Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey

$105.99
Overview

Sazerac Rye is the Sazerac Company's namesake whiskey, distilled at Buffalo Trace and built on the same low rye mash bill behind Sazerac 18 Year and Thomas H. Handy. Rated 95 points by Whisky Advocate, it's a fruit-forward, easy-drinking rye that's been a mainstay on shelves for over a decade. Known to fans as "Baby Saz," it's the more affordable, more available sibling to Buffalo Trace's rarer rye releases.

Product Details

Quick Facts

Attribute Detail
Brand Sazerac Rye
Producer Sazerac Company, Inc., distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery
Country / Region USA, Kentucky
Style Kentucky Straight Rye
Mash Bill Undisclosed, believed to be Buffalo Trace's low rye mash bill of around 51% rye, 39% corn and 10% malted barley
Age Statement NAS, aged at least 4 years, historically marketed around 6 years
ABV 45% (90 proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak barrels
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Standard, ongoing release
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Orange zest, clove and raisin, with rye spice and anise underneath
  • Palate: Sweet apricot, orange peel and plum, alongside caramel, vanilla and a touch of barrel char
  • Finish: A burst of rye spice and black licorice, settling into dark fruit, caramel and black pepper
What sets this bottle apart
  • Sazerac Company's namesake rye, tied directly to the historic Sazerac cocktail
  • Shares its mash bill with Sazerac 18 Year and Thomas H. Handy from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
  • Rated 95 points by Whisky Advocate
  • A fruit forward profile that's approachable even if you're new to rye
  • Been on shelves for over a decade and still holds up

Distillery Information

Sazerac traces back to a 19th-century New Orleans cocktail bar and the Sazerac cocktail itself. Sazerac Rye is distilled at Buffalo Trace using the distillery's low rye mash bill, the same one behind the pricier Sazerac 18 Year and Thomas H. Handy releases in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

Awards & Recognition

95 Points, Whisky Advocate

Who this bottle is for
  • Rye newcomers after something approachable, not overly spicy
  • Sazerac cocktail fans wanting the proper backbone for the drink
  • Bourbon drinkers curious about rye without jumping in the deep end
How to enjoy

Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water

The classic base for a Sazerac cocktail

Also holds its own in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned

Why we curate it

Sazerac Rye holds a legendary status, and it's still one of the easiest ryes to recommend. Fruity, a bit of spice, and priced so you don't need to think twice. Good rye, no fuss.