Thomas H Handy Antique Collection 2023 Edition Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 6 Year Old · 2017 Vintage
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Named after the New Orleans bartender who first used rye whiskey in the Sazerac Cocktail, this uncut and unfiltered Straight Rye Whiskey is bottled directly from the barrel, just as it was over a century ago. Full of rich flavors, this authentic American rye whiskey is a symbol of the timeless history of New Orleans and the legacy of Thomas H. Handy.
Distilled in the spring of 2017, this 2023 edition of Thomas H. Handy was matured for 6 years in Warehouse S before being bottled at 62.45% (124.9 proof).
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with a warm copper halo and honey-gold edges, resembling molten caramel and aged oak.
Nose
Orange zest and lemon oil lift the aroma, intertwined with caramel sweetness and a hint of pine. Fresh, bright and inviting, it hints at rye’s warm spice beneath.
Palate
Freshly baked rye bread spread with orange marmalade and honey, delivering warm, rustic sweetness on a sturdy rye backbone.
Finish
An elegant, lingering finish of light oak and black licorice, leaving a warm, polished impression with a subtle rye-driven echo.