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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (Fall 2015)

Rye

Thomas H. Handy // Kentucky, USA

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4.65
4.65 out of 5 stars
( Total review count: 173 )

This rye is named for the genius 19th century New Orleans bartender who first used rye in the classic Sazerac cocktail, (previously made with Cognac.) This uncut and unfiltered straight rye is the fraternal twin of the George T.

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Stagg bourbon, both released at full cask-strength. This edition was distilled in the spring of 2009 and aged on the 4th and 7th floors of Warehouses I, K and M at Buffalo Trace.

This rye is named for the genius 19th century New Orleans bartender who first used rye in the classic Sazerac cocktail, (previously made with Cognac.) This uncut and unfiltered straight rye is the fraternal twin of the George T. Stagg bourbon, both released at full cask-strength. This edition was distilled in the spring of 2009 and aged on the 4th and 7th floors of Warehouses I, K and M at Buffalo Trace.

    • age
      6 Year
    • Cost
    • abv
      63.45
  • Rye
    Rye produced in the US must be made of at least 51% rye and it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels (no age requirement). Elsewhere, it will be made according to the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging.
  • Cask Type
    new, charred American oak

Tasting Notes

"This whiskey is like a favorite sweater, something with which to look forward to reaching for each autumn. This year's release was a particular delight, with malted chocolate, sweet and peppery spices, basically tasting like the whiskey equivalent of a comforting spiced cocoa. A measure of acidity balances it out beautifully. This very special whiskey begs to be poured and savored slowly, making the best of each precious drop."
Added by Amanda Schuster
Score 98
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Flavor Profile

Sweet & Rich

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