{"product_id":"elmer-t-lee-90th-birthday-edition-single-barrel-sour-mash-bourbon","title":"Elmer T. Lee 90th Birthday Edition Single Barrel Sour Mash Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle barrel. 90 proof. A tribute bottling honoring Elmer T. Lee's 90th birthday — the Master Distiller who created Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon and pioneered the modern premium bourbon movement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eElmer T. Lee began working at what is now Buffalo Trace Distillery in 1949 and served as Master Distiller for decades. In 1984, he created Blanton's — the world's first commercially marketed single barrel bourbon, a release that launched the premium bourbon category as it exists today. He continued visiting the distillery weekly to personally select barrels for his self-named bourbon even after his retirement in 1985, until his passing in 2013 at age 93.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 90th Birthday Edition is a commemorative tribute bottling produced to honor that milestone in Elmer's life. Like all Elmer T. Lee expressions, it shares the high-rye Buffalo Trace mash bill used for Blanton's, Rock Hill Farms, Ancient Age, and Hancock's Reserve — bottled at 90 proof, hand-selected for the taste standards Elmer established over his decades at the distillery.\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\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clove, vanilla, and old leather — the characteristic Elmer T. Lee nose that Wine Enthusiast rated 91 points and Whisky Advocate called \"elegant and complex.\"\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit, honey, and vanilla with a light spiciness — the high-rye mash bill's contribution balanced by the sweetness of quality barrel selection.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warm — oak and tannins with a burnt sugar and caramel tinge.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpirit Journal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Stars \/ Highest Recommendation — \"A fitting liquid tribute to a genuinely great whiskey man and a true pioneer.\"\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91 points\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"An elegant, complex whiskey. The flavors are nice and tight.\"\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 90 (45% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90th Birthday Edition\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/elmer-t-lee\"\u003eElmer T. Lee 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 joined Buffalo Trace (then the George T. Stagg Distillery) in 1949 and served as Master Distiller for decades. In 1984 he created Blanton's — the world's first commercially marketed single barrel bourbon — launching the premium bourbon movement. He continued personally selecting barrels for his self-named bourbon until his passing in 2013 at age 93.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the 90th Birthday Edition different from regular Elmer T. Lee?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 90th Birthday Edition is a specific commemorative release produced in limited quantity to honor Elmer's 90th birthday. The liquid uses the same high-rye Buffalo Trace mash bill and 90 proof specification as the regular expression, but as a dated, documented commemorative release it carries additional historical significance.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the connection between Elmer T. Lee and Blanton's?\u003c\/strong\u003e Elmer T. Lee personally created Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon in 1984 under the guidance of then-distillery master Albert B. Blanton's legacy. It was the first bourbon ever commercially marketed as a single barrel expression. The mash bill used for Elmer T. Lee is the same high-rye recipe shared with Blanton's.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 90th Birthday Edition still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In very limited quantities. Commemorative Elmer T. Lee releases are not ongoing production items — they are produced once and not restocked.\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. Lee joined Buffalo Trace in 1949 and served as Master Distiller. In 1984 he created Blanton's \\u2014 the world's first commercially marketed single barrel bourbon \\u2014 launching the premium bourbon movement. He passed away in 2013 at age 93.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What makes the 90th Birthday Edition different from regular Elmer T. Lee?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A specific commemorative release produced in limited quantity. 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