Elmer Tandy Lee

Elmer Tandy Lee

Elmer Tandy Lee

Elmer Tandy Lee (1919–2013) served as Buffalo Trace’s master distiller and is credited with launching Blanton’s—the first modern single-barrel bourbon—in 1984. His signature namesake bourbon was introduced after his retirement, with barrels personally selected by Lee well into his 90s

Elmer T. Lee Bourbon is a beautifully balanced single-barrel whiskey that honors the legacy of its namesake. It offers a smooth, sweet, lightly spiced profile with elegant fruit and honeyed notes. Highly regarded when enjoyed neat or with ice, it remains a beloved classic—and a testament to Elmer Lee’s influence on bourbon history.