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Sazerac Rye 6 Year Old: America's First Cocktail — From Peychaud's Apothecary to Buffalo Trace at 90 Proof

Name: Sazerac Rye 6 Year Old: America's First Cocktail — From Peychaud's Apothecary to Buffalo Trace at 90 Proof
Brand: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.5 (1 reviews)

7.5 /10

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Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Type: Rye
Age: 6 Years
ABV: 45% ABV
Price: £1250.00

Sazerac Rye 6 Year Old is a Rye whisky made by Buffalo Trace Distillery. ABV: 45% ABV. Age: 6 Years. Our expert rating is 7.5/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Rye spice, vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest, nutmeg, hints of caramel and dried herbs — the rye grain announcing itself

Palate

Bold pepper and rye spice up front, then caramel sweetness, orange zest, vanilla — medium-bodied with pleasant warmth, a cocktail rye that drinks well neat

Finish

Medium-long — smooth, balanced spice, citrus, and oak fading together, the 90 proof providing structure without aggression

Expert Review

7.5/10

Named after America's first cocktail. In 1838, Creole apothecary Antoine Peychaud mixed brandy, absinthe, and his proprietary bitters for guests on Royal Street, New Orleans. Around 1870, the Sazerac Coffee House switched from cognac to rye whiskey after the Great French Wine Blight. Now distilled at Buffalo Trace. Six years old, 90 proof, known as 'Baby Saz.'