Sazerac Rye 18 Years Old 2010

Sazerac Rye 18 Years Old 2010The One and Only New Orleans Original. Sazerac Rye Whiskey symbolizes the tradition and history of New Orleans. Rye Whiskey that dates back to the 1800s, around the time when saloons, veiled as Coffee Houses, began lining the streets of New Orleans. It was at the Sazerac Coffee House on Royal Street where local patrons were served toddies made with Rye Whiskey and Peychauds Bitters. The libation became known as the Sazerac and Americas first branded

Nose: Opening with assertive waves of peat smoke and Atlantic squall

It’s a storm of flavor that is sure to warm your palate

WARM VANILLA NOSE: Smooth and light

Non chill-filtered at 57

Bottled at 94-proof

Pre-prohibition this style of rye was preferred during the saloon era and is ideal neat and shines in any cocktail like the Manhattan or Old Fashioned

we found a 15-year-old bourbon that we immediately knew was rich

Chocolate and nuts also match well with Kavalan Oloroso

There is some weight on the palate

The whisky is then transferred to large oak vessels called “tuns” for 3-4 months to allow the whiskies from individual casks to “marry”

woody spices

The traditional casks soften and add delicate character