Thomas H. Handy
8.8

Thomas H. Handy

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 64.3%

Another fine example of why rye has been undergoing a resurgence.

Gavin Smith

Specification

Thomas H. Handy

Buffalo Trace

Brand

Buffalo Trace

Bottler

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

Expression

Rye

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

2011

Year of Bottling

64.3%

ABV

Kentucky

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Gavin Smith

Taster

Nose: Fudge, Chantilly cream, summer fruits, ginger nuts.

Palate: Nice balance of velvety vanilla and more aggressive rye.

Finish: Relentless spiciness, a touch of chilli.

Comment: Another fine example of why rye has been undergoing a resurgence.

Score: 8.6

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Big and bold. Plenty of fresh oak and coconut cream then comes some\rsalted caramel, blackberry compote.

Palate: Gentle at first, with cornbread, then the dry spices build. Plenty of tannins and oak grip.

Finish: Drying and packed with oak grip.

Comment: Another excellent release of rye.

Score: 8.9

8.8
Overall Score

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