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Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon

(0.75l, 45%)


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Honouring the father of Single Barrels. RIP (1919 - 2013). 
 
The Buffalo Trace Distillery which is located in Frankfort, Kentucky has been making Bourbon Whiskey for over 200 years. In all these years they've never stopped producing Whiskey - not even in the days of Prohibition, when they were allowed to produce "medicinal" Whiskey, khm. In the past decade Buffalo Trace has won more awards than any other distillery in the World, including seven "Distillery of the Year" titles.
 
The Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon is named after Buffalo Trace master distiller Elmer T. Lee, a WWII veteran and the father of single barrel bottling. Lee had worked at the distillery for over 4 decades and continued selecting the barrels even after retirement. He’s recently passed away, but left behind a legacy worth retelling.  
 
Lee’s single barrel Bourbon is bottled from an individual ageing barrel, not from the blend of many. It has no age statement, but it is assumed the average age is 9-14 years.  Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon has won Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2013, and countless others over the years. 
 
  • Category
    American Whiskey
  • Style
    Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Region
    Kentucky
  • Country
    United States
  • Alcohol
    45%
  • Distillery
    Buffalo Trace
  • Age
    9 Year Old
  • Single Cask?
    Yes

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honey
vanilla
citrus peel
sweet
oak
bitter
leather
candy
marzipan
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Bourbon rules refer to manufacturing methods rather than location. Bourbon must be matured in new and charred American white oak casks for at least 2 years. If the bottle has no age statement, the Bourbon is at least 4 years old. No coloring or flavoring of any type is allowed, and the mash bill must contain at least 51% corn.

Tasting Notes
Colour
Amber Gold.
 
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Sweet and rich. Maple syrup, brown sugar, citrus peel, honey, old leather and walnuts. Notes of clover and vanilla.
 
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Honey, vanilla, light spices, notes of bitter orange, lemon candy and marzipan. Warm and balanced.
 
Finish
Long, warm, with remnants of honey, citrus and lingering oak spiciness.
 
Comment 
A fantastically balanced Bourbon, great value for the money - fantastic for beginners and veterans alike. A must-have Bourbon. 

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Rafael
Rafael,
Probably my favorite bourbon right now
 
GEORGE
GEORGE,
I love the vanilla that comes out right away but this is also well balanced with honey sweetness and oak as well. Complex and balanced and very approachable. I need more!
 
Tyler
Tyler,
Nose: pastries, brown sugar, toast, butter and jam. Palate: very relaxed and sweet, seems like it has a low rye presence. Bananas, brown sugar, a touch of cinnamon and vanilla. Quick finish. Maybe this is a tad overhyped? It's good, but considering the rarity, I thought it would be more memorable.
 
Allen
Allen,
I enjoyed the flavor of this great sipper. Butterscotch comes to mind right away and I think it a real treat to have....if you can find it.
 
Dennis
Dennis,
My favorite whiskey. Full body with caramel and vanilla.
 
Andres
Andres,
Oak and honey taste. Sweet smell
 
Christopher
Christopher,
My all time favorite! Pappy 15’s better looking younger brother.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
Was very mellow and didn't have alot of flavor. May have just been a bad pour but didn't do much for me this tasting
 
Marie
Marie,
Extremely smooth. Will provide more insight over the weekend
 
Steve
Steve,
Oh so smooth and satisfying. Caramel and citrus pleasure
 
guest
guest,
My favorite whiskey of all time
 
Chad
Chad,
So far the best bourbon I ever tasted.
 
guest
guest,
So sweet on the nose and silky smooth on the palate! Sweet through the finish with just the right amount of spice. A true sipping bourbon.
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
Favorite bourbon. Super smooth, great flavor
 
Michael
Michael,
Excellent
 
Chris
Chris,
Has a bite
 
Charles
Charles,
One of my favorite go to bourbons. Just the right amount of spice.
 
guest
guest,
Flavor, smooth
 
Dan
Dan,
One of my favorite bourbons. This is one smooth with a warm finish and great balance.
 
Mason
Mason,
Still my favorite bourbon. Butterscotch and caramel in the beginning with oak at the end. It's my favorite bourbon to drink neat. Wish it wasn't so hard to find.
 
Eilis
Eilis,
Probably the smoothest, most delicious expression of American bourbon I’ve ever tasted. We were gifted a bottle that had belonged to a friend’s cheating ex, which may have also improved the flavor. I never would have considered spending that much on a bourbon (normally a Scotch person) but this converted me. Superb. Like sipping Kentucky sunshine.
 
Don
Don,
Smooth, very smooth. I like this one a lot
 
Mike
Mike,
Though it shares the same mash bill as Blantons, and Rock hill farms, I rank it marginally behind both. Super solid though
 
Joshua
Joshua,
Im getting a strong earthiness that reminds me of peat... hmmm
 
John
John,
Very good classic bourbon taste
 
Ryan
Ryan,
Crazy smooth
 
Steve
Steve,
Another bottle that is over priced at most retailers in new york. When I can find it at a decent price I try to pick up as many bottles as they will sell me. I always keep a bottle in my liquor cabinet.
 
Chris
Chris,
Favorite Bourbon by far
 
Allen
Allen,
My favorite stand by bourbon until it became hard to find. The perfect baseline, balancing all things that make bourbon what it is: spicy but not too long an afterburn; caramel sweetness, but not too much; from nose to tongue to throat, it's a classic bourbon experience from beginning to end.
 
Antti
Antti,
It is an outstanding, rich, Straight Bourbon Whiskey with a sweet birth & a warm & balanced life, that leads to a long & warming death!
 
Anthony
Anthony,
Slightly more bight than Colonel Taylor, not as flavorful as Buffalo Trace. Still a solid pour.
 
Mike
Mike,
Great everyday sipper if you could get it everyday.
 
Scott
Scott,
This is the bourbon that all other bourbons should be judged by. Not fancy--just perfectly bourbon. Wish it was more widely available.
 
Brian
Brian,
One of the best
 
Mitch
Mitch,
Smooth and refined
 
Terry
Terry,
Very good neat or with a cube
 
Shean
Shean,
What bourbon should taste like. A little sweet a little heat and smooth with or with out water
 
guest
guest,
Another top notch bang for your buck. Full of flavor with a nice smooth sweet ending. Along with Eagle Rare this should be in your pantry.
 
David
David,
One of my all time favorites. Smooth with balanced flavor profile throughout.
 
Crispin
Crispin,
Simply, the smoothest bourbon I’ve ever tasted! The notes of Honey are not overdone, there’s a great citrus hint on the lingering finish. My favorite, by a long stretch.
 
Sean
Sean,
Favorite bourbon so far
 
Colin
Colin,
Probably my favorite
 
guest
guest,
Great spicy tones on a bold honey flavor
 
Dr
Dr,
Smooth and oh so nice!
 
Frank
Frank,
Smooth, still like the wheaters....but good
 
Tim
Tim,
My absolute favorite. Sweet aroma and so smooth. First sip is tight and gets even better from there on with every sip. Vanilla's, caramel the flavors go on and on but so easy sippin.
 
Joseph
Joseph,
Caramel start. Bold but smooth finish. One of my go to bourbons...if you can find it.
 
Stu
Stu,
The definition of mellow. Perfect sweetness.
 
guest
guest,
Incredible bourbon. Extremely well-balanced riot of flavors. Love!
 
Jimmy
Jimmy,
Very good.
 
Julius
Julius,
An absolute classic. This dram is balanced and smooth but with a backbone.
 
guest
guest,
Love this so much!
 
Nolan
Nolan,
Smooth and perfect finish.
 
Marc
Marc,
Near perfect
 
David
David,
Smooth bourbon
 
guest
guest,
Musty
 
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