ELMER T. LEE SINGLE BARREL

Named after Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee, this whiskey is hand selected and bottled to the taste and standards which were set forth by Elmer T. Lee himself. Perfectly balanced and rich, as declared by the man who knew how great bourbon should taste.

TASTING NOTES

The nose brings notes of clove, vanilla, and old leather. The flavor balances fruit, honey and vanilla with a light spiciness. A long and warm finish.

REVIEWS

Wine Enthusiast rating: 91

“An elegant, complex whiskey. The flavors are nice and tight.”

–Whisky Advocate

Awards

Most Recent Awards

2022 Gold American Whiskey Masters
2022 Gold North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
2022 Double Gold New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2022 Silver Whiskies of the World
2022 Bronze International Wine & Spirits Competition
2022 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2022 Gold Denver International Spirits Competition
2022 Silver International Spirits Challenge
2022 Chairman's Trophy, Top 100 Spirits Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2021 Gold American Whiskey Masters
2021 Gold North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
2021 Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition
2021 Best in Class/Gold Whiskies of the World
2021 Excellent / Highly Recommended (90-94 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2021 Silver New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2021 Gold International Spirits Challenge
2020 89.7 International Whisky Competition / Golden Barrel Awards
2020 Gold American Whiskey Masters
2020 Silver North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
2020 Silver World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2020 Great Value Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2020 Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2019 Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2019 Silver International Spirits Challenge
2019 Gold Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
2019 Silver North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
2019 Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition
2019 Master American Whiskey Masters
2019 Best in Class/Gold Whiskies of the World
2019 Silver New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2019 Silver Denver International Spirits Competition
2019 90 to 94 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2018 Bronze Denver International Spirits Competition
2018 Excellent / Highly Recommended (90-94 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2018 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2018 Gold Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
2018 Silver New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2017 Bronze World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2016 Gold North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
2015 Best Bourbon, No Age Statement (Single Barrel) Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2014 Excellent / Highly Recommended (90-94 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2014 A fitting liquid tribute to a genuinely great whiskey man and a true pioneer. F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
2014 Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition
2014 Elmer T. Lee Commemorative Edition Whisky Advocate Magazine
2014 #48 of 75 Best Spirits in the World F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
2013 Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2013 Silver Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
2013 Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition
2012 Extraordinary / Ultimate Recommendation (95-100 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2012 Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2012 SPECIAL AWARD - Best of Category/Division/Show Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
2012 Gold Outstanding International Wine & Spirits Competition
2011 Very Good / Recommended (85-89 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2011 Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2011 Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition
2010 Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition

Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY 40601

Distillery and Gift Shop Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm EDT
Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm EDT

Buffalo Trace Distillery is closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The distillery closes at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

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