piechefguy
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
June 25, 2019 (edited August 6, 2019)
I was very fortunate to find this bottle at a local liquor store on the top shelf for $50. I don't think they knew what they had and I've been back a couple times and they have nothing interesting beyond a couple of faded bottles of Weller Special Reserve at $60. Meh.
Update: Some time oxidizing in my liquor cabinet has greatly improved this and I like it a lot more.
Nose: Amazing. Explodes with green apple, vanilla, baking spices, especially cinnamon, some oak in the background but mostly sweet and tart apple pie notes.
Flavor: Rich and coating but with a strong alcohol bite up front which I barely got on the nose. Still delicious apple pie notes with buttery streusel crust.
Finish: A little short but creamy vanilla soda and then a little wood and then nada. Not complex or long but delicious nonetheless.
I kept going back to the glass for the wonderful nose and the strong flavors but was a little disappointed by the blah finish. Still a very nice whiskey.
50.0
USD
per
Bottle
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