Elmer T Lee passed away last year at the age of 93 and Elmer T Lee Commemorative Edition is a special release honoring him. His namesake Bourbon was launched in 1986 under the condition that Elmer could pick out the barrels. He reportedly did so into his 90’s. Elmer T Lee Commemorative Edition is basically the same as the standard bottle, but bumped up an extra 1.5% alcohol to make it 93-proof in honor of Lee. Buffalo Trace did a similar special release to commemorate Lee’s 90th birthday.