BTAC Sazerac 18 Years Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

The Sazerac 18-Year-Old Rye is part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection and is known for its mellow spice and dry sweetness. It has a unique history, deriving its name from the famed Sazerac Coffee House founded in 1850 in New Orleans, Louisiana, which is famous for being the home of “America’s First Cocktail,” the Sazerac.

Sazerac 18-Year-Old Rye is noted for its elegant and balanced profile, suitable for a high aged rye. The flavors, though subdued, are well-tempered and provide a good mouthfeel and aged oak base. This whiskey has been appreciated for its creamy mouthfeel and the way it maintains its aged oak notes and general mustiness in check. It is a unique and celebrated rye whiskey, highly valued among enthusiasts for its age and distinctive character.

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Nose: Aromatic with notes of candy cane, fresh mint, rye spice, dried apricot, and a classic steel tank batch aroma.

Palate: Offers a well-balanced blend of rye spice, vegetative notes, straw, rye grain, mild summer fruits, and light aged oak.

Finish: The finish is characterized by light cinnamon, aged dry oak, rye spice, leather, and a hint of mustiness.