Sazerac Spring 1997 18 Years Fall of 2015 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 45.0% Vol. - the 16th Release from the legendary Buffalo Trace Antique Collection - one of Worlds best Rye Whiskey - only 4.165 bottles!
This very rare vintage 1997 18 years-old Sazerac Double Destilled Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Fall of 2015 is the 16th release and one of only 4.165 bottles of the limited Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2015 from the prestigious Buffalo Trace Distillery, the world-renowned whiskey brands such as Pappy Van Winkle, Old Rip Van Winkle, George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Eagle Rare, Taylor Jr and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac produced. With the Sazerac 18 Years Straight Rye Whiskey Spring of 1997, Buffalo Trace created a very intense and complex dark chestnut colored rye whisky and shows the special art of the American whiskey handwork.
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.
This is the annual special release of straight Rye whiskey from the legendary Buffalo Trace distillery. Very mature, with notes of oak, leather molasses and all-spice, this is a must for Rye fans. Changes a little from batch to batch but always stunning. This rare 2015 release is one of the more immense expressions, filled at 135 proof back in 1997, but after years of aging the whiskey is now 125 proof. The glass bottle chosen for Sazerac 18 Year old is designed to showcase the whiskeys dark and rich color. The back label provides a full product story and describtion. Every case has been hand bottled and labeled to ensure the highest quality finish. 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. This annual award-winning rye whiskey has a rich and spicy nose with notes of toasted rye bread, molasses, cinnamon, and a touch of smoke. The taste is intense with a strong cinnamon note that lingers well with good underlying sweetness from molasses and brown sugar notes. The finish is long, spicy, and smooth. Immensely powerful and very rare 18 years old rye whiskey from Buffalo Trace s Antique Collection.
A great 18 year old Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey with cult status and now an absolute rarity for connoisseurs, the discerning whiskey collector and lovers of fine old Rye whiskeys!
- 2016 Best Rye Whiskey, 11 Years and Over - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2015 Third Finest Whisky in the World - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2014 - 21st Annual Whisky Advocate Award: American Whiskey of the Year
- 2014 Gold Medal, American Rye Whiskey 8 Years and Over - World Whiskies Awards
- 2012 #4 of The Ten Highest Rated Whiskies - Whisky Advocate Magazine Winter
- 2012 Liquid Gold Award - 95 points - Jim Murray s 2013 Whisky Bible
- 2011 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2011 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation - Chairman s Trophy Winner - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2010 Rye Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2010 World Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2010 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2010 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2006 Silver Medal - Best in Class - International Wine and Spirits Competition
- F. Paul Pacult s Spirit Journal-December 2014 rating: 5 Stars/Highest Recommendation - Hits the ball out of the park....again.
- Nose: very mature, with notes of oak, leather molasses and all-spice
- Palate: Huge, spicy aroma and enormous in every respect with notes of mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, vanilla, and lingering pepper
- Finish: long and warm finish
- Colour: amber chestnut
- Typ: Straight Rye Whiskey - double distilled - Distillery Bottling
- District: Kentucky - Frankfort
- Barrel selection: 25 hand picked barrels
- Vintage: 1997 / Spring of 1997
- Age: 18 years old
- Year bottled: Spring 2015
- Cask Wood Type: New White Oak - charred for 55 seconds
- Grain: Minnesota Rye, Kentucky Corn, North Dakota Malted Barley
- Warehouse: K
- Evaporation loss: 58,48% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation
- Alcohol ABV% 45.0
- Bottling Series: Vintage 1997 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection - Limited Edition Release 2015
- Bottle Size 70cl / 700ml (consumer content 75cl / 750ml)
- not coloured / chill filtered
- Packaging without box
- Producer/Importer: Sazerac Company / Buffalo Trace - Franklin County Frankfort, KY 40601, USA
- Country of Origin: USA - Kentucky
- limited, one of 4.165 bottles - very rare collector s whiskey!
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