Extremely well-integrated, the flavor really builds in a cohesive, continuous wave from entry to finish. Palate: Rich and full, honeyed but also savory – think rye crisps topped with dark honey and black pepper, although the spice is felt more in the nose than on the tongue. Stoneground mustard, cherry preserves, and a faint note of fruit popsicles mingle with some vegetal notes like cooked corn and steamed greens. Nose: The nose is a bit milder than I expected, to be honest. Vital Stats: 126.2 proof, six years old, $90 MSRP for a 750ml bottle but, like all BTAC releases, you’ll most likely pay more. Handy Sazerac Rye release still deserve its place in the pantheon of great American rye whiskeys? Tasting Notes: Thomas H. In any case, the substitution worked, and the Sazerac cocktail is now one of the world’s great classic whiskey drinks. Barrel proof and non-chill filtered, this is a big, powerful, expressive rye with confident spice and brash demeanor. 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. Handy Sazerac Rye is really not that way. Where Cognac is floral, buttery, and deeply mellow, rye is…not really that way. It was an interesting choice, because I’m hard-pressed to think of two brown spirits less alike than Cognac and rye whiskey. Luckily, people preferred the use of American rye in cocktails. Phylloxera decimated the wine industry, and this led to the downfall and closure of the Sazerac de Forge in France. Handy, is credited as substituting rye whiskey for brandy, and the modern Sazerac was born (more or less). Handy, once the sole importer of Cognac for Sazerac de Forge et Fils Cognac, had to switch to using rye in cocktails because of a series of unfortunate events. Undeterred, the owner of the Sazerac Coffee House, Thomas H. Mingled in the sweetness is fragrant and floral dried orange peel, cherry, and mint with a touch of sour bread. But during the Great Wine Blight of the mid-1800s, phylloxera (an untreatable aphid infestation) devastated France’s vineyards, and Cognac got very hard to find. However, if you’re shy to rye or typically like more mild pours that are easy sippers, this one might be a bit much.Long story short, the Sazerac cocktail was originally made with Cognac, not whisky. Overall, if this is a rye that matches your preferred rye profile, it’s going to be one of the top pours in that wheelhouse. It’s got massive flavors that come out swinging, a thick viscosity that gives you something to chew on and stays bold the whole way through. So, if you’re looking for a nice, easy, light sipping rye… well… this one might not be for you. It carries with it a lot of bold flavors. Handy is definitely up the alley of a rye drinker who likes higher-proof pours. Then, there are the people who just roll their eyes every time they hear about someone trying it, ready to throw about thirty other recommendations into the ring. There are ravenous fans who foam at the mouth every time you bring one up. THH is known for it's spice and heat attributable to the mash bill and proof and is usually aged right around 6 years. Review: It’s always hard reviewing a BTAC bottle. Handy was first brought to market in 2006 and is named after the famous New Orleans bartender who first used rye whiskey in the Sazerac Cocktail. Notes of charred rye, torched oak, tobacco, and cinnamon. Cinnamon red hots, baked rye, baking spice, cracked leather, charred oak on the front with undertones of licorice and dried fig. Palate: Off-dry, velvety, full mouthfeel. Notes of mint, toasted buckwheat, cinnamon stick, dry roasted oak, and baked toffee compete on the front of the nose while undertones of licorice and sour cherry play in the background. 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. 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. No matter the challenge, be it Mother Nature or man, the people of our Distillery have been part of the story that shaped America and the spirit industry as well. A timeless dedication to respecting the past while fearlessly innovating for the future has served us well for more than two centuries. Throughout the challenges of floods, fires, tornadoes, and even Prohibition, the American family-owned Buffalo Trace Distillery has never compromised.
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