Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Bourbon
Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Bourbon is a 45% ABV (90-proof), 750mL single barrel Kentucky bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Each bottle is drawn from a single hand-selected barrel, individually numbered, and carries the name of Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee — the man who created the first commercial single-barrel bourbon with Blanton's in 1984. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No verified age statement — single barrel
- Origin: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Production: Buffalo Trace's higher-rye mash bill #2; aged in #4 char barrels; individually numbered single-barrel bottles
The Original Single Barrel, Honoring Its Creator
In 1984 Elmer T. Lee pulled the first commercial single-barrel bourbon from Warehouse H for Blanton's, inventing the category. This bottle, named in his honor and made at the same Frankfort distillery, carries that legacy forward: one barrel, one bottle, no blending. The higher-rye mash bill gives it a gentle spice over the classic Elmer T. Lee honey-and-vanilla core — a refined, easy-drinking single barrel for drinkers who know where the category came from.
Tasting Notes
Honey, vanilla, caramel, and orange peel over light dusty oak on the nose. The palate brings butterscotch, brown sugar, and vanilla cream with dried fruit and a gentle cinnamon-rye spice; a medium-long, clean finish of warm spice and vanilla.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat to appreciate the single-barrel character — this is a pour that deserves a glass, not a mixer. If you stretch it, a large cube and a good highball are the only company it needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Elmer T. Lee?
Master Distiller Emeritus of Buffalo Trace (1919–2013), who in 1984 created Blanton's — the first commercially sold single-barrel bourbon.
Is every bottle from one barrel?
Yes — each bottle is drawn from a single hand-selected barrel and individually numbered.
How does it compare to Blanton's?
Both are Buffalo Trace single-barrel bourbons built on the higher-rye mash bill #2; Elmer T. Lee bottles at 90 proof for a softer, more approachable pour.
Where can I buy Elmer T. Lee bourbon online?
The 750mL single barrel is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA.
A legend's namesake in a single barrel — add Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Bourbon to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
