Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon is a single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, made from the distillery's Mash Bill #2 and bottled at 90 proof. It is named for Elmer T. Lee, Master Distiller Emeritus at Buffalo Trace, whom the distillery credits with introducing the single barrel bourbon concept in the 1980s. Each bottle is hand selected to the standards he set.

• Type: Single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon
• Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery
• Region: Frankfort, Kentucky
• Mash bill: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2
• ABV/Proof: 45% ABV (90 proof)

Buffalo Trace describes clove, vanilla and old leather on the nose, a palate of fruit, honey and vanilla with light spice, and a long, warm finish.

How to drink it

Buffalo Trace recommends it neat. A single large rock is fine if you prefer it a little cooler.

Cigar pairing

As a house suggestion, its honey and vanilla sweetness sits well beside a medium to full cigar such as the Padrón 1926 Serie or a Rocky Patel Decade.

At Sun of a Gun Cigars & Spirits in Yuma, Arizona, we pour it by the glass as a single or a double. It is an allocated bottle, so bottles to go are not usually available. Our shelf changes as bottles are poured and new ones arrive, so call 928-276-3500 to confirm availability, and ask our team for a cigar from the walk-in humidor to pair with it.

Elmer T. Lee FAQ

What proof is Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel? It is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).

Who makes Elmer T. Lee bourbon? Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. It is named for Elmer T. Lee, the distillery's Master Distiller Emeritus.

Where can I order Elmer T. Lee bourbon in Yuma, Arizona? At Sun of a Gun Cigars & Spirits, 1651 S Arizona Ave in Yuma, by the glass. Call 928-276-3500 to confirm availability.

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