Elmer T. Lee: yet another elusive Buffalo Trace bourbon that continues to increase in cost and decrease in availability. When I saw this one, I knew I had to pull the trigger. It's a single barrel, sour mash release, making it a little unique to the BT portfolio. Nose: Spicy but refined. Clove, black pepper, and baking spices. Classic Buffalo Trace leather and cherry jump right out of the glass. There's also vanilla, toffee, Gala apple, cocoa, honey, and caramel. Maybe even a little peach in there. And of course, a very prominent aroma of quality oak. Phenomenal. Palate: The cherry and leather are still present, but they take a back seat to apple, vanilla, caramel, raisin, and toffee. Very mild orange citrus. Here and there I pick up a nice slice of apple pie. The spice from the nose is still detectable, but the sweeter notes really take over here. There's even some maple syrup and honey. Once again, big oak, and it's damn good. While the nose delivers a profile that is distinctly Buffalo Trace, the palate encapsulates what I'd call the classic bourbon character. Finish: Moderate. Cinnamon, black pepper, and baking spice provide a kick. Once again, the oak shines here. About as good as it gets on a hot summer day. This is subtle, nuanced, and one of the most drinkable whiskies I've had to date. Dangerously easy. Yet, there's enough going on here to distinguish this one from some of my other favorites from Buffalo Trace. I nabbed this oen for $70, though I've seen it for about double. $70 is fair; maybe a bit high, but I understand the game BT is playing here. It's still one of the more affordable options in their lineup, even considering inflation. It's so good that I'd gladly overpay, though anything north of a C-note is absurd. Either way, this is one hell of a dram. For now I'll leave it a 4.75. It's simply amazing. Of course, I'd highly recommend this to any fellow BT fanboy or for anybody who appreciates a subtle, nuanced bourbon. Might add to this post in the future. I've got Col. Taylor SB and Rye, as well as Weller 107. Can't wait to get into some comparisons between these heavy hitters.