ABV 63.8%
A broad shouldered whisky. Not for the fainted-hearts.Some like it hot.
Martine Nouet
Thomas H. Handy
Buffalo Trace
Brand
Buffalo Trace
Bottler
Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky
Expression
Bourbon
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
63.8%
ABV
Kentucky
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
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.
Score: 8
Taster
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.
Score: 9.3
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