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The holidays might be over, but the fun continues. This week, we welcome our first ever female co-host to the podcast to discuss a very interesting pour. The Old Elk Distillery was founded in 2013 by Curt Richardson and proudly calls Fort Collins, Colorado home. With longtime MGP distiller Greg Metze at the helm, Old Elk's "quiet on purpose" motto has been tested by the excellent and buzzworthy products they are releasing. In this episode, we taste and review Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend. Coming in at 111.7 proof and boasting four different types of base distillate with secondary cask finishing of 2 years (sherry, port, rum, and sauternes), there is no telling what we will think of this one. While we are happy that you are back with us for another week, you might want to watch out! Kenny is airing some grievances, but Anthony and the special guest host help bring him back down to earth. We are happy that you are part of our herd. Cheers! -------------------------- Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupky FB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupky TW: https://twitter.com/themashupky Partnership Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUP Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman Thank you so much for listening!

Greg Metze Master Distiller For Old Elk Joins The Herf!  THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY!!   The guys take the show on the road due to a power outage! Legendary Master Distiller Greg Metze, the man behind the recipe of Old Elk Bourbon joins us for a sit down interview. Also returning to the Herf is Jeff Travis, Old Elk NY State Market manager. In this episode we discuss 2015 Distiller of the Year (Whiskey Advocate), Greg Metze's Career in the bourbon industry. Hear it from the man himself how he came from humble beginnings to being the man behind the curtain for over 100 different brands of bourbon throughout his career.  Greg also discusses how his journey with Old Elk began and his love of the process brought him to be considered an industry pioneer. This all went down while the guys sampled the latest edition to the Old Elk Master's Blend Series.   Cigar: •Aging Room Quattro Nicaraguan Sonata Torpedo Whiskey: •Old Elk Master's Blend Series: Wheat N' Rye     Follow us on:   Podbean: https://acigarhustlerspodcast.podbean.com Buzzsprout: https://downtoherfpodcast.buzzsprout.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKhxsobU8k8EAyYBgWoCBaQ   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtoherfpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtoherfpodcast/

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Greg Metze became Old Elk Distillery's Master Distiller in 2016 following a 38-year career at Seagram's Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, one of the world's largest distilleries. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with him at Maize+Mash in Glen Ellyn. It was a great conversation about his career and all things Old Elk.

Master Distiller Greg Metze joins the show to share the professional and life lessons he's learned during four decades in the whiskey industry. Before leaving a 38-year career at Seagrams and MGP, Greg crafted custom mash bills for Old Elk. The creative freedom of working with new grain-builds inspired him to leave his legacy in Indiana of distilling 65% bourbons and 85% of ryes in the market, and blaze a new path with Old Elk by using his knowledge and passion for creating the highest quality spirits.Guests: Greg Metze & Ross GrahamHosts: Jake Hukee & Peter KImListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com

Over the past 20 years, rye whiskey has moved from being an also-ran to taking the spotlight, with bartenders and distillers nationwide rediscovering its promise. Our March/April 2023 issue dives deep into today's world of rye, and for this episode, we talk with three distillers about their enthusiasm for making rye whiskey: Nicole Austin from Cascade Hollow Distilling, Todd Leopold from Leopold Bros. Distillery, and Greg Metze from Old Elk.Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbibemagazine.com, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and if you're not already a subscriber, we'd love to have you join us—click here to subscribe. 

Old Elk's new market manager, Eric Rosentreter explains the rise of their single barrel program, and the responsibility of selling/representing a whiskey made by a living legend like Greg Metze.Guest: Eric RosentreterHosts: Jake HukeeListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com

Old Elk's new market manager, Eric Rosentreter returns to the show to talk about his new job with the Colorado distillery. Eric explains the rise of their single barrel program, and the responsibility of selling/representing a whiskey made by a living legend like Greg Metze.Guests: Eric RosentreterHosts: Jake HukeeListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com

As happens when any particular spirit booms, the US saw a barrage of sourced whiskey come onto the market when the interest in Bourbon began to peak. But one brand, Old Elk, decided to turn sourcing on its head. They went, as a lot of sourced Bourbon brands had before them, to the massive Lawrenceberg, Indiana distillery, MGP but rather than just accept a little bit of tweaking on the liquid, they engaged Master Distiller Greg Metze to create a whole new mash bill. That collaboration would not only see a unique spirit produced but also ended up with Metze taking the reins as the brand's master distiller. We talk to the man who has really been at the helm of old elk since its inception about smooth Bourbon, malted barley, and the legacy that comes from Infinity.

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 25th 2022. Pursuit Spirits raises $8M for future whiskey purchases. Jack Daniel's takes a dog toy manufacturer to the Supreme Court. Old Elk Distillery is proud to announce the second annual release of Master Distiller Greg Metze's Infinity Blend Series.Show Notes: Pursuit Spirits has financed $8 million in future bourbon and rye whiskey barrel purchases American Rye: A Guide to the Nation's First Spirit by Clay Risen Jack Daniel's takes a dog toy manufacturer to the Supreme Court Frank August announces two expressions: the first single barrel releases and ‘Case Study' series Rabbit Hole re-releasing Raceking Founder's Collection Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Distillery Series selection #10 WhistlePig PiggyBack Legends Series: Brothers Osborne Barrel Hidden Barn Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Series Two Two new Stellum Black specialty blends Old Elk Distillery is proud to announce the second annual release of Master Distiller Greg Metze's Infinity Blend Series @pursuitspirits @risenc @jackdaniels_us @thefrankaugust @rabbithole @whistlepigwhiskey @brothersosborne @hidden_barn @stellumspirits @oldelkbourbon Support this podcast on Patreon

Live From WI Whiskey Fest, Ross Graham, Director of Sales at Old Elk Distillery shares how Greg Metze, Old Elk's Master Distiller is using his historic pedigree to shape the brand into one of the most emerging brands in America. Also, our good friend Eric Rosentreter of Woodinville Whiskey joins the conversation halfway through the episode to share his industry insights.Guests: Roos Graham & Eric RosentreterHosts: Jake HukeeListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com

Nate & Derek interview Greg Metze about his 40 plus years in distilling. From his time at Seagrams's and MGP to his current position at Old Elk. Listen or watch your new favorite podcast.Get your official Whiskey Straight Up Glencairn:  https://whiskeystraightup.com/shop/Get better help with BetterHelp!  For 10% off your first month:  https://betterhelp.com/whiskeystraightupFor 15% off AND FREE SHIPPING, use code "WHISKEYSTRAIGHTUP" @ http://www.liquid-iv.comView all our videos:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfOZSqSw1U2HGAy7Jz_uSgApple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-straight-up/id1634977533Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZOacL3PuxXxzoTnqxHYRjGoogle Podcasts:  https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMDE2Nzk1LnJzcwiHeartRadio:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-whiskey-straight-up-99517397/Amazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/39a0119f-da42-469f-a47c-b754105c3698/whiskey-straight-up?refMarker=null&Our website:  https://whiskeystraightup.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/whiskeystraightupInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeystraightup/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/wsureviews

We are catching up with Old Elk's Master Distiller, Greg Metze, since his last appearance back in Episode 101.  Old Elk Distillery is continuing to grow, expand its limited release portfolio , and experiment with blends and finishes. We taste their Master's Blend Series offerings, Four Grain Bourbon and Double Wheat. Find out what's going on in Fort Collins Colorado in this week's episode of Bourbon Lens.  Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.   e are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens   About Greg Metze Greg Metze, Master Distiller at Old Elk Distillery, has four decades of distilling experience, starting at the Joseph E. Seagram & Sons Distillery located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in 1978. He is considered one of the spirits industry's premier master distillers and has had a hand in crafting many of the whiskies on the shelf today. Greg's connection to Old Elk traces back to the distillery's inception. He was master distiller at MGP Ingredients when Old Elk Distillery asked him, in 2013, to create the signature mash bill for Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey that would bring to life the vision of Old Elk's founder, Curt Richardson. With an unrestricted approach, Greg's direction helped develop a custom mashbill with four times more malted barley than the conventional recipe. After spending most of his career at Seagram & Sons (which later became LDI and then MGP Ingredients), Greg was offered the Master Distiller position at Old Elk. He joined Old Elk Distillery in 2016, marking the first time he has ever worked exclusively for one brand.   Greg and head distiller Kate Douglas developed Old Elk's proprietary Slow CutTM proofing process, where the liquid is proofed down over an extended period of time instead of the traditional 24-48 hours. This results in less heat created during the proofing process, and thus a smoother tasting bourbon. All Old Elk whiskies, including this wheat whiskey, go through the Slow Cut™  proofing process. While Greg quietly earned fame among whiskey enthusiasts as the master distiller behind many popular sourced whiskey brands, he now has a distillery and a legacy brand to call “home.”

Will and Greeze had the opportunity to sit down with Greg Metze, Master Distiller of Old Elk Distillery, and talk about his long career in the business, creating new mashbills at Old Elk, and the time Greeze beat him in an online gameshow. We get to do this all while drinking some fine Old Elk Whiskey, including a few limited releases you need to be on the look out for.  Thanks to Greg and Old Elk for making time for us.  Support us: patreon.com/thepodcask Shop with us: thepodcask.com/store Join Our Barrel Club: OakandThieves.com  

Episode 101 features Old Elk Distillery. Five different bottlings are noted, with a tasting from the Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is bottled in 750ml at 44% ABV, or 88 proof and it retails for $45. Enjoy this episode with a neat pour of any Old Elk product! The official website for Old Elk: https://www.oldelk.com/ (https://www.oldelk.com/) Brief Historical Timeline: 1880 - Brand is originally created 1888 - Old Elk Trademark is registered by Stoll, Vanatta & Co Prohibition Years - Old Elk is produced by Stitzel Distillery as a "medicinal spirit" Post Prohibition - Stitzel-Weller Distillery continues production of Old Elk, without the "medicinal" moniker 1972 - Brand is sold to Norton-Simon who abandons it 2013 - Entrepreneur Curt Richardson resurrects the Old Elk brand, acquiring the trademark 2013 - Greg Metze creates a custom mash bill for Old Elk's signature bourbon 2017 - Old Elk launches in Colorado and California 2021 - Annual sales of about $16 million Key Cocktails: Old Elk is perfect neat, right out of the bottle. You can mix it or chill it if you like. References: Most of the content for this episode came from an interview and tasting conducted with Greg Metze, Master Distiller for Old Elk. https://www.mgpingredients.com/ (MGP Ingredients) https://bourbonveach.com/2020/07/15/tasting-notes-old-elk-blended-straight-bourbon/ (Early Brand History from Bourbon Veach) https://www.gearpatrol.com/food/drinks/a703762/the-greatest-whiskey-maker-youve-never-heard-of-is-finally-getting-his-due/ (Article on Greg Metze from Gear Patrol) https://bourbonlens.com/101-old-elk-distillery/ (Bourbon Lens Overview of Old Elk Distillery) Contact Information: Official show website is: https://www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com/ (www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com) Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf (http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur (https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ (https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/) Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

In all of his years as Master Distiller at MGP, Greg Metze never had to worry about the blending side of making whiskey. Now, at Old Elk, he's added blending to his portfolio - and has just released a couple of new Master's Blend whiskies that blend Old Elk's unique mashbills. He's also had to learn the marketing side of the business as well, and he'll join us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, it's last call for tours at Kentucky's Barton 1792 Distillery even as other distillers continue to ramp up their visitor experiences. We'll have the latest on new releases, tasting notes, and much more on this week's WhiskyCast!

Greg Metze, the Master Distiller for Old Elk, along with Luis Gonzalez, the CEO for Old Elk, join us for a long overdue conversation about what's been going on at Old Elk and to taste the Infinity Blend that Greg has been working so hard on. We also talk about what to expect in 2022 from Old Elk. Hope y'all enjoy! Cheers!  Shop orcacoolers.com and use the code DADSEASON for 20% off your order. ORCA: For All of Life's Adventures. If you're a bourbon group, distillery, or store, get wholesale laser etched products at www.distilleryproducts.com  Get in on the action at www.action247.com use code DADS100 for Action 24/7 to match 50% of your first deposit up to $800

Join us on the porch as we sit down with the one and only Greg Metze from the Old Elk Distillery. Greg is a pioneer in the industry whose knowledge and experience  dates back more than 40 years. Greg tells us all about his training at the Seagram's Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the transitions of ownership of the distillery over the years, and how he began the process of creating the mash bill for his newest venture, Old Elk Bourbon. We also hear all about the exciting things happening at the Old Elk Distillery and we taste through Old Elk's Straight Bourbon and two special releases: the Old Elk Infinity Blend and Old Elk Sour Mash Batch 3. Cheers y'all!

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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Bespoken Spirits, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with a true legend in the Bourbon industry, Greg Metze, Master Distiller, of Old Elk Distillery in Ft. Collins, Colorado. The guys talk with Greg about his incredible career as the Master Distiller at the Seagram's Distillery/MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the relationships that he developed with the team at Old Elk that led him to leave MGP after 38 years to start a brand new Distillery featuring whiskies with some extremely unique mashbills, and what the future looks like for both Greg and Old Elk. And they also taste and review Old Elk's Wheat Whiskey, their Wheated Bourbon, their Blended Bourbon, and their 95-5 Rye. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Bespoken Spirits, and sponsored by Liquor Barn, Country Smooth, Penelope Bourbon, The Stave Restaurant, Frey Ranch Distillery, Three Chord Bourbon, Spirits of French Lick, and Davidson Reserve. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.bespokenspirits.com      www.liquorbarn.com              www.countrysmooth.com www.penelopebourbon.com www.thestavekentucky.com  www.freyranch.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.spiritsoffrenchlick.com www.davidsonreserve.com

In this week's episode, we talk to the whiskey legend Greg Metze from Old Elk. He tells us about how he got started in whiskey, how much whiskey he's made, and his legacy with Old Elk. To drink is to live! MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com Ryan: ryan@thebalasbrothers.com Alec: alec@thebalasbrothers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bourbon-library/support

We're joined by American Whiskey Legend, Greg Metze, for this week's podcast. If you don't know his name yet, you'll definitely know his whiskey.  Greg has decades of experience at one of the largest spirits producers in the United States; MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. As part of his retirement planning, Greg decided to venture out on his own and develop products for the Old Elk Distillery, including the 3 we taste through in this episode.  Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey 5 year. 100 proof  Mashbill: 95% wheat; 5% barley Old Elk Straight Wheated Bourbon 5 year. 92 proof Mashbill: 51% corn; 45% wheat; 4% barley Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon  At least 4 years. 88 proof Mashbill: 51% corn; 15% rye; 34% barley Greg Metze, Master Distiller at Old Elk Distillery, has four decades of distilling experience, starting at the Joseph E. Seagram & Sons Distillery located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in 1978.  He is considered one of the spirits industry’s premier master distillers and has had a hand in crafting many of the whiskies on the shelf today. Greg’s connection to Old Elk traces back to the distillery’s inception. He was master distiller at MGP Ingredients when Old Elk Distillery asked him, in 2013, to create the signature mash bill for Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey that would bring to life the vision of Old Elk’s founder, Curt Richardson. With full creative control, Greg personally developed a custom mash bill with four times more malted barley than conventional bourbon recipes. Many of the barrels of liquid from that mash bill are still aging and are not yet on the market. Greg has personally overseen the production of several Old Elk products. Even though he was employed at MGP Ingredients when he started on the Old Elk project, Greg was entrusted with full leadership and creative control so he can speak to the quality that’s inside every bottle. Greg and head distiller Kate Douglas developed Old Elk’s proprietary Slow Cut™ proofing process, where the liquid is proofed down over a period of weeks instead of the traditional 24-48 hours. This results in less heat created during the proofing process, and thus a smoother tasting bourbon.  We really enjoyed our time with Greg and tasting through his whiskey creations. If you are looking for a unique whiskey, definitely seek out Old Elk.  You will not be disappointed. We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to give us feedback on our podcast.  If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your podcast app, leave us a review, or tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers, Scott, Michael & JakeThe Bourbon Lens Photo Credit: Old Elk Distillery Links: Greg Metze Bio Greg Metze Tasting   The Best Whiskey Distiller You've Never Heard of Is Finally Getting His Due The Biggest Distillery You’ve Never Heard of is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana Five Fascinating Facts About MGP Distillery A Visit to MGP's Lawrenceburg Distillery 7 Great Wheated Whiskies That Aren't Pappy Old Elk Bourbon Embraces the Science of "Slow Cut" Water Proofing for Whiskey Old Elk: Fort Collins' mystery distiller emerges (2016 Article) Colorado's Old Elk Distillery Adds 3 New Whiskeys From Master Distiller Greg Metze

On the second episode of the Bourbon Showdown Podcast, a podcast dedicated to everything Bourbon, we welcome the legendary, 2020 Impact Award winner, Mr. Greg Metze of Old Elk Bourbon! He walks us through his 40+ year career, how he started, how he became known as the Godfather of Modern Rye Whiskey and how he came to be the Master Distiller for Old Elk Bourbon. We taste three of Old Elks delicious offerings, their Blended Whiskey, their Wheated Bourbon and their Rye Whiskey and guess what... all three are amazing! Join us for the second episode of the Bourbon Showdown Podcast and our special guest, Mr. Greg Metze! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Greg Metze became Old Elk Distillery’s Master Distiller following a 38-year career at Seagram’s Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, one of the world’s largest distilleries. During this time, he specialized in developing bourbon whiskeys, rye whiskeys, exotic whiskeys, batch light whiskeys, gin, and vodka.After graduating from the University of Cincinnati in 1978 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Greg spent his entire professional career preparing for his Master Distiller role, which he achieved in 2002. The path took him from entry-level shift supervisory positions, to maintenance, engineering, and on to production where he learned the art of running a distillery.Throughout his career, Greg has leveraged his technical background and acquired knowledge of distillery practices to produce products that customers appreciate. As Master Distiller for Old Elk, he shares his passion and experience with others by leading the distilling team and practicing the fine art of producing premium distilled spirits.Bourbons in podcast Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 51% corn, 43% malted barley, 15% rye. 88 proofOld Elk Straight Rye Whiskey - 95% rye, 5% malted barley. 100 proofOld Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey - 95% wheat, 5% malted barley. 100 proofOld Elk Wheated Bourbon - 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley

School is in session this week as Page sits down with Kate Douglas and Greg Metze, the distillers behind the delightful distillate at Old Elk in Fort Collins, CO. From flavors and memories to the chemistry and biology of it all, you're bound to walk away with a few bits of new info and a big smile.  

Join in for this episode as Tyler, Dude, and Brett welcome Greg Metze from Old Elk on the show to discuss bourbon, distilling, blending, aging, and many other amazing topics.  We had a great time talking with Greg about the industry and his history at MGP, LDI, and Seagram's, before heading over to Old Elk.  So please, sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy!! Show Mentions: Old Elk Distillery #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey  #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyourway #yourbourbonroad #blantons #pappyvanwinkle #vodkasucks #ohiopodcast #bourbonpodcast #columbuspodcast #angelsenvy   the bourbon enthusiast  bourbon hunters  bourbon lover  breaking bourbon  bourbon drinkers  bourbon porn  kentucky straightbourbon  kentucky bourbon  the bourbon alliance  bourbon  bourbon life  bourbon lifestyle  bourbon enthusiast  bourbon whiskey   bourbon country  deck pour  bourbongram  instabourbon  your bourbon yourway  your bourbon road  blantons  pappy van winkle  vodka sucks  ohio podcast  bourbon podcast  columbus podcast

Tune in as we talk with Old Elk's Master Distiller - Greg Metze! Greg has been in this business for over 40 years, produced over 280 million bottles of rye whiskey, and is an incredibly informative, kind, and entertaining guest. We are thrilled to have him join us as we continue with our Colorado Series! Enjoy!

In this episode, Matt talks to Old Elk Master Distiller, Greg Metze. Greg became Old Elk Distillery's Master Distiller following a 38-year career at Seagram's Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, one of the world's largest distilleries. During this time, he specialized in developing bourbon whiskeys, rye whiskeys, exotic whiskeys, batch light whiskeys, gin, and vodka. Greg sits down with Matt to talk about the new Big Red, Old Elk Single Barrel picks...single barrel bourbon, single barrel rye whiskey, and single barrel wheat whiskey... all bottled at cask strength! If you want to try any of the spirits Matt tasted on the show you can ORDER ONLINE or from the BIG RED LIQUORS APP for Curbside Pickup Service. It's as easy as 1,2,3! Start Your Order -  bigredliquors.com Simply select your store, browse and search for Old Elk products and start a CURBSIDE order. Your store will notify you when it is ready for pickup. Best of all, our NO TOUCH curbside will leave you with peace of mind and the great products you want ASAP.

You may know Greg Metze as the former Master Distiller for MGP but that's not even half the story. Having been taught by Seagrams, and furthered his craft through LDI and MGP, he's one of the most knowledgeable distillers in the game. Now, he's finally able to let loose and bring his creativity to the table with Old Elk. We went live with Greg last Friday and spoke on his history as well as what he is doing with Old Elk. It's a master class in distilling you don't want to miss. Get your liquor delivered with www.caskcartel.com All glassware provided by www.distilleryproducts.com  

The industry has fallen in love with Binny’s Handpicked Casks, but how does the Whiskey Hotline pick spirits for the legendary program? This episode of Barrel to Bottle is your chance to be there for the handpicking process. The Whiskey Hotline is joined by Greg Metze, Master Distiller at Old Elk Distillery and formerly of Seagram’s Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, one of the world’s largest distilleries. Together they’ll pick four new barrels of Binny’s Handpicks.  Listen for industry secrets from Old Elk and insider dirt on MGP. Plus a customer Q&A about whiskey on the rocks.

This episode features highlights and observations from the American Whiskey Convention help in Philadelphia, PA at the Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology. The evening was hosted by the Delaware Valley Fields Foundation. Learn more about Seed Spark and the Rosen Rye Project. There was definitely something for everyone to sample and enjoy with more then 250 whiskeys and spirits from over 50 American Distilleries. Fermented Adventure The Podcast made some new friends and got to see some old ones too. A highlight was getting to spend time speaking with Greg Metze and Laura Fields. It was an evening to remember and we are looking forward to next year. Cheers.

After a long couple of barrel selections of Old Elk Cask Strength Bourbon in Nashville, Greg Metze was nice enough to sit down with us for a conversation. The only problem was that he only had 20 minutes before he had to go to the airport (don't worry we'll be talking to him again). After talking to him, it's easy to see that there are going to be great things coming out of Fort Collins, CO with Old Elk. Listen and hear for yourself! Intro/Outro: Springtide "Fall Asleep Under the Millions of Stars"

The Dads see what's going on in Fort Collins, Colorado as they sip on Old Elk Bourbon and Dry Town Gin from Old Elk Distillery. The Master Distiller is Greg Metze, whose reputation is already stellar from 38 years at Segram's/MGP and a list of distilleries he's consulted for, so we're really looking forward to this one. Cheers! Intro/Outro: Springtide "Fall Asleep Under the Millions of Stars"

The spotlight is set on the man who has made non-distilling producers famous. It's an exclusive podcast to the operations behind one of the largest distilleries in the world. Our guest spent nearly 40 years with that very famous Indiana distillery. It's safe to say, Greg Metze probably produced more bourbon and rye in a single year than some master distillers will in a lifetime once you hear about the size and scale of MGP. Let’s do what we all always do and start from the beginning. Do you remember your introduction into whiskey? Can you talk about your education and what led you into distillation? So lets look at your history at MGP Ingredients. What was your career path and trajectory there? The internals of MGPi aren’t discussed very much. How big is the operation there? What was the idea to distill all that rye before it became popular? Are there more spirits that were produced than others? What was the break out in bourbon vs rye being produced? Do you pride yourself in knowing that 90% of the Ryes and probably a good percentage of bourbon on the shelves of liquor stores is all from your work? How popular was contract distilling 10 years ago? Do you feel a bit angered or left out knowing there are tons of NDPs out there who are making a fortune telling a story about a rye that you created? Talk us through the process of selling to an NDP. Are they coming to MGP asking for juice? Is MGP coming to them first trying to sell them? Are there contracts that say you can or can't market a MGP bourbon or rye? Are there boundaries on how they market MGP juice? I'd like to know if they have ever had to turn someone away with either just buying sourced barrels or contract distilling? If so what is the pecking order or criteria? What are NDPs doing to make their product different or if it's all the same stuff? Are NDPs taking barrel from the same warehouses or how do they pick and choose? Did the whiskey boom hurt MGP getting rid of aged stocks? Lets talk about Old Elk in Colorado

 Dave Pickerell is well known in the bourbon world, he was former master distiller at Maker’s Mark and owns a consulting business, Oak View Spirits, where he has designed equipment, systems and processes for about 100 distilleries worldwide including WhistlePig, Hillrock, Corsair, and many others. This episode dives into to the distilleries themselves, the pricing behind Boss Hog,  and questions we would want to know from a master distiller like grain sourcing. State of Logic Podcast connect the dots on relevant topics with interesting people as their guests. They explore recent books, culture, movies, science, politics and other random thoughts about life. As usual, lets start from the beginning. Do you remember your introduction into whiskey or bourbon? Did you think chemical engineering would lead to spirits? First off, do you get tired of talking about your past at Makers? Do you think Maker’s put you on the map? Do people still ask you to sign Maker’s stuff? It seems that consulting is becoming a pretty big business because there’s the likes of you, Jim Rutledge, Nancy Fraley, Greg Metze, and the list goes on. Is there that much demand? Are you training new distillers? Do they get off track? Master distillers today are seen is high regards as a big marketing tool and the face of the brand relies on that one person. However, you’re wearing the badge of many distilleries at one time. Are you asked to go to places to talk about a specific brand? Do you play favorites? You’re still heavily involved with WhistlePig still, correct? Talk about the brand a bit because it’s one we typically don’t talk about on the show. It’s just sourced MGPi, right? So what are you doing that’s adding a bit of pizzazz to it? Tell me, what’s up with the pricing on Boss Hog? What sort of magic are you doing that makes a $500 bottle of whiskey? You are working with craft distilleries every day, what’s the biggest challenge you see facing them? Are you trying to produce the same product at all these places? Because when I think about it you could just have the Dave Pickerall SKUs where you say here’s your 3 options, choose one and we will put everything in that bucket Whats your theory on sourcing grains? Are chewing on them? Or after distillation? Discuss year to year variation of crops affect on flavors. Discuss how sourcing grains from different parts of the world makes a difference in the finished product.

  Greg Metze spent years making whisky near the banks of the Ohio River, but he never really got the recognition he deserved because his distillery was on the northern side of the river in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. After 38 years at what started out as the Seagram's distillery, then became LDI and finally MGP, Greg retired last year intending to focus on consulting work. Curt and Nancy Richardson first met Greg several years ago when he created a custom Bourbon mashbill for the whiskey brand they were developing in Colorado, and after a few months of consulting, they persuaded him to come out of retirement and become their master distiller. Now, Greg's signature is on the front of every bottle of their new Old Elk Bourbon. We'll talk with Greg Metze about his new job - and his old one - on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, the owners of Jose Cuervo Tequila are expanding their whiskey portfolio with a $205 million dollar deal for the Pendleton Whisky brand, while Diageo is changing its tune about opening a visitors center at its new Bulleit Distillery in Kentucky. There's also a new world record holder for the bar with the largest whisky selection - but is it really a world record? The answer might just surprise you...