Sazerac Rye

Sazerac is a terrific spicy rye from Buffalo Trace in a great old-time bottle. We understand this to be six years old. The whiskey is named for the Sazerac Coffee House in New Orleans, birthplace of the famous – and sublime – Sazerac cocktail. The Coffee House was acquired by Thomas H Handy, owner also of Peychaud’s Bitters. Originally, he sold bottles of the Sazerac cocktail, which was originally made with Cognac. Today, this glorious libation is produced at the Buffalo Trace distillery.

Tasting Notes

NOSE
Sweet with spices and stem ginger in syrup. Orange zest, freshly ground black pepper and mixed peels.

PALATE
Thick, spicy palate with notes of Seville orange marmalade and allspice. Peanut butter, toffee and barrel char develop later on.

FINISH
An oily, spicy finish.