Sazerac Spring 1985 18 Years Fall of 2005 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 45.0% Vol. - the 6th release from the legendary Buffallo Trace Antique Collection and one of the world's best Rye Whiskeys!
This very rare vintage 1985 18 year old Sazerac Double Distilled Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey fall of 2005 is the 6th release and one of only 3.163 bottles from the legendary Antique Collection 2005 from the renowned Buffalo Trace Distillery, which produces world-renowned whiskey brands such as Pappy Van Winkle, George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Eagle Rare, Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac. With the 18 year Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey spring of 1985, Buffalo Trace has created a very intense as well as complex dark chestnut-coloured Straight Rye Whisky and shows the special art of the American whiskey craftsmanship.
The famed Sazerac Coffee House was founded in 1850 on Exchange Alley in New Orleans, Louisiana and soon gained fame as the home of America's First Cocktail known as the Sazerac. Using rye whiskey in place of the French brandy, a dash of Peychaud Bitters, and Herbsaint, what eventually became the official cocktail of New Orleans was created. This straight rye has a mellow spice and dry sweetness that dances on the tongue, giving pure delight that is worthy of the Sazerac name.
This is the annual special release of straight Rye whiskey from the legendary Buffalo Trace distillery. Very mature, with notes of oak, leather molasses and all-spice, this is a must for Rye fans. Changes a little from batch to batch but always stunning. This rare 2005 release is one of the more immense expressions, filled at 135 proof back in 1985, but after years of aging the whiskey is now 125 proof. The glass bottle chosen for Sazerac 18 Year old is designed to showcase the whiskeys dark and rich color. The back label provides a full product story and describtion. Every case has been hand bottled and labeled to ensure the highest quality finish. This is an amazing, truly unique whiskey. There is no rye whiskey on the market that is as old or perfectly balanced as this one. For all who can't get enough flavors and intensity in your whiskey, your search has ended. This annual award-winning rye whiskey has a rich and spicy nose with notes of toasted rye bread, molasses, cinnamon, and a touch of smoke. The taste is intense with a strong cinnamon note that lingers well with good underlying sweetness from molasses and brown sugar notes. The finish is long, spicy, and smooth. Immensely powerful and very rare 18 years old rye whiskey from Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection.
A great 18 year old Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey with cult status and now an absolute rarity for connoisseurs, the discerning whiskey collector and lovers of excellent old Rye Whiskeys!
- 2016 Best Rye Whiskey, 11 Years and Over - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
- 2015 Third Finest Whisky in the World - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
- 2014 - 21st Annual Whisky Advocate Award: American Whiskey of the Year
- 2014 Gold Medal, American Rye Whiskey 8 Years and Over - World Whiskies Awards
- 2012 #4 of The Ten Highest Rated Whiskies - Whisky Advocate Magazine Winter
- 2012 Liquid Gold Award - 95 points - Jim Murray's 2013 Whisky Bible
- 2011 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2011 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation - Chairman's Trophy Winner - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2010 Rye Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
- 2010 World Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
- 2010 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2010 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal-December 2014 rating: 5 Stars/Highest Recommendation - Hits the ball out of the park....again.
- Nose: very ripe, rich and spicy with notes of toasted rye bread, molasses, cinnamon and a hint of smoke
- Palate: intense and very mature and spicy, with notes of oak, leather and molasses
- Finish: long, stable with gradual ending of intense flavors
- Colour: amber chestnut
- Typ: Straight Rye Whiskey - double distilled - Distillery Bottling
- District: Kentucky - Frankfort
- Vintage: Spring of 1985
- Age: 18 years old
- Year bottled: Fall of 2005
- Cask Wood Type: New White Oak - charred for 55 seconds
- Grain: Minnesota Rye, Kentucky Corn - Distillers Grade #1 and #2, North Dakota Malted Barley
- Water: Kentucky Limestone with Reverse Osmosis
- Evaporation loss: 68,47% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation
- Barrel selection: 25 hand picked barrels
- Warehouse: K
- Alcohol ABV% 45.0
- Bottling Series: Vintage 1985 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection - Limited Edition Release 2005
- Bottle Size 70cl / 700ml (consumer content 75cl / 750ml)
- not coloured / chill filtered
- Packaging without box
- Producer/Importer: Sazerac Company / Buffalo Trace - Franklin County Frankfort, KY 40601, USA
- Country of Origin: USA - Kentucky
- limited, one of 3.163 bottles - very rare collector´s whiskey!
Please examine this product before purchase, as not new from the supplier. Due to various ages of the bottles, the condition of the liquid is at buyer's own risk.
When ordering, you agree to these arrangements and assure the age of 18 years have already passed. All buyers have to be of legal age in their respective country.
Alcohol is harmful to health. Enjoy in moderation.
All company and brand names and trademarks mentioned are the property of their owners and are used only for the identification and description of the products. All product pictures show the offered article in the original and are subject to our sole copyright. As a result of the digital recording and various PC hardware as well as their technical configuration, colour deviations from the original can occur when they are displayed on the monitor.
