Sazerac Spring 1984 18 Years Fall of 2002 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 45.0% Vol. - the especially rare 3rd release from the legendary Buffallo Trace Antique Collection 2002 and one of Worlds best Rye Whiskeys!
This very rare and early vintage 1984 18 year old Sazerac Double Distilled Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey fall of 2002 is the 3rd release from the legendary Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2002 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 1984, Buffalo Trace has created a very intense as well as complex dark chestnut-coloured Kentucky 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. The rare 2002 release of the Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection was filled at 135 proof in white oak barrels for maturation and, after years of aging in the warehouse, was bottled in a limited edition without the addition of colourants at 45.0% vol. The glass bottle chosen for the 18 years Sazerac 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 rye 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 marvellous 18-year-old Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey with cult status and a rare old expression - now an absolute rarity for connoisseurs, discerning whisky collectors and lovers of first-class 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
- Year of Distillation: Spring of 1984
- Age: 18 years old
- Year bottled: Fall of 2002
- Cask Wood Type: New White Oak - charred for 55 seconds
- Grain: Minnesota Rye, Kentucky Corn, North Dakota Malted Barley
- Water: Kentucky Limestone with Reverse Osmosis
- Barrel selection: 1 barrel at time
- Barrel size: 53 liquid gallons; 66.25 Original Proof Gallons
- Warehouse: Q
- Evaporation loss: 74% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation
- Alcohol ABV% 45.0
- Bottling Series: Vintage 1984 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection - Limited Edition Release 2002
- Bottle Size 70cl / 700ml (consumer content 75cl / 750ml)
- not coloured / chill filtered
- Packaging without box
- NOTE: back label with signs!
- Producer/Importer: Sazerac Company / Buffalo Trace - Franklin County Frankfort, KY 40601, USA
- Country of Origin: USA - Kentucky
- limited, number unknown - rare old bottling and exclusive collector s whiskey!
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