{"product_id":"elmer-t-lee-single-barrel-sour-mash-bourbon","title":"Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — 90 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Updated to Elmer T. 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INTRO \u0026 LEGACY --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eElmer T. Lee Single Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e is a liquid tribute to the man who revolutionized the bourbon industry. As the Master Distiller who introduced the world’s first commercial single barrel bourbon in 1984, Elmer T. Lee’s namesake bottling is a masterclass in balance. This expression captures the \"soft, sweet, and balanced\" profile Lee championed throughout his 36-year tenure at the Buffalo Trace Distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE MASH BILL #2 DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe High-Rye Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBuilt on the coveted \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #2\u003c\/span\u003e, this single barrel release provides more aromatic tension and spice than its Mash Bill #1 cousins, refined by a sophisticated 90-proof delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally selected by Lee himself as his retirement project in 1985, this bourbon shares its high-rye DNA with Blanton's and Rock Hill Farms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Barrel Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bottle is drawn from an individual charred American oak barrel, highlighting the subtle nuances of the 10-15% rye content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Fame Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A perennial favorite that honors Lee’s induction into the Bourbon Hall of Fame and his legacy as Distiller of the Year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, rich caramel, and citrus. Soft spice and honey develop with air, alongside faint floral notes and a clean, herbal rackhouse character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and approachable. Gentle spice and caramel transition into honey, dried fruit, and soft oak with a remarkably balanced mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and elegant. A persistent closing of vanilla and seasoned oak with a sophisticated baking spice note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe High-Rye Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWithin the Buffalo Trace high-rye vertical, Elmer T. Lee sits as the \"smoothest\" sipper. It is often preferred by purists who find the 93-proof Blanton's or 100-proof Rock Hill Farms too aggressive for contemplative sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"The technical successor to Lee’s vision of a soft, sweet, and balanced bourbon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Single Barrel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (High-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (Typically 8+ Years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 Proof \/ 45% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividually Numbered Single Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eElmer T. Lee Single Barrel has transitioned from a bottom-shelf staple to one of the most highly allocated whiskeys in the Sazerac portfolio. Since Lee’s passing in 2013, the brand has seen intense secondary market growth, with pre-2013 bottlings carrying significant premiums for vertical collectors. While it remains a permanent release, its availability is strictly limited, often disappearing within hours of reaching shelves. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and pristine label condition. Authenticity is tracked through our provenance program to ensure the highest standard for the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis balanced bourbon is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat or over a single large clear cube\u003c\/strong\u003e. Elmer himself was known to favor his namesake bourbon in a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic Old Fashioned or Mint Julep\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the Mash Bill #2 spice provides a structural backbone that holds up perfectly against bitters and sugar. Its 90-proof strength makes it exceptionally approachable for those seeking flavor without ethanol bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Elmer T. 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