THOMAS H. HANDY SAZERAC

STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY

Named after the New Orleans bartender who first used rye whiskey in the Sazerac Cocktail, this uncut and unfiltered Straight Rye Whiskey is bottled directly from the barrel, just as it was over a century ago. Full of rich flavors, this authentic American rye whiskey is a symbol of the timeless history of New Orleans and the legacy of Thomas H. Handy.

COLLECTION

TASTING NOTES

Powerful, lush, and boldly spicy. Flavors of toffee, fig cake, and candied fruit, followed by mint, cinnamon and clove. The finish ultimately reveals subtle notes of allspice, coconut and nutmeg. Long and warm.

REVIEWS

F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal rating:

5 Stars/Highest Recommendation - "Extraordinary whiskey by any measure." - F. Paul Pacult

Rating: 94.5

“Sweet baby Jesus what is this? An extraordinary aromatic nose. The alcohol will sear your taste buds so add some ice. Spicy. Wild at heart” – David Broom

ANNUAL RELEASE LETTERS:

2021 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac

2019 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac

2018 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac

2017 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac

Awards

Most Recent Awards

2022 Second Finest Whisky in the World Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2022 Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition
2021 Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition
2021 Excellent / Highly Recommended (90-94 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2020 Third Finest Whisky in the World Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2020 Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2020 Top 100 Spirits Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2019 Third Finest Whisky in the World Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2019 Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2019 Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition
2019 Gold Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
2019 Trophy Finalist Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2018 Rye of the Year Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2018 Best Rye - No Age Statement Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2018 4 Stars - Highly Recommended F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
2017 Bronze World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2017 4 Stars - Highly Recommended F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
2016 Gold World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2016 Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2016 Trophy Finalist Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2016 4 Stars - Highly Recommended F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
2015 Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2015 Silver Outstanding International Wine & Spirits Competition
2015 World's Best American Whiskey World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2015 "Tried & True" Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2015 3 Stars - Recommended F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
2014 84 & below Whisky Advocate Magazine
2014 4 Stars - Highly Recommended F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
2014 World's Best Rye Whisk(e)y World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2013 World Whisky of the Year Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2013 Rye of the Year Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2013 Best Rye - No Age Statement Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2013 Liquid Gold Award - 97.5 points Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2013 4 Stars - Highly Recommended F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
2013 90 to 94 Whisky Advocate Magazine
2012 Gold Beverage Testing Institute - International Review of Spirits

Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY 40601

Distillery and Gift Shop Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm EDT
Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm EDT

Buffalo Trace Distillery is closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

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