All about Old Elk distillery

Old Elk Distillery is situated in Fort Collins, Colorado. Founded in 2013 by Curt and Nancy Richardson (creators of OtterBox and Blue Ocean Enterprises) in collaboration with Master Distiller Greg Metze, Old Elk consistently produces premium handcrafted Vodkas, Gins and Bourbons that deliver quality unlike any other.

Old Elk Distillery was named Colorado “Distillery of the Year"" by the New York International Spirits Competition for two consecutive years (2016-2017). This award-winning facility is behind expressions Old Elk Bourbon, Dry Town Gin, Dry Town Vodka and Nooku Bourbon Cream.

Old Elk Bourbon is handcrafted using their signature Slow Cut proofing process, which enhances the Bourbon’s flavors through a meticulous technique where the Spirit is cut to proof, left to rest, and the process is repeated. This method takes significantly longer than the traditional proofing process which takes 24-48 hours. This extra time allows the flavors to mingle, resulting in a smoother, more balanced Bourbon.

Crafted exclusively from three ingredients: malted barley, rye, and corn, the Old Elk recipe requires four times more malted barley than traditional recipes, creating a sweeter light character in the Bourbon. The malted barley, coupled with the spicy essence of rye, and the traditional corn, contributes to the bourbon’s overall robust flavor profile.

Their Colorado distillery also features a tasting room and eatery “The Reserve” allowing visitors to sample their various Spirits, accompanied by in depth tasting notes and inspired food pairings.