Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye is an uncut, unfiltered Kentucky straight rye 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 2023 release was aged over 6 years and was bottled at 124.9 proof. Availability begins in early October 2023 at select retailers with a suggested retail price of $124.99.
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This is the pinnacle of rye whiskey, such an underrated BTAC bottle. Its the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. No dill, no pickle notes. The palate brings caramel, apricots and allspice. And the finish is spectacular with spicy chocolate/coffee lingering on your palate. My wife, who hates whiskey, thought this was delicious! This bottle is worth the money.
A nice long finish. This definitely screams rye, but doesn’t drink too hot for 124.9%. I definitely get a lot of the baking rye spice on the palate, but I wouldn’t say this is too herbally. It’s definitely a cool bottle and glad I got to try it but probably won’t blow anyone’s socks off.
Nose: lots of red fruit, hot tamales candy, touch of licorice Palate: black tea, jammy stone fruit, more cinnamon spice Finish: finishes with some bourbon notes like caramel and brown sugar. Big rye notes as well 7 on the t8ke scale
Pretty nice. Very rich and sweet and classic buffalo trace. Not obviously a rye. Little hot for my liking but the rich sweetness definitely was stronger than the alcohol.
Definitely comparable barrel proof ryes out there for less than a 1/5th the secondary price. Jack Daniel's SBBP Rye, Woodinville Cask Strength Rye.
Starts hot, but quickly smooths out (5 minutes on ice ball). Very good rye, though not my favorite. Caramel notes.
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