Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

$1,599.99 USD

Size

750 ML

Year

2023 2024 2025

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Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is a distinguished expression in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, embodying the legacy of America’s First Cocktail, the Sazerac. Aged to perfection, this straight rye is renowned for its harmonious balance of maturity and intensity, showcasing layers of oak, leather, and subtle molasses sweetness. Its sophisticated profile and the remarkable depth of character offer a refined sipping experience, worthy of its namesake and the celebrated New Orleans cocktail culture.

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Tasting Notes

Nose: The aroma opens with rich, seasoned oak and aged leather, evoking a sense of warmth and time-honored refinement. Notes of molasses and allspice bring a touch of sweetness, balanced by earthy mint and eucalyptus. Hints of cinnamon, vanilla, and pepper add complexity, leading into an inviting, aromatic profile that signals the rye’s impressive age.

Palate: Smooth and layered, the palate introduces a mellow spice that glides across the tongue. Dry sweetness from the oak mingles with subtle allspice, while flavors of molasses and vanilla provide a velvety richness. Mint and eucalyptus bring a cooling freshness, and warm pepper spice lingers, creating a lively contrast that highlights the whiskey’s depth and balance.

Finish: Long, warming, and satisfyingly complex, with echoes of cinnamon, oak, and a touch of mint. The finish fades gradually, leaving a lingering peppery note and a hint of leather.

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Bottle details

Type	Rye Whiskey
Brand	Sazerac
Producer	Buffalo Trace Distillery
Origin	Kentucky, United States
Age	18 years
Strength	45% ABV (90 proof)
Made from	rye-dominant mash bill
Cask	new charred oak

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is a Kentucky straight rye with 18 years in new charred oak, made at Buffalo Trace Distillery and released as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. At 90 proof it sits in a comfortable sipping range, and that restraint lets the age speak: seasoned oak and aged leather up front, molasses and allspice for sweetness, then mint and eucalyptus cutting through with a cooling lift. The palate is dry and layered, with vanilla richness and a warm pepper spice that carries into a long finish of cinnamon, oak and a last trace of leather. It suits the rye drinker who already knows the spicy, younger side of the category and wants to taste what long aging does to a rye-dominant mash bill. It also rewards the collector who opens bottles rather than just shelving them. We carry it because it shows how rye can keep its herbal backbone through nearly two decades in wood, making it a rewarding study in the style.

Pairs well with

Pecan pie with whipped cream — The pie's caramelized sweetness and nuttiness echo the rye's molasses, vanilla and cinnamon, while the whiskey's dry oak keeps the pairing from turning cloying.
Aged cheddar and toasted walnuts — Sharp, savory cheese stands up to the oak and leather, and the rye's mint and pepper spice cut cleanly through the richness.
Quiet fireside evening — A long, warming finish with lingering pepper and leather is made for slow, contemplative sipping when there is time to let the glass evolve.

Questions about this bottle

What does Sazerac 18 Year Old taste like?

Expect seasoned oak and aged leather on the nose with molasses, allspice, mint and eucalyptus. The palate is smooth and dry-sweet, with vanilla, molasses and a cooling herbal note. The finish is long and warming, with cinnamon, oak, mint and a lingering peppery touch.

How should I drink it?

Neat in a Glencairn or rocks glass is the best way to appreciate its layered, mature profile. If you want to soften the intensity, add a few drops of water, which can open up more of the whiskey's subtle herbal and sweet notes.

Can I use it in a Sazerac cocktail?

Yes. It makes an extraordinary Sazerac, fitting for a whiskey that carries the name of the New Orleans classic. That said, its age and character are best enjoyed on their own as a contemplative sip, so many drinkers save it for the glass rather than the mixing tin.

What is the proof, age and bottle size?

This is an 18 year old Kentucky straight rye whiskey bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) in a 750 ml bottle. It is made from a rye-dominant mash bill and aged in new charred oak at Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

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