{"product_id":"thomas-h-handy-sazerac-rye-2025-129-8-proof","title":"Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2025 129.8 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2025 is the youngest member of the 25th Anniversary Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, one of five bottlings 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. Distilled in spring 2018 and 2019, this whiskey aged over 6 years and 3 months in Warehouses N, L, AA, and DD, matured in new white oak barrels with a #4 char, then 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 2018-2019, Warehouses N, L, AA, DD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 2025 (25th Anniversary Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 64.9% (129.8 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: Lively oak and bold rye spice, lifted by bright fruit, apple, toffee, fig cake, mint, cinnamon, and clove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Explosive rye spice, black pepper, caramel, toasted oak, and citrus zest, with red fruit, honeycomb, and baking spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Long and powerful, with lingering heat and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEarning a Gold Medal at the 2025 London Spirits Challenge for its predecessor release, this year's Thomas H. Handy is a cornerstone of the milestone 25th Anniversary BTAC lineup, best enjoyed neat, with a few drops of water, or over a large ice sphere to soften the edges while preserving its 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 2025 taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLively oak and bold rye spice on the nose, with explosive black pepper, caramel, and citrus zest on the palate, finishing long and powerful.\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. The 2025 release marks the collection's 25th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy is this whiskey so intense?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's bottled uncut and unfiltered directly from the barrel at a full 129.8 proof, with no dilution, preserving its natural barrel strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas H. Handy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852422402132,"sku":"THH-2025-1298-750","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/thomas-h-handy-2021-whiskey_ca206c55-6d53-47c7-a8c8-442685865730.webp?v=1778200724","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-rye-2025-129-8-proof","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}