Thomas H. Handy / Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

Thomas H. Handy

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 63.8%
REVIEWED Issue 76

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Specifications

Brand: Buffalo Trace, Thomas H. Handy
Expression: Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky
Type: USA Whisky / Bourbon
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 63.8%
Country/Region: USA / Kentucky
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Dominic Roskrow

Nose: Needs water to open it but when you do it bursts out at you. Big fruits, saddlewood and musk,like a powerful and masculine.
Palate: Powerful fruity notes hold their own against powerful tannins,big sweet vanilla notes pit themselves against spicy rye.
Finish: Long,warm,woody and wonderful.
Comment: Sazerac has been monopolising the rye end of the American whiskey market. If rye really makes a comeback, this is its John The Baptist.

9.3

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Intense. A bit sharp. Sour fruit. Blackcurrant.Black pepper.
Palate: Rich,deep. Warm blackcurrant pie without the custard. Damp musty flavour.A lot to swallow !
Finish: Hot slightly burning. Spicy and framed by oak.
Comment: A broad shouldered whisky. Not for the fainted-hearts.Some like it hot.

8.0

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