Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel 90 Proof 750mL

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel 90 Proof is a single-barrel Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery and named for the master distiller who helped define modern single-barrel bourbon.

From the Producer

Elmer T. Lee (1919–2013) joined what is now Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, after returning from service in the Second World War, and spent much of his career there, eventually serving as master distiller. He is widely credited with helping revive the category of single-barrel bourbon in the United States and was instrumental in the creation of Blanton's Single Barrel, the first modern single-barrel bourbon. The bourbon named for him uses Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #2 (higher-rye) and is aged in the distillery's warehouses before being bottled at 90 proof. Lee remained a brand ambassador for the distillery until shortly before his death in 2013.

Tasting Profile

Matured spirits from this category typically show a balance of grain sweetness, oak-derived vanilla and a warming finish. The specific character depends on age, cask selection and producer style.

Why Solera Hong Kong

Solera is the Hong Kong destination for Buffalo Trace single-barrel bourbon, with Sheung Wan pickup for collectors following the Elmer T. Lee bottling programme.

Best For

Best suited to enthusiasts of mature aged spirits, gifting on milestone occasions, and after-dinner service. Neat or with a drop of water is the recommended tasting approach.