Thomas H. Handy Sazerac 2022 Barrel Proof Release Straight Rye Whiskey (75cl, 65.5%)

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac is a straight rye whiskey from Buffalo Trace, part of its Antique Collection. This is the 2022 release, a limited bottling in a 75cl-class 750ml bottle at a barrel-proof 65.45% ABV (130.9 proof). It is bottled uncut and unfiltered. The name honours the New Orleans bartender credited with popularising the rye-based Sazerac cocktail. The flavours are described as intense rye spice, rich dark fruit, warm oak and citrus peel, leading to a long, fiery finish.