Limited Buffalo Trace Antique Collection release. Thomas H Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2020) is bottled at cask strength 64.5% ABV (129 proof). Uncut and non-chill-filtered, it delivers a bold, rye-forward profile with pronounced spice and oak. Ideal neat or with a splash of water for a fuller, more expressive palate.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Peppery rye, black pepper, clove, cinnamon; orange zest; vanilla and caramel; toasted oak.
Palate: Bold attack; intense rye spice dominates; citrus peel, toffee, vanilla; oak influence grows with a chewy, resinous mid-palate.
Finish: Long and warming; persistent pepper and spice, with lingering citrus zest and oak.