Sazerac Rye 18 Year (Fall 2018)
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Sazerac Rye
Rye
Sazerac // Kentucky, USA
Named after the Sazerac Coffee House on Royal Street in New Orleans (and subsequently the cocktail), Sazerac Rye is produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery. It is aged from four to six years and formerly had an age statement of six years.
It's bottled at 90 proof. The rye category's growing popularity has made this bottling difficult to keep in stock.
Named after the Sazerac Coffee House on Royal Street in New Orleans (and subsequently the cocktail), Sazerac Rye is produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery. It is aged from four to six years and formerly had an age statement of six years. It's bottled at 90 proof. The rye category's growing popularity has made this bottling difficult to keep in stock.
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abv45.0
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RyeUnlike bourbon, rye whiskey can be made anywhere in the world. But if made in the US, the mash bill recipe must be at least 51% rye and it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels with no age requirement. Elsewhere, the rye whiskey will be made keeping the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"The aroma is pleasant with cherry fruit, sweet vanilla, and a light smoky char note. A mix of barrel spices, a gentle herbal note, and wax are a few more notes found on the nose. The rye spice is moderate on the palate--not too punchy or intense, but present. The cherry note found on the nose is here as is the char smoke. The bittersweet finish is fruity and of medium length. Although a Sazerac Cocktail seems like the way to go, this would be great in a Manhattan as well."
Added by
Stephanie Moreno
Score
87