{"product_id":"elmer-t-lee-100-year-tribute","title":"Elmer T. Lee 100 Year Tribute","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle barrel. 100 proof. A commemorative bottling honoring what would have been the 100th birthday of Elmer T. Lee — the man who started the single barrel bourbon movement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eElmer T. Lee joined the George T. Stagg Distillery (now Buffalo Trace) in 1949 and served as Master Distiller until his retirement in 1985. In that role, he created Blanton's Single Barrel in 1984 — widely recognized as the first commercially marketed single barrel bourbon in American history, and the release that triggered the modern premium bourbon renaissance. He continued visiting the distillery weekly to personally select barrels for his namesake expression until his passing in 2013 at the age of 93.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 100 Year Tribute was produced to honor what would have been his 100th birthday. It uses the same mash bill and age as the standard Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel but is bottled at 100 proof rather than 90, with proceeds benefiting the Frankfort VFW Post 4075 where Lee was a longtime member. It is a fitting tribute to a man whose work shaped the entire direction of American premium whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden amber with warm highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong vanilla, sweet caramel, light berries, apricot, and a gentle floral note — the signature Buffalo Trace profile from this mash bill.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple syrup and caramel up front, a rush of vanilla and floral notes through the mid-palate, with a clean spring water texture that marks Buffalo Trace's premium expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and sweet — light barrel flavors, oak tannins, and burnt sugar fading into a caramel-tinged close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 (50% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shared with Blanton's, Rock Hill Farms, Ancient Age, Hancock's Reserve\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharitable proceeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frankfort VFW Post 4075\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/buffalo-trace\"\u003eBuffalo Trace collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWho was Elmer T. Lee?\u003c\/strong\u003e Elmer T. Lee served as Master Distiller at what is now Buffalo Trace from 1969 to 1985. He created Blanton's Single Barrel in 1984 — the first commercially available single barrel bourbon in American history. He is credited with starting the premium bourbon movement that transformed the category in the 1990s and beyond. He continued selecting barrels for his namesake bourbon in retirement until he passed in 2013 at age 93.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 100 Year Tribute differ from the standard Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 100 Year Tribute uses the same mash bill and single barrel production as the standard expression but is bottled at 100 proof rather than 90. The additional proof amplifies the vanilla and caramel character. It is also a limited commemorative release rather than an ongoing expression.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat mash bill does Elmer T. Lee use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It shares its mash bill with several other Buffalo Trace expressions including Blanton's, Rock Hill Farms, Ancient Age, and Hancock's Reserve. This is Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #2, known for its balanced, fruit-forward profile with prominent vanilla and caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhere do the proceeds go?\u003c\/strong\u003e Proceeds from the 100 Year Tribute benefit the Frankfort VFW Post 4075, where Elmer T. Lee was a member until his death. It is one of the few bourbon releases directly tied to a charitable cause.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"Who was Elmer T. Lee?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Elmer T. 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