Sazerac rye is one of those quintessential rye whiskies to drink neat or to make sazeracs and Manhattans. It's youth and rye spice gives it a lot of heat which elevates the rye in cocktails allowing it to never become overshadowed by the other ingredients. Carrying a blast of cinnamon, anise, and cloves with a hint of peppermint on the finish, it is one of the most solid deals in rye whiskey. I can find bottles regularly at 22 dollars in Louisiana.