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 2024 release was aged over 6 years and was bottled at barrel proof of 127.2 (63.6% ABV). Availability begins in October 2024 at select retailers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $149.99.
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Nose: creme brulee, frosting Palate: cinnamon rye spice, cherry Finish: oak, tannin, charcoal, berries Tasty, complex rye that drinks below its proof. Definitely worth the retail price but I would not pay secondary prices.
Nice fruity spice on the palate , opens up info a sweet cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Hints of sweet caramel and sugar. This is awesome and coats the palate. Finish is also great.
As usual, the humble Handy outperforms the Sazerac, though it’s not as diverse as other years.
Very viscous, smooth, baking spices, toffee, vanilla and spice lingering finish.
Michters 10 yr on left, THH on right
Baking spices huge
Same style and price bracket, best rated first.
