Old Elk “Ron Wheatley” 8 Year Old Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon The Prime Barrel Pick #85

Reflecting on our Colorado barrel-picking adventure, we are convinced more than ever that 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 not forget 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, they source like many out there, mostly 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; it was a masterclass that he's now channeling into Old Elk's core and single barrel offerings (Old Elk's mashbill was created by Greg specifically for Old Elk).   In a pure Prime Barrel style move, we roped Greg into our barrel-picking squad, expanding our lineup to a formidable nine. The hunt began with a lineup of 12 barrels—bourbon, Wheated Bourbon, and rye. And guess what? We wen