Whiskey Rye Kentucky 65.5% ABV
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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye is presented as an undiluted, unfiltered Kentucky straight rye. It is named for the New Orleans bartender credited with being the first to use rye whiskey in a Sazerac cocktail, a drink traditionally made with brandy, often cognac. The Fall 2022 bottling originated in spring 2016 and matured in Warehouses I, L, and M. It was bottled at 130.9 proof, with a suggested retail price of $99.
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Nose: Caramel, vibrant floral notes, vanilla, mild cinnamon, orange creamsicle, and many clean aromas. An incredible nose. Palate: Abundant sweet rye spice and some barrel char. Hints of light caramel and a bitter rye note. Finish: The finish mirrors the palate; it's nearly perfect.
Robust and spicy, yet smooth, allowing intriguing flavors to emerge. It's very nutty, with notes of chocolate, mint, and orange peel. Enjoyed with a small ice cube.
Potent rye spiciness and heat. Nutty, dark chocolate, some leather, some dark fruit, spearmint, slight lemon. Later tastes reveal licorice. It's complex and strong.
This is the best rye I've experienced yet. It reminded me of MWND, but with more intensity and smoothness. Flavors of cinnamon and Christmas. A pleasant warmth.
A sweet nose of cranberry and green grape, followed by a taste of cranberry, raspberry, and boozy green grape. It finishes with a long, charred cranberry barrel flavor.
Quite potent, even with a little water added. Faint hints of vanilla and caramel are present, alongside some bitterness. The finish concludes sooner than anticipated.
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