Also a fan of the arts, sport, music and cats. Why You Should Be Using Fresh Herbs in Your Cocktails. I'm 21 or over NO! Our opinions are unaffected by this, if we don’t rate the whiskey we will say so. Believed to be made using Buffalo Trace's low-rye rye mash bill, this whiskey arrives in an attractive, recognizable bottle with a sleek, simple logo. Leave a Comment About – “The One and Only New Orleans Original. Der Sazerac Rye wird mit 45.0% vol. I’m surprised how gentle the oak notes are in this because many rye whiskeys I’ve had tend to be oak-heavy. If you're not old enough to drink, then you're not old enough to read Breaking Bourbon. Nice review Mr. Buffalo Trace, can we please get an 8-10 year and/or a higher proof version that isn’t only for the Antique Collection? Learn how your comment data is processed. I love a sweet bourbon and this is an incredibly bourbon-esque rye with a really sweet almost sickly feel to it (in a good way) that is never overbearing. Once you sign in you can... Named after the Sazerac Coffee House on Royal Street in New Orleans (and subsequently the cocktail), Sazerac Rye is produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery. It has a rich vanilla and toffee core with secondary notes of caramel apple, candy corn, and clove-studded orange. I enjoyed it and would buy it again for cocktails, but I want more from something I’m going to drink neat. Er erlangte Berühmtheit als Bestandteil des Sazerac Cocktail der Bar. Review and tasting notes for Sazerac 18 Year (2020). We earn a small commission if you click the above link and go on to make a purchase. Review. Sazerac Rye 6 Year Review. Type & Region: Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA, Composition: 51% rye, 39% corn and 10% malt, Aged: 6 years, aged in virgin American white oak, Color: 1.1/2.0 on the color scale (burnished), Price: $23 MSRP (750mL), but given lower supply, $40+ in some places, “The One and Only New Orleans Original. The libation became known as the “Sazerac” and America’s first branded cocktail was born. On my second smell, I also get a hint of vanilla and rye bread, as well as a combination of lemon after you’ve cut it open, orange, and apple cider. Reviews, recipes, and industry insight for educated imbibing. August 9, 2019. Required fields are marked *. This does not affect the price you pay. More of the rye comes out in the finish though this is fairly light compared to some other ryes, then there are hints of warm nutmeg and oak. Throughout, the alcohol stays in the background, allowing the other flavors to shine. © 2014 - 2020 VinePair Inc. — Made In NYC, Next Round Live: What's Happening in the Drinks Industry Now. Up front, there are light to moderate notes of oak that get a little stronger as the amount of liquid decreases. Like a lot of whiskey it changes a bit in the bottle over the course of being open, but really it’s never for the worse. I still taste peppermint on the second sip, but now there’s some cinnamon and a stronger taste of citrus, either lemon tea with honey, or pear fruit, and just a little bit of charred barrel. Anyway. The spice, fruit / citrus, and honey notes are well balanced, but it’s not quite striking or interesting enough. Everything about this bottle, from the long neck and saloon-style bevel to the raised, stylized font, screams old West whiskey coolness. It is not overly complex but what it lacks in complexity it makes up for in character and it is a whiskey that really oozes class. Sazerac 6 tastes so delicate and balanced, but at the expense of it being very interesting. Reviewed on 10-06-2020 By Tim McKirdy. In recent times this whiskey has built a reputation as one of the finest around and in 2017 picked up the following awards: “Any crispier and the glass would shatter…a rare and valuable gem!”, Website: http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/sazerac-rye. Drew Beard is Assistant Editor and Social Media Manager for Drinkhacker. Distiller.com uses cookies that are essential for us to operate the website and that are helpful for us to improve the services. Since the Sazerac cocktail, made with absinthe, sugar, whiskey, and bitters, is a well-known cocktail, lets see how the whiskey by itself holds up to scrutiny. It is aged from four to six years and formerly had an age statement of six years. FINAL VERDICT: A good solid rye that’s worth the money. I could also see this pairing well with heavily spiced foods such as barbeque and Indian food, as well as spiced desserts and treats such as fruit pies, peppermint patties and peppermint candy. This has the foundation to be amazing, but I guess that’s why the 18-year version (Sazerac 18) and cask strength version (Thomas Handy Sazerac) are in such high demand. Rye Whiskey that dates back to the 1800’s, around the time when saloons, veiled as Coffee Houses, began lining the streets of New Orleans. Color: 1.1/2.0 on the color scale (burnished) Price: $23 MSRP (750mL), but given lower supply, $40+ in some places. "The aroma is pleasant with cherry fruit, sweet vanilla, and a light smoky char note. Es ensteht ein kraftvoller und würzigerer Geschmack als beim Bourbon. At 45% alcohol, the alcohol is subdued, allowing all the other scents to emerge. I didn’t expect to taste this much citrus. Sazerac Rye Whiskey symbolizes the tradition and history of New Orleans. Richard Hammond September 16, 2017. The palate is velvety with a generous, well-balanced heat. Review: Sazerac Rye 6 Years Old. Rye Whiskey that dates back to the 1800’s, around the time when saloons, veiled as Coffee Houses, began lining the streets of New Orleans. Incredibly distinct with salted caramel mixed with candyfloss, rye spice, cinnamon and a hint of fresh pears. Your email address will not be published. Sazerac Rye Whiskey symbolizes the tradition and history of New Orleans. Named after the Sazerac Coffee House on Royal Street in New Orleans (and subsequently the cocktail), Sazerac Rye is produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery. http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/sazerac-rye, Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Review, Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Barrel Strength Rye Review, Whiskey And Milk – Does It Work? That pervasive peppermint smell is a telltale sign of rye whiskey. The Sazerac 6 Year Rye Whiskey or “baby Saz” is distilled and bottled by the Buffalo Trace Distillery. August 2, 2018. This one drinks more like a high rye bourbon, so it’s not surprising that there’s suspicion surrounding a high corn content in the recipe. The rye spice is moderate on the palate--not too punchy or intense, but present. Bourbon Batch #1 (2013), Review: Blanton’s Gold Edition and Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel Bourbon, Review: Spirit Lab Distilling Single Malt Whiskey (Batch 3), Review: Batch Signature Gin and Industrial Strength Gin. It is aged from four to six years and formerly had an age statement of six years. The name comes from the famous cocktail, reportedly conceived in New Orleans at the Sazerac Coffee House, and it’s also, not coincidentally, shared by the NOLA-based parent company of Buffalo Trace Distillery.