{"product_id":"elmer-t-lee-commemorative-bottle-1919-2013-sour-mash-bourbon-750ml","title":"Elmer T. Lee 'Commemorative Bottle' 1919-2013 Sour Mash Bourbon 750mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElmer T. Lee 'Commemorative Bottle' 1919-2013 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 honor of legendary Master Distiller \u003cstrong\u003eElmer T. Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 93. Created as a special tribute to the man whose career helped shape both Buffalo Trace and the modern single barrel bourbon category, this commemorative release features the dates \u003cstrong\u003e1919–2013\u003c\/strong\u003e and Elmer T. Lee’s name in distinctive gold lettering. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e93 proof (46.5% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the commemorative edition has become one of the most sought-after Elmer T. Lee bottles among Buffalo Trace collectors.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elmer T. Lee Commemorative Bourbon delivers the balanced sweetness, fruit, spice, and oak associated with the celebrated Elmer T. Lee profile. Aromas of vanilla, caramel, honey, and ripe fruit lead into a smooth palate of brown sugar, maple, orange peel, baking spice, toasted nuts, and seasoned oak. The finish is long and elegant, leaving lingering notes of vanilla, sweet fruit, warm spice, and 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 Vanilla, caramel, honey, ripe fruit, toasted oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, maple, orange peel, vanilla, baking spice, toasted nuts, seasoned oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant with vanilla, sweet fruit, warm spice, caramel, 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 the Elmer T. Lee 1919-2013 Commemorative Bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a special \u003cstrong\u003eElmer T. Lee bourbon released by Buffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e as a tribute to legendary Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee following his passing in 2013.\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 Buffalo Trace Master Distiller who worked at the distillery for decades and played an important role in popularizing \u003cstrong\u003esingle barrel bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the introduction of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What proof is the Elmer T. Lee Commemorative Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commemorative release is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e93 proof, or 46.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What do the dates 1919-2013 represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey represent the lifespan of \u003cstrong\u003eElmer T. Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was born in 1919 and passed away in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is the Elmer T. Lee Commemorative Bottle collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its \u003cstrong\u003eone-time commemorative nature, connection to Elmer T. Lee, distinctive 1919–2013 presentation, and limited availability\u003c\/strong\u003e make it an especially desirable bottle among Buffalo Trace and American whiskey collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How should Elmer T. Lee Commemorative Bourbon be enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its rarity and historical significance, it is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing its vanilla, caramel, fruit, spice, and oak characteristics to fully develop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44611737419879,"sku":null,"price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Elmer_T._Lee_Commemorative_Bottle_1919-2013_Sour_Mash_Bourbon_750mL.webp?v=1789366972","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/elmer-t-lee-commemorative-bottle-1919-2013-sour-mash-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}