{"product_id":"elmer-t-lee-90th-birthday-single-barrel-sour-mash-bourbon-750ml","title":"Elmer T. Lee 90th Birthday Single Barrel Sour Mash Bourbon 750mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElmer T. Lee 90th Birthday Single Barrel Sour Mash Bourbon 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e released by Buffalo Trace Distillery in \u003cstrong\u003e2009\u003c\/strong\u003e to celebrate legendary Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee’s \u003cstrong\u003e90th birthday\u003c\/strong\u003e. This special-edition single barrel bourbon was selected as a tribute to Lee’s extraordinary career and his influence on the modern single barrel bourbon category. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e90 proof (45% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e in honor of his 90th birthday, the release features distinctive commemorative packaging that separates it from the standard Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel. Its one-time release, historical significance, and direct connection to one of bourbon’s most respected figures have made the 90th Birthday Edition a prized bottle among Buffalo Trace collectors.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElmer T. Lee 90th Birthday Bourbon delivers an elegant balance of classic bourbon sweetness, fruit, spice, and oak. Aromas of caramel, vanilla, honey, and ripe fruit lead into a smooth palate of toffee, brown sugar, vanilla bean, citrus, baking spice, toasted nuts, and seasoned oak. The finish is \u003cstrong\u003elong and refined\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving lingering notes of caramel, vanilla, sweet fruit, gentle spice, and polished oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, honey, ripe fruit, toasted oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, brown sugar, vanilla bean, citrus, baking spice, toasted nuts, seasoned oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and refined with caramel, vanilla, sweet fruit, warm spice, and lingering oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is Elmer T. Lee 90th Birthday Single Barrel Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a special \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e released by Buffalo Trace to commemorate Elmer T. Lee’s 90th birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• When was Elmer T. Lee 90th Birthday Bourbon released?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commemorative expression was released in \u003cstrong\u003e2009\u003c\/strong\u003e, the year Elmer T. Lee celebrated his 90th birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What proof is Elmer T. Lee 90th Birthday Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe special edition was bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e90 proof, or 45% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, corresponding with Elmer T. Lee’s 90th birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is the 90th Birthday Edition different from standard Elmer T. Lee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 90th Birthday Edition was a \u003cstrong\u003especial commemorative single barrel release\u003c\/strong\u003e with unique packaging and a 90-proof bottling strength created specifically for Lee’s milestone birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Elmer T. Lee 90th Birthday Bourbon collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its \u003cstrong\u003eone-time commemorative release, limited availability, distinctive presentation, and historical connection to Elmer T. Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e make it one of the more collectible Elmer T. Lee bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Who was Elmer T. Lee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElmer T. Lee was a legendary Master Distiller who spent decades at the distillery now known as \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e and played a major role in the development and popularity of premium single barrel bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44611749150823,"sku":null,"price":5999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Elmer_T._Lee_90th_Birthday_Single_Barrel_Sour_Mash_Bourbon_750mL.webp?v=1789367262","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/elmer-t-lee-90th-birthday-single-barrel-sour-mash-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}