Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (Fall 2012)

Still have the label, 67.4 ABV, but not certain what year-- seems like it was late-2000s. As I remember it was hot, very spicy rye, not sweet but with a whole lot of flavor and long tingling aftertaste like eucalyptus, nettles and mint. Sipped it with ice to help cut the alcohol heat, but also used it to mix classic shaken cocktails. Wish I still had it to try now that I love barrel proof whiskies.

Takes a few sips but then it’s good. Enjoyed it but not worth the money or hype

2016 - heavy oak on the nose. Drinks below the proof.

Citrus, vanilla, fruit, nutmeg, spice