Tasting Notes

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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2012 Release

Country: USA

Region: Kentucky

Type: Rye

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 66.2%

Score: 94 Points

This Rye has an amazingly high ABV, yet there’s no alcohol burn on the soft nose with allspice, a hint of lemon, linseed oil, almond, and a soft oakiness. The taste starts off with caramel cola and cinnamon notes, mouth-filling and spicy with hints of lemon peel and turning dry into the long finish with hints of lemon, cinnamon, almond, and oak. A classic.