Sazerac 18 Year Rye (Fall 2014)

Rye

Buffalo Trace // Kentucky, USA

RARE

  • Cost

  • Distiller Score

    90

  • Avg. Rating

    4.45
    4 out of 5 stars
    ( 28 )

This is 1 of the 2 ryes, along with Thomas H. Handy, of the 5 whiskeys known as the Antique Collection. This straight rye was aged in Warehouse K at Buffalo Trace. This whiskey is named for the Sazerac Coffee House in New Orleans, which was the first place to serve the Sazerac cocktail with rye whiskey instead of Cognac.

  • age
    18 Year
  • abv
    45.0
  • Rye
    Mash bill at least 51% rye; aged in new, charred oak barrels.
  • Cask Type
    new charred oak

Tasting Notes

"This has more of a weighty, oily texture than the Handy. Apple and pear fruits with true rye bread flavors - some molasses, clove, allspice, black pepper. A faint hit of peppermint and thyme dries out the finish, but there's still enough to savor."

Reviewed by
Share on Twitter

Remove ads, get access to upcoming features, and more with
Distiller Pro

Flavor Profile

Rich & Full Bodied

You may also like

Remove ads, get access to upcoming features, and more with
Distiller Pro