Sazerac Rye 700ml

Sazerac Rye is one of America's most historically significant and celebrated straight rye whiskies, produced by the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Named after the Sazerac de Forge et Fils cognac that originally featured in the iconic Sazerac cocktail — one of the oldest known American cocktails, originating in New Orleans in the mid-1800s — this whisky carries with it a rich and storied heritage that few American spirits can match.

Distilled from a high-rye mash bill and aged in new charred American white oak barrels, Sazerac Rye delivers the bold, spicy character that defines the classic rye whiskey style, while maintaining the balance and approachability that has made it a staple behind bars worldwide. It is bottled at 45% ABV — enough to hold its own in cocktails without overpowering the palate when sipped neat. A perennial favourite among bartenders and whisky enthusiasts alike, Sazerac Rye is widely considered the benchmark expression of the American rye category and an essential bottle for any serious spirits collection.

Tasting Notes
Deep amber in the glass. The nose is bold and aromatic — rye spice, fresh mint, vanilla, and oak lead, with hints of dried citrus peel, anise, and caramel in the background. The palate is full-flavoured and assertive, delivering waves of rye bread, pepper, cinnamon, toffee, and a satisfying oakiness through the mid-palate. The finish is long, dry, and warming with lingering notes of spice, dark fruit, and toasted wood.

Serves Best With
The natural choice for a classic Sazerac cocktail — rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe, stir 60ml Sazerac Rye with a sugar cube and two dashes of Peychaud's bitters over ice, strain into the glass and garnish with a lemon peel twist. Also exceptional in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, and thoroughly enjoyable neat or over a single large ice cube.