Sazerac Rye
- 45
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- USA
Sazerac Rye is made at Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky. The distillery dates back to 1775 when Hancock Lee, a pioneer in the Kentucky region, established the distillery on the banks of the Kentucky River. In 1812, the distillery was officially established as the O.F.C. (Old Fashioned Copper) Distillery by Harrison Blanton. It operated under various owners and names throughout the 19th century. Like many distilleries, Buffalo Trace...
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Sazerac Rye is made at Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky. The distillery dates back to 1775 when Hancock Lee, a pioneer in the Kentucky region, established the distillery on the banks of the Kentucky River. In 1812, the distillery was officially established as the O.F.C. (Old Fashioned Copper) Distillery by Harrison Blanton. It operated under various owners and names throughout the 19th century.
Like many distilleries, Buffalo Trace was shut down during Prohibition. However, it was one of a handful of distilleries that received permission to operate for medicinal purposes. After Prohibition ended, the distillery experienced several changes in ownership and underwent various name changes before eventually rebranding as Buffalo Trace Distillery in 1999. The new name paid homage to the historic buffalo migration path that ran through the property.
The New Orleans original, Sazerac Rye, symbolises the culture and history of the Big Easy. In the 19th century, industrious farmers and distillers in the heartland of the United States barreled and shipped their rye whiskeys down the great Mississippi River to the bustling, growing city of New Orleans. These spicy and assertive spirits fueled the whiskey culture of New Orleans and established the first American cocktail, The Sazerac.
Official Tasting Notes
Aroma - The fragrance is of clove, sweet vanilla, anise and pepper.
Flavour - The taste has subtle notes of candies, spice and crisp citrus.
Finish - The big finish is smooth with hints of liquorice.
Like many distilleries, Buffalo Trace was shut down during Prohibition. However, it was one of a handful of distilleries that received permission to operate for medicinal purposes. After Prohibition ended, the distillery experienced several changes in ownership and underwent various name changes before eventually rebranding as Buffalo Trace Distillery in 1999. The new name paid homage to the historic buffalo migration path that ran through the property.
The New Orleans original, Sazerac Rye, symbolises the culture and history of the Big Easy. In the 19th century, industrious farmers and distillers in the heartland of the United States barreled and shipped their rye whiskeys down the great Mississippi River to the bustling, growing city of New Orleans. These spicy and assertive spirits fueled the whiskey culture of New Orleans and established the first American cocktail, The Sazerac.
Official Tasting Notes
Aroma - The fragrance is of clove, sweet vanilla, anise and pepper.
Flavour - The taste has subtle notes of candies, spice and crisp citrus.
Finish - The big finish is smooth with hints of liquorice.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig