SAZERAC RYE 18 YEAR-OLD
KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
The famed Sazerac Coffee House was founded in 1850 on Exchange Alley in New Orleans, Louisiana and soon gained fame as the home of “America’s First Cocktail” known as the Sazerac. Using rye whiskey in place of the French brandy, a dash of Peychaud Bitters, and Herbsaint, what eventually became the official cocktail of New Orleans was created. This straight rye has a mellow spice and dry sweetness that dances on the tongue, giving pure delight that is worthy of the Sazerac name.
COLLECTION
TASTING NOTES
Very mature, with notes of oak, leather molasses and all-spice. The long, warm finish is preceded by notes of mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, vanilla, and lingering pepper.
REVIEWS
F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal - December 2014 rating:
5 Stars/Highest Recommendation - "Hits the ball out of the park....again." - F. Paul Pacult
Whisky Advocate rating: 95
"This is an amazing, truly unique whiskey. There is no rye whiskey on the market that is as old or perfectly balanced as this one. For all who can't get enough flavors and intensity in your whiskey, your search has ended " -Whisky Advocate
ANNUAL RELEASE LETTERS:
2022 Sazerac Rye 18 Year-Old
2021 Sazerac Rye 18 Year-Old
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Awards
Most Recent Awards
- 2024 Gold Whiskies of the World
- 2024 Gold Whiskies of the World
- 2024 Silver North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
- 2024 Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2024 Gold Outstanding International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2024 Gold International Spirits Challenge
- 2023 Silver Luxury Masters Asia
- 2023 Gold American Whiskey Masters
- 2023 Gold New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2022 Silver Singapore World Spirits Competition
- 2022 Silver Luxury Masters Asia
- 2018 Best Rye - 11 Years and Older Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
- 2018 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2018 3 Stars - Recommended F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
- 2017 4 Stars - Highly Recommended F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
- 2016 4 Stars - Highly Recommended F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
- 2015 4 Stars - Highly Recommended F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
- 2014 2014 American Whiskey of the Year Whisky Advocate Magazine
- 2014 5 Stars - Highest Recommendation F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
- 2014 #39 of 75 Best Spirits in the World F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
- 2013 Best Rye - 11 Years and Older Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
- 2013 Liquid Gold Award - 96.5 points Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
- 2013 Liquid Gold Award - 95 points Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
- 2011 Extraordinary / Ultimate Recommendation (95-100 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2011 Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition