Sazerac Rye 18-Year-Old

Official Description
The famed Sazerac Coffee House was founded in 1850 on Exchange Alley in New Orleans, Louisiana and soon gained fame as the home of “America’s First Cocktail” known as the Sazerac. Using rye whiskey in place of the French brandy, a dash of Peychaud Bitters, and Herbsaint, what eventually became the official cocktail of New Orleans was created. This straight rye has a mellow spice and dry sweetness that dances on the tongue, giving pure delight that is worthy of the Sazerac name.

Tasting Notes
Very mature, with notes of oak, leather molasses and all-spice. The long, warm finish is preceded by notes of mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, vanilla, and lingering pepper.

Reviews
F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal rating:  4 stars/Highly Recommended                                                                                                           "A perennial winner for rye whiskey." - F. Paul Pacult

Whisky Advocate rating: 95 "This is an amazing, truly unique whiskey. There is no rye whiskey on the market that is as old or perfectly balanced as this one. For all who can't get enough flavors and intensity in your whiskey, your search has ended " -Whisky Advocate

Awards

 * 1) 4 of The Ten Highest Rated Whiskies - Whisky Advocate Magazine Winter 2012

2012 Liquid Gold Award - 95 points - Jim Murray's 2013 Whisky Bible

2011 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2011 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation - Chairman's Trophy Winner - Ultimate Spirits Challenge

2010 Rye Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

2010 World Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

2010 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge

2010 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2006 Silver Medal - Best in Class - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2006 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2005 American Whiskey of the Year - Malt Advocate Magazine

2005 Rye Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

2005 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2005 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2004 Rye Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

2004 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2004 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge

2003 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2003 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2003 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge

2002 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2002 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge

2001 American Whiskey of the Year - Malt Advocate Magazine

2001 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2001 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2001 Bronze Medal - International Spirits Challenge

2000 Bronze Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition