{"product_id":"elmer-t-lee-40th-anniversary-edition-uncut-unfiltered-bourbon","title":"Elmer T. Lee 40th Anniversary Edition Uncut \u0026 Unfiltered Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first-ever uncut and unfiltered Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel — drawn straight from the barrel with no dilution and no chill filtration, at natural barrel proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour decades after the original Elmer T. Lee Bourbon debuted, Buffalo Trace released this 40th Anniversary Edition to honor the Master Distiller who reshaped American whiskey. Elmer T. Lee joined the then-George T. Stagg Distillery in 1949 and rose to Master Distiller, and in 1984 he created Blanton's — the world's first single-barrel bourbon and the release that launched the premiumization of the category. His namesake bourbon followed in 1986, built around the careful barrel selection he was known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this edition, Buffalo Trace presents Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel as he himself would have evaluated it: uncut and unfiltered, straight from the barrel. Each barrel was chosen for its richness and individuality and bottled at its own natural proof, so every bottle carries a distinct character. Across the release, proof ranges from 124.8 to 138.6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apricot, almond, vanilla, toasted coconut, and honeysuckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and chewy, with a crème brûlée-like sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with toasted oak and baking spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel — uncut \u0026amp; unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel proof, 124.8–138.6 (bottle-dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40th Anniversary Edition (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the 40th Anniversary Edition different from standard Elmer T. Lee?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the first-ever uncut and unfiltered release of Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel — bottled straight from the barrel with no dilution or chill filtration, at full barrel proof, rather than the standard 90 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bottle is its own single barrel bottled at natural barrel proof, ranging from 124.8 to 138.6 across the release. The exact proof varies bottle to bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Elmer T. Lee?\u003c\/strong\u003e He was Master Distiller at what is now Buffalo Trace, and in 1984 created Blanton's — the first commercially marketed single-barrel bourbon. His namesake expression debuted in 1986, and this edition marks its 40th anniversary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elmer T. Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594287022448,"sku":"ETL-40TH-750","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/Elmer-T-Lee-40th-Anniversary-Edition-FT-DGTL0926-02-47961ea6edfc4cb9ae5cfc2c78c02928.png?v=1790631064","url":"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/products\/elmer-t-lee-40th-anniversary-edition-uncut-unfiltered-bourbon","provider":"Wooden Cork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}