The one-time-only 100 Year Tribute release will have the same mash bill and age as the standard 90 proof Elmer T. Lee was bottled at 93 proof as a nod to Lee’s age at the time of his death. Lee expressions have included a 90th Birthday bottling and a Commemorative black label release to honor him after his passing in 2013. Lee bottlings at Justins’ House of Bourbon. We think of him often and cherish the time he spent with us.” Vintage and modern Elmer T. The wisdom, expertise and friendship he shared during his weekly visits will never be forgotten. As he grew older he continued to visit the Distillery weekly. “We were lucky to have Elmer with us for 93 years. “After a century has passed since he was born, we want to honor Elmer and share our admiration with his family and others, while also giving back to Elmer’s local VFW,” said Kris Comstock, senior marketing director in a press release this morning. Lee 100 Year Tribute bottle will go towards Frankfort VFW Post 4075, where Elmer was a member until his passing. But today, I think it’s safe to say Elmer made a wise move.”Įlmer, a World War II Veteran, flew missions over Japan as a radar bombardier on B-29 flights with the US Army Air Force. At first Blanton’s wasn’t popular, and Elmer feared it may not take off. “Elmer took a big risk creating a single barrel bourbon, but he hoped it would generate new interest in bourbon and revive the industry. “What Elmer did for American whiskey is hard to grasp in today’s terms, but in 1984, bourbon was in the doldrums and sales were low,” stated Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace’s current master distiller. He continued to work as an ambassador for the brands long after his official retirement in 1985. He began his work at the distillery in 1949 following his graduation, working his way up to Master Distiller and creating beloved brands like Blanton’s. Lee, who passed away in 2013, was a force behind the revitalization of Buffalo Trace. Lee with a 100th Birthday edition of his namesake bottle, 100 Year Tribute Single Barrel Bourbon.
Photo Courtesy Buffalo Trace.īuffalo Trace Distillery is honoring late Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee 100 Year Tribute Single Barrel Bourbon. Although he had officially retired, Elmer continued as Master Distiller Emeritus, and he helped select the barrels for his namesake brand.Elmer T. After he retired, Elmer himself was honored with a single barrel Bourbon bearing his name, using the same mash bill as Blanton’s but aged around nine years instead of six years for Blanton’s. Blanton by naming it Blanton’s Single Barrel. The finish is long and warm.īy the time Elmer retired in 1985, he had sparked a revolution in Bourbon that is probably partially responsible for the wild success of Bourbon today: he introduced the first single-barrel Bourbon since the time when Bourbon was sold to consumers by the barrel, honoring Col. The big body bears a palate with an almost wine-like character that balances intense fruits, honey and vanilla with a light spiciness that shows off the distiller's craft. 90 proof "Rye Recipe" Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Medium gold in color the nose brings notes of butterscotch, clover, vanilla and old leather.
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