Description
The2025 Thomas H. Handy is part of the legendary Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC), named after the New Orleans bartender who first used rye whiskey in the Sazerac cocktail. It is the youngest whiskey in the collection, typically aged around 6 years and 3 months, and bottled uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel.
- Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
- Age: ~6 years, 3 months (NAS on label)
- ABV/Proof: 64.9% ABV / 129.8 proof
- Mashbill: Undisclosed (Buffalo Trace rye recipe)
- Color: Bright copper
Tasting Notes (2025 Release)
- Nose: Heavy baking spices, sharp cinnamon stick, golden raisin, crème brûlée, toasted oak
- Palate: Explosive rye spice, peppery oak, raisin, cane sugar, caramel, dark chocolate, hints of mint
- Finish: Baking spices, charred oak, vanilla custard, seared mint, lingering heat
Why It’s Special
- Barrel Proof Authenticity: Uncut and unfiltered, bottled directly from the barrel.
- BTAC Prestige: One of only two ryes in the Antique Collection, alongside Sazerac 18 Year Old.
- Consistency: Known for bold spice and raisin notes, Handy is considered the most consistent BTAC release year to year.
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