It hits with rye spice, but nothing crazy, along a Red Hots note and subtle charred oak. The finish is long and remarkably smooth for a 100 proof dram yet provides a nice hug on the way down. Not overly sweet, though, as it’s nicely balanced.
Flavor hits with oak, ripe fruit and baking spice, followed by caramel and brown sugar. On the palate, Rock Hill Farms has a buttery feel as the texture feels creamy. Nose brings baked apples and vanilla at first, followed by caramel and a touch of cinnamon. Lee.ĭifference lies in the Rock Hill being bottled at 100 proof, is aged for around 6 years in a different location within the distillery. I’ll tell you another secret: the Rock Hill Farms is also made at the Buffalo Trace Distillery using the same mash as Elmer T.
Oak, ripe fruit, baking spice, caramel, brown sugar It bites nicely proving a satisfying experience.Īdding a dash of water releases caramel and tunes-down the oak spice making it even better. The finish has a medium length, with a dry feel to it, with more oak and a hint of leather. Baking spice and vanilla come later proving good balance. Flavor delivers oak spice up-front, with brown sugar and apple underneath. On the palate, the Bowman Single Barrel has a nice creamy feel. The nose is strong in oak, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon coming behind. This is not only one of the most similar bourbons to the Elmer T. being shipped to Virginia where it is triple-distilled, aged for 10 years and bottle at a higher proof (100 vs 90) providing a more body to the bourbon. Lee as they are both crafted at the Buffalo Trace Distillery.ĭifference lies in the John J. Bowman is made from the same mash as the Elmer T. There are too many people watching them and their bottles of Stagg now.Oak spice, apple, brown sugar, baking spice It would be extremely difficult at this point, for example, for most dealers to consider giving all 6 of their bottles of George T. At this point in time it is much easier for dealers and distributors to not be transparent with 'second tier' allocated whiskies like ETL than it is with the more famous allocated whiskeys. Some of it was just recently released in the US, but that doesn't mean that the bottles make it to the liquor store shelves. Now the heat if off of me to give him back his last bottle, but I still don't think that there is much ETL to be found. I saw him a couple of days ago and a supplier had done him the favour of taking care of him by supplying him a 6 bottle case of Elmer T. Soon thereafter he grew panicky when he found that he could not for the intervening months replenish his supply. A few months ago a friend of mine who does commercial catering and loves ETL offered me a bottle of his when I told him I couldn't find any to buy. Lee Single Barrel more regularly throughout the year.Ĩ years ago 4 Who liked paddockjudge, Elmer T. Furthermore, our Antique Collection whiskies are only released once annually and we want to offer Elmer T. Handy Sazerac) and have no plans to change this lineup or discontinue any of the offerings. Stagg, Sazerac 18 Year, Eagle Rare 17 Year, William Larue Weller and Thomas H. We are very happy with our current lineup of the Antique Collection (George T. Lee is becoming part of the Antique Collection.
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Additionally, we have a very full archive library of samples of his favorite picks to ensure consistency for the future. Lee Bourbon and are continuing to make more. Fortunately and thankfully, we have the recipe for Elmer T. Rumor #6: Elmer took the recipe for his bourbon to his grave, so it will never be made again. Lee Single Barrel for nearly three decades and have no plans to stop. From Buffalo Trace (via Chuck Cowdery's blog)
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