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About This Bourbon
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Sour Mash is Buffalo Trace's tribute to the man who brought single barrel bourbon to market.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Vanilla, clove and honey, with orange peel and a little polished leather.
- Palate: Silky and even.
- Finish: Warm and slow to fade, ending on vanilla, dry oak and pepper.
Serving & Food
Try it neat, then with a little chilled water to bring the honey forward. Char siu, honey-glazed chicken wings or a cheese plate with Manchego.
Good to Know
What does sour mash mean? Spent mash from a previous run is added to the next, for consistency.
Which mash bill? Mash Bill #2, the higher-rye of Buffalo Trace's two bourbon recipes.
Product Details
| Producer | Buffalo Trace Distillery |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Mash Bill | Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (higher rye) |
| Age | No age statement |
| ABV | 45% (90 proof) |
| Size | 750mL |
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About the Distillery
Elmer T. Lee, master distiller at Frankfort from 1969, launched Blanton's in 1984, the first modern bourbon sold one barrel at a time. The Sazerac Company has owned the distillery, now Buffalo Trace, since 1992.