{"product_id":"thomas-h-handy-sazerac-rye-2023-124-9-proof","title":"Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2023 124.9 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2023 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 2017 and aged over 6 years and 2 months in Warehouse S, pulled from barrels with a 27 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 2017, Warehouse S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 2023 (Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 62.45% (124.9 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: Orange zest, lemon oil, caramel, and hints of pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Freshly baked rye bread, orange marmalade, and honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Lingering, with light oak and black licorice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEarning a Master Medal at The Spirits Business 2023 American Whiskey Masters, this release stands out as the lowest-proof Handy bottling to date (the series has historically ranged from 124.9 to 134.8 proof), delivering a slightly more approachable, citrus-forward take on the usual barrel-proof intensity, best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water.\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 2023 taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrange zest, lemon oil, and caramel on the nose, with freshly baked rye bread and orange marmalade on the palate, finishing with light oak and black licorice.\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 this compare proof-wise to other Handy releases?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 124.9 proof, this was the lowest-proof Handy release bottled to date, with the series historically ranging as high as 134.8 proof in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas H. Handy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544554651732,"sku":"THH-2023-1249-750","price":529.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2016_0ef6e8bb-7109-40b2-b34c-112529a63f90_2.webp?v=1787454352","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-rye-2023-124-9-proof","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}