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Released in 2009 by Buffalo Trace Distillery to commemorate the 90th birthday of legendary Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee, who personally selected the barrels for this release. The bottle features his signature plaid pattern on the neck band and label border.
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88 / 100 · Based on 5 published reviews.
The appeal here seems to come from the balance between soft sweetness and oak: butterscotch and caramel meet toasted oak, with dried fruit adding another layer. The finish is described as medium to long and clean, carrying soft oak and mild peppery spice into dark chocolate and lingering vanilla. That gives the sweeter palate a measured, less sugary close. It sounds composed rather than forceful, with enough length to let those final notes register.
tiny lantern26 JulSoft oak and lingering vanilla make a quietly appealing pairing.
HazelnutRover18 MaySweet corn, vanilla and butterscotch give this a warmly rounded direction, while oak, pepper and dark chocolate add welcome edges. Nicely balanced, without getting fussy.
orangepeel_notebook21 Apr45%, and that clean finish.
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