Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Sazerac 18 year Kentucky Straight Rye

Review Date: April 13, 2009
Category Info: Whiskey / Whisky :: Rye
Distilled From: Rye
Retail Price: $$$$$ ($50-$100)
Brewer / Distiller: Buffalo Trace
Year Produced: 1990
Age: 18yr
Casking: American Oak
Strength: 90 proof
Origin: United States - Frankfort, Kentucky

Tasting Notes:

Huge fruit and spice nose. Rich peppercorn and tangy melon aromas. On the palate this is huge. Big spice notes of dill and cinnamon. Sweet fruit on the mid palate with a big oaky warming finish. Classic rye. One of the finest whiskies I know of.