Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
- Distillery
- Thomas H Handy
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1250
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Tobacco, Toasted, Nutty, Medicinal
- Description
- Thomas H. Handy Sazerac is a barrel-proof rye whiskey from the Buffalo Trace distillery, named after the New Orleans bartender credited with creating the Sazerac cocktail. The palate delivers bold spice alongside rich toffee, dried fruit, and fruitcake notes, with a cooling undercurrent of mint and clove that prevents the 64.4% ABV from overwhelming. Cask strength and uncut, this is a rye for those seeking authentic, uncompromising flavour without dilution.
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Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky is a from Thomas H Handy (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect heavily peated, smoky and fruity character — cooked fruit, tobacco, toasted, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac is a barrel-proof rye whiskey from the Buffalo Trace distillery, named after the New Orleans bartender credited with creating the Sazerac cocktail. The palate delivers bold spice alongside rich toffee, dried fruit, and fruitcake notes, with a cooling undercurrent of mint and clove that prevents the 64.4% ABV from overwhelming. Cask strength and uncut, this is a rye for those seeking authentic, uncompromising flavour without dilution.
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