Thomas H. Handy, Antique Collection 2024
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac was released in the 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection as an unfiltered, cask-strength rye bottled at 127.1 proof. The whiskey delivers immediate spice, with clove, cinnamon and pepper dominating the profile from nose to finish. Its structure reflects its rye-forward mashbill and historic cocktail roots, favouring intensity over sweetness. Less polished than some BTAC releases, it is unapologetically bold and best suited to drinkers who prioritise spice-driven character and raw energy.
Nose
Cloves, cinnamon
Palate
Cloves, nutmeg, pepper, mulled spice
Finish
Oak spice, dried herbs, cloves
Cloves and cinnamon dominate the nose with the raw edge you expect from an unfiltered cask-strength rye. The palate is powerful and immediate, carrying cloves, nutmeg and pepper with a mulled-spice warmth. It is less sweet than its bourbon counterparts but full of character. The finish is dry and lingering with spice and a touch of herbal bitterness.
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Thomas H. Handy, Antique Collection 2024
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