Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2017 Release) Whiskey

Whiskey: Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2017 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: 127.2 (63.6% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Buffalo Trace distillery

Here we have the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2017 edition of the Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey, weighing in at an robust 63.6% ABV. Named for the American bartending legend who first used rye whiskey as the base for a Sazerac cocktail, Thomas H. Handy impresses year after year.

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2017 Release) Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Powerful, lush, and boldly spicy./p>

Palate: Flavors of toffee, fig cake, and candied fruit, followed by mint, cinnamon and clove.

Finish: The finish ultimately reveals subtle notes of allspice, coconut and nutmeg. Long and warm.

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 (O.F.C.) Distillery. Its namesake bourbon brand, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskey, was introduced in August 1999. The company claims the distillery is the oldest continuously-operating distillery in the United States. The company says the name “Buffalo Trace” refers to an ancient buffalo crossing on the banks of the Kentucky River in Franklin County, Kentucky. The Sazerac Company purchased the distillery in 1992.