Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (Fall 2021)
Rye
Thomas H. Handy // Kentucky, USA
This whiskey is an uncut, unfiltered Kentucky straight rye which is named after the New Orleans bartender who first used rye whiskey in a Sazerac cocktail (the tradition used to be brandy, typically cognac). The Fall 2021 release was distilled in spring 2015 and was aged in Warehouses I, L, Ok and K.
It was bottled at 129.5 proof and was released in October 2021.
This whiskey is an uncut, unfiltered Kentucky straight rye which is named after the New Orleans bartender who first used rye whiskey in a Sazerac cocktail (the tradition used to be brandy, typically cognac). The Fall 2021 release was distilled in spring 2015 and was aged in Warehouses I, L, Ok and K. It was bottled at 129.5 proof and was released in October 2021.
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Cost
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abv64.75
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RyeMash bill at least 51% rye; aged in new, charred oak barrels.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"Cocoa, cinnamon and orange zest fill the nose, preparing for a rich palate of similar flavors. Tart tamarind and lemon curd cut through milk chocolate, cashews and warm spices. The texture is rather viscous, almost creamy, leading to an easy-going, sweet-tart finish. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
92