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About This Bourbon
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel is Buffalo Trace's tribute to the master distiller who put single barrel bourbon on the shelf, and this bottle dates from 2013, the final year of his life.
The bourbon uses Mash Bill #2, the higher-rye recipe also found in Blanton's, and carries no age statement.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Clove, vanilla and old leather.
- Palate: Honey and ripe fruit balanced by vanilla and a light peppery spice.
- Finish: Warm and long, with honey fading into gentle oak.
Serving & Food
Drink it neat or with one cube, alongside roast chicken with honey and thyme, Cantonese roast goose or crème brûlée.
Good to Know
Which mash bill? Mash Bill #2, the higher-rye recipe also used for Blanton's.
Why does 2013 matter? It's the year Elmer T. Lee died.
Product Details
| Producer | Buffalo Trace Distillery |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Kentucky |
| Mash Bill | Mash Bill #2 |
| ABV | 45% (90 proof) |
| Size | 750mL |
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About the Distillery
Buffalo Trace, part of the Sazerac Company, first put Elmer T. Lee's name on a bottle in 1986, two years after he had launched Blanton's as a single barrel bourbon.