{"product_id":"old-elk-sour-mash-reserve-whiskey-750ml","title":"Old Elk Sour Mash Reserve Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eOld Elk Sour Mash Reserve Whiskey 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold and complex limited-release whiskey that showcases the artistry of Master Distiller \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eGreg Metze\u003c\/strong\u003e. This special expression from Old Elk’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eMaster’s Blend Series\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the distillery’s classic bourbon and high-malt mash bills, resulting in a rich and flavorful sour mash whiskey that’s perfectly balanced between sweetness, spice, and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eThe “sour mash” technique — where a portion of a previous distillation is used to start the next — enhances consistency and depth of flavor. 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