I just picked up a barrell pick here in alabama and its probably one of my most favorite ever. This has all the ingredients of an amazing drink. Cheers to all!
Supposedly Gret Metz asked for what were initially custom mashbills from MGP for their high malt bourbon, wheat whiskey, and wheated bourbon, with those distillates now being readily available to companies that source from MGP now.
Taking some of the whiskey and pouring it into your hands, and then rubbing it around and catching a scent is one of the best ideas I’ve ever heard of when speaking about bourbon. I won’t get a notification but man that is spot on
I love watching these videos and drinking the same whiskey at the same time and seeing what similarities I can taste. 10/10 should try if you have access to it
Re: checking alcohol in bags. The legal limit is 5L in the US. I do it all the time (live in TX, company HQ is in Kentucky) and have never had a problem with transporting bottles. My biggest concern has always been keeping them secure and protected. So I buy those wine bottle protectors at liquor stores that’s essentially a bag of bubble wrap. However, if I can’t find that, I take some hotel towels and wrap it up. Thanks Marriott!
I just recently tried Old Elk for the first time. My impressions are somewhat similar to y'all's, but I found it to be 1) VERY sweet tasting. It was like drinking a bourbon that had been aged in a molasses barrel. 2) it was both strong and smooth. This has become my go-to sipping whiskey. It's strong enough that I can comfortably drink it slowly, but it's also delish enough that straight is just fine (instead of assuming that it would be a cocktail ingredient). Unfortunately, I found it at my local Package store running @ $75 per 750 ml bottle. Since I am poor, I will continue to try saving up to get a bottle.
I just got my first Old Elk and its the Cigar Cut. Very tasty and worth the $130 I paid. It only says bottled in Ft Collins CO on the label. Is it MGP or is it their own? Thanks
No joke, not a myth, do you know what is REALLY good for when you get stung by a jelly fish? Peated Whisky. Seriously. Next time try drinking some Ardbeg. 🥃
So...you didn't mention whether we were supposed to pour it on the sting or drink it. I tried half and half and it definitely worked. Had a weird headache the next day but I think that's from the sting.
Living in Colorado for 4 years now, I've managed to avoid CO bourbons, but I finally broke down and bought a store pick of this, and I like it a lot. Granted, I'd prefer it wasn't sourced (I mean, is it really "Colorado" bourbon if it was distilled in Indiana?). I think it's only forgivable if they ARE distilling their own whisky in Fort Collins, but just haven't gotten to the point where they can bottle 4-year+ bourbon that they made onsite.
I picked up a bottle of 291's Experimental batch a few weeks ago. I am really enjoying it. It's really different. Nose and Taste is way different than your typical bourbon.
Daniel, you are incorrect. The Old Elk Wheated Bourbon recipe that is distilled under contract [read: not source] is proprietary to Old Elk. All of the mashbills for Old Elk were developed by Metz under contract while he was still at MGP. Except the Rye, that's standard 95/5. You guys got this wrong.
Okay, but if it's "proprietary" to Old Elk, why are other craft distilleries like Crowded Barrel sourcing it as "MGP wheated bourbon?" Does Old Elk get a cut of the profits every time someone else buys their proprietary mashbill from MGP? (I'm not doubting you; I'd just like to understand how all this works a little better.)
@@PhatTrumpet2 in part it's not the same mash bill. A true mash bill also involves Yeast. And Yes, MGP has sold a Wheated Bourbon mash bill to craft distillers, doesn't mean it's the same. Now if it's just a sourced Barrel? All of Old Elk's contracted barrel stock are in MGP Warehouses. They distill in Fort Collins, but only their liqueurs. And companies buy and sell barrels all the time.
I am totally with you on the sleight of hand. There is NO reason that someone in Colorado to buy whiskey from out of state, unless you are going do a personalized blend (a la Mythology). There is too much good whiskey totally sourced in Colorado to wasted time on re-packaged Indiana or Kentucky stuff.
I think their wheater is 6yo and the straight bourbon is 5. I got a store pick of the straight bourbon that blows the wheated expression out of the water. I dig it. It's enjoyable to drink.
I’ve noticed Daniel is not comparing the reviewed whiskey to other bottles as much lately. This would have been a perfect time to compare to another Old Elk bottle or same MGP mashbill that is in OE wheated ? Are you just trying to rush through videos?
Yeah you know what, I have a bottle of this same MGP sourced bourbon bottled by an outfit in Austin TX and it's really good. I was a little disappointed at first that it was MGP, and that the age statement is only two years, but the real reason I bought it was that it has almost 3x as much wheat as Makers Mark and over 2x what's in Rebel Yell 100, two of my favorite bourbons because apparently I love wheaters. After trying it I'm not disappointed any more. I enjoy the taste, it smells good, it was under $30, and I'm not a Texan so IDGAF that it wasn't actually distilled in Texas. I look forward to trying more expressions of the MGP sourced wheated bourbon, hopefully a couple years older next time. And considering how much I like this bourbon that's a whopping 45% wheat I'm curious how much I'd like Woodford Reserve's actual "wheat whiskey" that's only 51% wheat. I'm betting I'll love that one too.
I once suffered from a drive by caking. My wife and I were parked, opened the hatchback (3 kids in safety seats in the car). A vehicle full of teenagers zoomed by with the “bomber” leaning out of the passenger window. His aim was perfect, a chocolate eclair exploded in the car decorating three kids, the car and us. We howled with laughter. Can’t help feeling that the kid had a voice in his ear saying “ Use the petty-force Luke”…
For any of the reps who have donated enough to be a saint or titan, just throw some really bad clip art over the crickets, like the trash titan low budget graphics.
Maybe they tweaked the cut? Nah - their marketing folks are just as full of crap as all the other whiskey marketing folks. I think they see being full of it as a requirement.
I just picked up a barrell pick here in alabama and its probably one of my most favorite ever. This has all the ingredients of an amazing drink. Cheers to all!
Emma has been in the Vault recently lol.
Supposedly Gret Metz asked for what were initially custom mashbills from MGP for their high malt bourbon, wheat whiskey, and wheated bourbon, with those distillates now being readily available to companies that source from MGP now.
My Old Elk Wheater barrel pick is a monster!
Emma is back to her shenanigans - it’s back… you gotta love it 👍🏽🥃
I noticed that too.... hahaah
Taking some of the whiskey and pouring it into your hands, and then rubbing it around and catching a scent is one of the best ideas I’ve ever heard of when speaking about bourbon. I won’t get a notification but man that is spot on
Wonder how many videos Daniel will get through before he remembers his necklace.
shhh don't jinx it. Some say he slowly loses his whiskey knowledge every day he forgets it. Like angels' share for his thoughts
😂
Doesn't matter, that necklace looks retarded anyways
Just discovered old elk wheated recently and it's my go to wheater! Wish I could try this barrel pick. I know it's MGP, but it's damn good MGP
Good standard pour. Get the elk head pourer which you can buy through them! Great for all occasions
Old Elk Trevors Pick (Scottsdale AZ) is currently one of my favorites. Great barrel pick.
I wonder if that's the bottle I picked up in Feb when I was down there for a wedding. Was very tasty.
5:20 - Greg picked the barrels that would become Old Elk before he left MGP and has agreements with them, it is all his juice.
Good morning gentle folk and fellow MBs another great review
11:42 truer words... I lost most of a RR Rye by leaving it in my car on its side while I went in to work. It was sealed, too.
Hello from Fort Collins, Colorado. We are having a regular renaissance of new whiskeys; i.e. Tin Cup, Breckenridge, Old Elk, and a bunch of others.
I love watching these videos and drinking the same whiskey at the same time and seeing what similarities I can taste. 10/10 should try if you have access to it
I've come to really appreciate Old Elk quite a bit. Maybe so much so that it could easily become my go to.
Nice review! I have the double wheat and it’s a very nice pour!
Re: checking alcohol in bags. The legal limit is 5L in the US. I do it all the time (live in TX, company HQ is in Kentucky) and have never had a problem with transporting bottles. My biggest concern has always been keeping them secure and protected. So I buy those wine bottle protectors at liquor stores that’s essentially a bag of bubble wrap. However, if I can’t find that, I take some hotel towels and wrap it up. Thanks Marriott!
When he said he got attacked by a jellyfish, I thought I heard him say "Digitakt" and momentarily thought I clicked a Synth channel hahahaha
Dude that's my go to hardware.
@@intity4305 did you hear it too? Or was it just me? Lol
I just recently tried Old Elk for the first time. My impressions are somewhat similar to y'all's, but I found it to be 1) VERY sweet tasting. It was like drinking a bourbon that had been aged in a molasses barrel. 2) it was both strong and smooth. This has become my go-to sipping whiskey. It's strong enough that I can comfortably drink it slowly, but it's also delish enough that straight is just fine (instead of assuming that it would be a cocktail ingredient). Unfortunately, I found it at my local Package store running @ $75 per 750 ml bottle. Since I am poor, I will continue to try saving up to get a bottle.
I just got my first Old Elk and its the Cigar Cut. Very tasty and worth the $130 I paid. It only says bottled in Ft Collins CO on the label. Is it MGP or is it their own? Thanks
No joke, not a myth, do you know what is REALLY good for when you get stung by a jelly fish? Peated Whisky. Seriously. Next time try drinking some Ardbeg. 🥃
I'm not sure that will work. On the other hand, why take the risk? 🥃🥃🥃
I've seen that before. Apparently you need to get the jellyfish to consume the Ardbeg, then have it sting you again.. Problem solved.
So...you didn't mention whether we were supposed to pour it on the sting or drink it. I tried half and half and it definitely worked. Had a weird headache the next day but I think that's from the sting.
Good Morning MB's
Living in Colorado for 4 years now, I've managed to avoid CO bourbons, but I finally broke down and bought a store pick of this, and I like it a lot. Granted, I'd prefer it wasn't sourced (I mean, is it really "Colorado" bourbon if it was distilled in Indiana?). I think it's only forgivable if they ARE distilling their own whisky in Fort Collins, but just haven't gotten to the point where they can bottle 4-year+ bourbon that they made onsite.
I picked up a bottle of 291's Experimental batch a few weeks ago. I am really enjoying it. It's really different. Nose and Taste is way different than your typical bourbon.
Why would you avoid Colorado Whiskey?
Daniel, you are incorrect. The Old Elk Wheated Bourbon recipe that is distilled under contract [read: not source] is proprietary to Old Elk. All of the mashbills for Old Elk were developed by Metz under contract while he was still at MGP. Except the Rye, that's standard 95/5.
You guys got this wrong.
Okay, but if it's "proprietary" to Old Elk, why are other craft distilleries like Crowded Barrel sourcing it as "MGP wheated bourbon?" Does Old Elk get a cut of the profits every time someone else buys their proprietary mashbill from MGP?
(I'm not doubting you; I'd just like to understand how all this works a little better.)
@@PhatTrumpet2 in part it's not the same mash bill. A true mash bill also involves Yeast. And Yes, MGP has sold a Wheated Bourbon mash bill to craft distillers, doesn't mean it's the same.
Now if it's just a sourced Barrel? All of Old Elk's contracted barrel stock are in MGP Warehouses. They distill in Fort Collins, but only their liqueurs. And companies buy and sell barrels all the time.
Pause the video at 4:37
I think that image wraps up their relationship!
What is the best pouring bottle design you've seen? Balvenie 12 yr, great bottle design, pours perfectly.
My favorite daily
Nice whiskey, also got the super cool fiddley bits. A stag head metal pourer.
Fresh faces off dry week…finally. Morning MBs!
I am totally with you on the sleight of hand. There is NO reason that someone in Colorado to buy whiskey from out of state, unless you are going do a personalized blend (a la Mythology). There is too much good whiskey totally sourced in Colorado to wasted time on re-packaged Indiana or Kentucky stuff.
GOOD MORNING YOU MB'S... 🥃
Joe Rogan would love this.
He prefers the DMT barrel finish
Good Morning Gentlemen.
Do taste rampur whiskey
I think their wheater is 6yo and the straight bourbon is 5. I got a store pick of the straight bourbon that blows the wheated expression out of the water.
I dig it. It's enjoyable to drink.
Morning MB's
What was the bottle at 9:20
I searched but didn't find....have you all reviewed anything from 291 in Colorado?
Hey guys! Lark is literally right down from where I work, like less than 5 minutes walk, have you done a review I haven't seen?
I enjoy Old Elk but I only really like their higher proof stuff which is generally a barrel pick
local store picks of this are $60. Never tried Old Elk... thoughts?
Totally should have done the "ringing glasses and bottle as a bell" but played cricket sounds instead lol
I’ve noticed Daniel is not comparing the reviewed whiskey to other bottles as much lately. This would have been a perfect time to compare to another Old Elk bottle or same MGP mashbill that is in OE wheated ? Are you just trying to rush through videos?
I noticed this as well, they used to compare almost every episode
Tweaked how much water they added at bottling
I specifically stay away from sourced bourbon, because it’s not true to the point. However, I do have an OKI 12 year unopened from MGP.
Fun entertaining review
Would you say this can go up against WLW?
Maybe they tweaked the specific grain (i.e. a different corn, or different wheat type)
Old elk has been a smash for me, the sour mash reserve is fantastic. We have now picked 4 barrels in the past 9 months all terrific.
What's Growin on all you MB'S out there today!!!!!
My guess is Old Elk vs Pappy blind test many would choose Old Elk
never seen Daniel so fired up before..... I bet there was a stern call to.... someone.
Emma has announced her presence!
Looking for a weeded bourbon review good call mom
Electrical tape will hold a cork in place
I love this stuff !
Emma was in the vault while the cat was away.
I love how they essentially got played off stage like a rambling Oscar acceptance speech.
Greasings and lubrications! 🥃🥃🥃
Whiskey
I luv old elk !!
The rip off glass gets used after tinhorn has had 3-4 belts after that pinch him, or switch to the "lighter shade of" bottle lol
EMMA!!!!!
Patron saint of criiiickkkeeeets. Auaaaahhaahhhaauuuaaa chirp chirp
maybe after a certain amount of donations from one rep they get upgraded to awkward silence with cicadas
I wonder if a distiller or marketer watches these and thinks 'god dammit'
Metz saved barrels he made at MGP for this project.
If you have two barrels of this laying around. Don’t sell a drop for another 5-6 years and you will have a HITTER!!
Sexton...and Swing.....
Am I the only one that’s not happy with the outro music? Love the show though
Just say no to whiskey companies that lie.
Every time I see a standard Woodford Reserve I'm afraid it's gonna tip over
Just like Guam.
-Hank Johnson
Yeah you know what, I have a bottle of this same MGP sourced bourbon bottled by an outfit in Austin TX and it's really good. I was a little disappointed at first that it was MGP, and that the age statement is only two years, but the real reason I bought it was that it has almost 3x as much wheat as Makers Mark and over 2x what's in Rebel Yell 100, two of my favorite bourbons because apparently I love wheaters. After trying it I'm not disappointed any more. I enjoy the taste, it smells good, it was under $30, and I'm not a Texan so IDGAF that it wasn't actually distilled in Texas. I look forward to trying more expressions of the MGP sourced wheated bourbon, hopefully a couple years older next time. And considering how much I like this bourbon that's a whopping 45% wheat I'm curious how much I'd like Woodford Reserve's actual "wheat whiskey" that's only 51% wheat. I'm betting I'll love that one too.
I once suffered from a drive by caking. My wife and I were parked, opened the hatchback (3 kids in safety seats in the car). A vehicle full of teenagers zoomed by with the “bomber” leaning out of the passenger window. His aim was perfect, a chocolate eclair exploded in the car decorating three kids, the car and us. We howled with laughter. Can’t help feeling that the kid had a voice in his ear saying “ Use the petty-force Luke”…
I refuse to pay their prices for this wheater. We have local bourbon groups with the same recipe and flavor for half the cost.
For any of the reps who have donated enough to be a saint or titan, just throw some really bad clip art over the crickets, like the trash titan low budget graphics.
those hard g's are somthin
Laphroaig forever
Last
Nice, but officially not
@@theworldisastage1984If your not first your last
Drive-by Jellyfishingk.
Hahaha
I tried scanning for like 5 mins trying to hear actual tasting notes and it’s all just jibber jabber cmon yall get to the point!
call him the patron saint of nothing
Thats complete bullshit that these marketing people need to go back to selling cars. And not Whiskey.
Sad. Just appreciating the bottle isn't enough. Polluted by your own knowledge.
Maybe they tweaked the cut? Nah - their marketing folks are just as full of crap as all the other whiskey marketing folks. I think they see being full of it as a requirement.