{"product_id":"old-elk-sour-mash-reserve-small-batch-straight-bourbon-whiskey-batch-no-2-750ml","title":"Old Elk Sour Mash Reserve Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. 2 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Sour Mash Reserve Batch No. 2 is the second batch of Old Elk's limited small-batch straight bourbon, aged more than six years and bottled at 105 proof (52.5% ABV). It comes in a black and gold presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld Elk Distillery is a Fort Collins, Colorado operation whose master distiller, Greg Metze, is one of the most decorated distillers in American whiskey, with nearly four decades of experience. Sour Mash Reserve is a nod to the brand's start-up roots: in 2014 the team began exploring what effect a different yeast would have on Old Elk's custom high-malt mash bill of 51% corn, 34% malted barley and 15% rye. The traditional sour mash process adds a portion of previously fermented mash to each new batch to ensure consistency and develop a distinctive tangy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter more than six years of patient maturation, Greg selected thirty barrels to blend into each batch. Old Elk also proofs its whiskey slowly, taking far longer than the usual 24 to 48 hours, which lets the flavours mingle and keeps the lighter flavours in the liquid for a smoother, more balanced bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result showcases the sturdy foundation of Old Elk's high-malt mash bill with bright and floral notes, and a long, smooth finish at 105 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn its presentation box, it makes a handsome gift for bourbon lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Elk Distillery (Master Distiller Greg Metze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Bourbon Whiskey, sour mash, small batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51% corn, 34% malted barley, 15% rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 proof (52.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sour Mash Reserve, Batch No. 2 (30 barrels per batch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fort Collins, Colorado, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml, in a presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a single large cube. It pairs with roast pork, caramel desserts or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e51% corn, 34% malted barley and 15% rye, a high-malt recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many barrels go into a batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirty, selected by Greg Metze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023387455797,"sku":"VWS200427970","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-15788.webp?v=1793655254","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/old-elk-sour-mash-reserve-small-batch-straight-bourbon-whiskey-batch-no-2-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}