Elmer T. Lee 'Sour Mash' Bourbon Gifts

Elmer T. Lee 'Sour Mash' Bourbon GiftsElmer T. Lee was one of the great master distillers of Buffalo Trace for 36 years, retiring in 1985 and passing in 2013. As the pioneer of mass produced single barrel bourbons, Lee was responsible for bringing the first mass produced single barrel for consumers, also known as Blantons, to market; he was eventually honored by Buffalo Trace with his own single barrel bourbon. This particular single barrel used Buffalo Traces #2 mash bill, which is a

composed of rum

with spontaneous fermentation

also known as the Steiermark in Austria right over the nearby border

10% malted barley

a 45 year-old plot on clay and gravel

and Haribo white peach rings

We love his zero-additive

Fred Jerbis' bitter-sweet version of a rouge vermouth

vibrant Barbera

weightless

Perfect for a double espresso or a mezcal cocktail

with sweetness on the palate and spice on the finish