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Whiskey Review: Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old (2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)

We review Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old (2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection), one of the two rye whiskeys in the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

OVERALL RATING

9
$99.00
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old (2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)

Tasting Notes

About:

45% ABV, 90 proof. Distilled in winter 2008. Aged 18 years and 4 months in #4 charred new American oak from warehouses K. The sour mash bill consists of Minnesota Rye, Kentucky Corn, and North Dakota malted barley. 750ml $99.
Appearance:
Tawny/burnt ochre
Nose:
I first notice the aroma of sourdough starter. Fig and bold cherry round out the middle, whereas grass follows up at the end. Rich, buttery caramel provides the sweetness on the nose.
Palate:
Oak is first noticeable with a fresh slice of baked sourdough bread. The mouthfeel comes off clean and crisp with a light touch of oil. Cherry comes forward with vanilla. In the middle, caramel or demerara simple syrup add to the sweetness of the vanilla. For depth, cinnamon and allspice mingle. Black peppercorn switches things up at the finish.
Finish:
Comments:
Just because I ranked this fourth, doesn’t mean I think it is the worst. Again, each of the BTAC stands out, but I think I am over smell and taste of sourdough since being in quarantine. If you don’t get a chance to try the Antique Sazerac 18 Year Old, I find it comparable to the Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Rye.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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