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 2025 release was aged over 6 years and was bottled at barrel proof of 129.8 (64.9% ABV). Availability begins in October 2025 at select retailers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $149.99.
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Nose is not as prominent, butterscotch, subtle mint Palette: sweet peanut and chicory, subtle vanilla, but more grainy than the sazerac. Finish is long and sweet with spearmint, caramel, subtle tannins. Almost snickerdoodle-ish Compared to sazerac 18, the saz is more oily, flavorful, oaky, easier to drink
Orchard fruits, fruit jam, strawberry, nectarines, white grape, plum, licorice, brown sugar, rye
Middle palate is a little peachy and ends with chocolate Otherwise quite a smooth rye!
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