Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2016 Release) Whiskey

Whiskey: Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2016 Release)

Just six years old, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye is the youngest release in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Its older brother, Sazerac Rye 18-Year-Old, is the oldest, which means the whole series is bookended by Sazerac expressions.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 126.2 (63.1% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Buffalo Trace distillery

Distilled in 2010, and was aged on the fourth, fifth, and seventh floors of Warehouses I, K, and M. Those are upper stories, which means higher temperatures and more interaction between the spirit and the oak. The Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey is released once a year as part of Buffalo Trace’s Antique Collection – this is the 2016 edition, bottled at a generous 63.1% ABV. Named after the legendary New Orleans bartender, Thomas H. Handy.

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2016 Release) Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: The nose is a bit milder than I expected, to be honest. Stoneground mustard, cherry preserves, and a faint note of fruit popsicles mingle with some vegetal notes like cooked corn and steamed greens.

Palate: Rich and full, honeyed but also savory think rye crisps topped with dark honey and black pepper, although the spice is felt more in the nose than on the tongue. Extremely well-integrated, the flavor really builds in a cohesive, continuous wave from entry to finish.

Finish: Long and rich.

Distillery Information

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, that is owned by the Sazerac Company. It has historically been known by several names, including the George T. Stagg Distillery and the Old Fire Copper Distillery.