- Product Code: 88004139940
- Buy and earn 38 points worth £0.38
Description
Sazerac Rye Whiskey is rumored to be made from a mash of 51% Rye, 39% Corn and 10% Malted Barley.
Following distillation, the whiskey is aged for a minimum of six years in the Kentucky heat, before a small batch of barrels are married together.
Sazerac Straight Rye earned a score of 94.5 points from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, and a score of 95 points from Wine Enthusiast, which called it a "Best Buy."
In addition, it earned the Best American Rye Whiskey Award at the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, and the Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Awards
- Category Winner - World Whisky Awards - 2022
- Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition - 2022
- Platinum Award - TAG Global Spirits Awards - 2022
- Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - 2022
- Gold Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition - 2022
- Gold Medal - International Spirits Challenge - 2022
- Excellent/Highly Recommended (90-94 points) - Ultimate Spirits Challenge - 2022
Tasting Notes
Nose: Aroma of rye, malt, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper. The aroma gives way to notes of chewy caramel, vanilla, spicy rye.
Palate: Similar to the nose with the caramel, vanilla and spice with candied citrus.
Finish: Ends with a touch of dried fruits and rye.
Tags:
sazerac,
straight,
rye,
whiskey,
70cl,
american,
bourbon year,
old spirits,
clearance