{"product_id":"thomas-h-handy-sazerac-rye-2020-129-proof","title":"Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2020 129 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2020 is one of five bottlings in Buffalo Trace's highly allocated Antique Collection, released each fall and named after the New Orleans bartender credited with first using rye whiskey in the Sazerac Cocktail, America's first branded cocktail. This year's release was distilled in spring 2014 and aged 6 years and 2 months in Warehouses K, M, and N, with a 32 percent evaporation loss, bottled uncut and unfiltered directly from the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled: Spring 2014, Warehouses K, M, N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 2020 (Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 64.5% (129 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose: Sweet French vanilla, custard, brulee sugar, and ripe pear with a faint touch of star anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Star anise, cinnamon, and cocoa, with dessert-like Mexican hot chocolate character and hints of creme brulee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Long and earthy, despite the dessert-like sweetness on the palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCalled by one reviewer the standout of the entire 2020 Antique Collection for its uniquely dessert-forward, brandy-like character, this legendary annual release rewards slow sipping neat, or even from a snifter, to fully appreciate its layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does Thomas H. Handy 2020 taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet vanilla, custard, and pear on the nose, developing star anise, cinnamon, and cocoa on the palate, finishing long with earthy depth beneath the dessert-like sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn annual release of five highly allocated whiskeys from Buffalo Trace, including Thomas H. Handy, George T. Stagg, Eagle Rare 17, William Larue Weller, and Sazerac 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow does the 2020 compare to nearby vintages?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2018 came in at 126.2 proof, 2019 at 128.4, and 2020 at 129 — all in a similar range, but each reflecting a different barrel selection and distillation year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas H. Handy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629142970452,"sku":"THH-2020-129-750","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/Buy_Thomas_H._Handy_Sazerac_Rye_2019_Online_b5aae1c0-9fad-487c-9635-2fc72706f188.webp?v=1764817109","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-rye-2020-129-proof","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}