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.
What does Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon taste like?
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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.
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,
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,
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,
My favorite whiskey. Full body with caramel and vanilla.
Andres,
Oak and honey taste. Sweet smell
Christopher,
My all time favorite! Pappy 15’s better looking younger brother.
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,
Extremely smooth. Will provide more insight over the weekend
Steve,
Oh so smooth and satisfying. Caramel and citrus pleasure
guest,
My favorite whiskey of all time
Chad,
So far the best bourbon I ever tasted.
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,
Favorite bourbon. Super smooth, great flavor
Michael,
Excellent
Chris,
Has a bite
Charles,
One of my favorite go to bourbons. Just the right amount of spice.
guest,
Flavor, smooth
Dan,
One of my favorite bourbons. This is one smooth with a warm finish and great balance.
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,
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,
Smooth, very smooth. I like this one a lot
Mike,
Though it shares the same mash bill as Blantons, and Rock hill farms, I rank it marginally behind both. Super solid though
Joshua,
Im getting a strong earthiness that reminds me of peat... hmmm
John,
Very good classic bourbon taste
Ryan,
Crazy smooth
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,
Favorite Bourbon by far
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,
It is an outstanding, rich, Straight Bourbon Whiskey with a sweet birth & a warm & balanced life, that leads to a long & warming death!
Anthony,
Slightly more bight than Colonel Taylor, not as flavorful as Buffalo Trace. Still a solid pour.
Mike,
Great everyday sipper if you could get it everyday.
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,
One of the best
Mitch,
Smooth and refined
Terry,
Very good neat or with a cube
Shean,
What bourbon should taste like. A little sweet a little heat and smooth with or with out water
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,
One of my all time favorites. Smooth with balanced flavor profile throughout.
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,
Favorite bourbon so far
Colin,
Probably my favorite
guest,
Great spicy tones on a bold honey flavor
Dr,
Smooth and oh so nice!
Frank,
Smooth, still like the wheaters....but good
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,
Caramel start. Bold but smooth finish. One of my go to bourbons...if you can find it.
Stu,
The definition of mellow. Perfect sweetness.
guest,
Incredible bourbon. Extremely well-balanced riot of flavors. Love!
Jimmy,
Very good.
Julius,
An absolute classic. This dram is balanced and smooth but with a backbone.