Greg Metze was the Master Distiller at MGP who created the mash bills for Old Elk. When Gre retired from MGP after over 40 years, he joined Old Elk as Master Distiller. He oversees contract distillation from his former employer and barrel maturation and blending in this role. The relationship between the two companies results in Old Elk presenting their bourbon mashbills that MGP does not produce for o