Stagg Distillery in 1921 and led it until his death in 1959. Albert Blanton, who became the president of what was then known as the George T. Lee Bourbon is a single barrel Bourbon, in the tradition that Elmer started in 1984 when he came up with the idea for Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon in honor of Col. The distillery had remained silent on the question, not because there was any thought of retiring the brand, but because they didn’t think there was any doubt that they would continue on in Elmer’s memory.Įlmer T. “We never considered stopping it…in fact, we’re even more passionate about it than ever.” Lee, this whiskey is hand selected and bottled to the taste and standards of Elmer T. Lee Bourbon, especially since his agreement with the distillery’s owners was that he would be allowed to personally select the casks for the whiskey that carried his name.ĭuring an interview today with Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace’s current Master Distiller, he confirmed the distillery’s plans to continue Elmer’s legacy: Named after Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. The flavor balances fruit, honey and vanilla with a light spiciness. The nose brings notes of clove, vanilla and old leather. Perfectly balanced and rich, as declared by the man who knows how great bourbon should taste. Lee, this bourbon is hand selected and bottled to the taste and standards of Elmer T.
In the weeks that followed, we started receiving questions from listeners about whether Buffalo Trace would continue to produce Elmer T.Named after Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T.At the time of his passing, he was one of three living distillers to have Bourbons named after them, along with Jimmy Russell and Parker Beam. Lee passed away on July 16 at the age of 93, Bourbon lovers around the world mourned the loss of one of Kentucky’s legendary distillers. Septem– When Buffalo Trace’s Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T.
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