Elmer T. Lee

Nose: spice and wood. Slightly pepper minty.

Palate: spice, a bit of heat with an undercurrent of rich caramel. Not terribly sweet, but sweet enough to balance the bite.

Finish: nice and long, drifting towards the tingling heat and the caramelized sugars. A twinge of vanilla that has been lurking throughout shines a bit near the end. Reminds me of swallowing the last bite of creme brûlée.

You know those things that fit right, those old slippers, that comfy pair of pants, that but groove in your couch.  That's where I am with ETL.  I've mentioned it a lot before, but this is the first time focusing on it.  I love this stuff. It is great for the price point, readily available, and always delivers. If I had to choose only one bourbon to have constant access to at retail price for the rest of my days, this would probably be it.