Elmer T. Lee, Single Barrel Sour Mash, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45% abv.

This product line was made in honor of former Buffalo Trace Master Distiller, Elmer T. Lee, who was famous for developing the idea of a single barrel bourbon through the distribution of Blanton's. Distilled from BT's mashbill no. 2, which has a relatively "high" rye content, 12-15%, and is also used for Blanton's, Rock Hill Farms, Ancient Age, and Hancock's President's Reserve.

Nose: coconuts, light wax.

Palate: initial palate was light mandarins, white sugar, mid palate is a little sour, generally sweet like honey, back palate is just honey. Overall clean bourbon taste.

Finish: medium, light sweet wood, mostly honey, but there is a dry coating that is sweet honey, floral, and like gummy bears.

A very nice bourbon, noticeably not as good or as potent as the Seasoned Wood. A little smooth, sweet, vanillas and sugar all over. Nothing complex or entertaining. Not sure what the hype is all about.

Grade: C

Thewhiskeywash, Steve Coomes, 88
Thewhiskeyjug, Josh Peters, 86/100
Whisky advocate, John Hansell, 91 points for 2001 release?
Breakingbourbon, Jordan, 4/5

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