Introducing the 2025 edition Thomas H. Handy Straight Rye, a six-year and three-month-old whiskey bottled at a robust cask strength of 129.8 proof. This release features a solid amber hue and exhibits a thick film and notable legs upon swirling.
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.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Heavy baking spices | Sharp cinnamon stick | Golden raisin | Crème brûlée | Some heat
Palate: Surge of rye spice | Peppery oak | Raisin | Cane sugar | Bold & rich
Finish: Baking spices | Charred oak | Vanilla custard | Seared mint | Lingering heat
About Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace Distillery is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, owned by the Sazerac Company. It has historically been known by several names, including the George T. Stagg Distillery and the Old Fashioned Copper (O.F.C.) Distillery. Its namesake bourbon brand, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskey, was introduced in August 1999. The company claims the distillery is the oldest continuously-operating distillery in the United States. The company says the name "Buffalo Trace" refers to an ancient buffalo crossing on the banks of the Kentucky River in Franklin County, Kentucky. The Sazerac Company purchased the distillery in 1992.
