Woman Master Spirit Blender | Melinda Maddox, Old Elk

Woman Master Spirit Blender | Melinda Maddox, Old Elk

Melinda Maddox took an unconventional path to whiskey. With a background in bartending and hospitality, she first gained recognition in mixology, winning cocktail competitions before transitioning into production. She joined Old Elk in 2019 as beverage director and quickly moved into production management, overseeing blending, bottling and new product development. In 2024, she became the brand’s first master blender, creating award-winning expressions like Cigar Cut, which earned gold medals at major spirits competitions.

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Old Elk Slow Cut Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey 88 Proof 750ml