Sazerac Straight Rye Whisky

Product of: United States

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Aged 6 years, this straight rye is made more distinctive by its bottle, the design of which was inspired by pre-Civil War times when bars purchased whiskey by the barrel barrels which they'd decant into ornate engraved decanters supplied by the distiller.

Today the Sazerac brand name may be silkscreen printed but this long, thin necked bottle with its fluted shoulder and octagonal fluted base still looks fit to be slid down the counter of a saloon's bar.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 04/05/2014

Appearance:

Clear, deep golden amber with polished bronze glints.

Aroma:

Aniseed, cinnamon, vanilla, peach, pecan pie, mild clove and pine oil. Water amplifies exposes candied lime peel.

Taste:

Vanilla, honey, maple, candied lime peel and lime Opal Fruits/Starburst, cinnamon and cracked black pepper. Water amplifies vanilla and exposes buttery caramel.

Aftertaste:

Vanilla and spiced oak with buttery fudge.