Sazerac Rye

This is a bottle worth having in your bar both for mixing and sipping on its own.

It makes a great Manhattan, especially if you do not like your Manhattans too sweet. It's a good step up from Old Overholt for mixing and still not too expensive. It is made by Buffalo Trace, whose straight bourbon is also one of my favorites.

It is truly a pleasure to sip neat. A great nose, smooth -- not harsh at all -- the taste is spicy with notes of cinnamon, cloves, cherry, vanilla, and ginger. Reminds me of spiced cider. The initial sweetness develops into a bitter-sweetness. A pleasing spicy and slightly sour flavor is present throughout. The finish is fresh and almost minty with a touch of anise. Clean -- my wife does not cringe when she kisses me after I've had some.

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