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Sazerac Rye

Wonderful, drinkable rye

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@jpdReview by @jpd

21st Feb 2011

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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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3 comments

@drinix
drinix commented

Very nice bottle. Ryes are starting to intrigue me. I may buy this one in particular only for the bottle design, love it!

13 years ago 0

@WTC
WTC commented

I would recommend it, I'm a big fan. tony

13 years ago 0

@jpd
jpd commented

I must say, the bottle looks great on the shelf. And knowing that it tastes great and does not even cost that much -- even better.

13 years ago 0

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