Sazerac Sazerac 18 Years Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey NV 750ml

This Sazerac 18 year old is now a distinctly separate whiskey, after several years of releasing whiskey that had been stored in stainless steel to prevent further aging. It doesn’t have as much of the rye zing as previous releases, which may disappoint those hoping for a repeat performance. Still, the new release is richer and sweeter, which I find attractive. Toffee and molasses, yielding to clove, mint, and cinnamon. Polished leather on the finish cuts through the sweetness. Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2016.

The full-bodied bouquet features doughy scents that are dry, resiny and clean. The palate entry is fresh, surprisingly fruity and wonderfully creamy; the midpalate taste is rich in a fruity, ripe manner and oaky. Concludes sap- and maple-like, oaky and bittersweet. One of the best straight rye whiskeys available.