Sazerac Rye Full Proof takes the rye that bartenders have relied on for generations and strips away the dilution. Where the standard bottling comes in at 90 proof, this is bottled at 62.5% ABV, a full 125 proof, and left non chill filtered so the natural oils and texture stay in the glass. It is produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, and named for the Sazerac Coffee House in New Orleans, where the Sazerac cocktail was created in the 1800s. This is the whiskey that drink was built on, delivered at considerably more volume. It pours a deep amber. The nose leads with dry rye spice, clove and anise over caramel, vanilla and toasted oak, with the higher proof pulling everything forward. The palate is thick and assertive, layering peppery rye, cinnamon and baking spice with brown sugar, dark fruit and firm oak tannin, carrying real heat without turning harsh. The finish is long, dry and warming, closing on licorice, seasoned wood and lingering spice. At this strength a few drops of water or a large cube open it considerably. It also makes a genuinely serious Sazerac or Vieux Carré, where the extra proof holds its shape against sugar, bitters and ice in a way the standard bottling cannot.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
62.5% |
| Proof |
125 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Type |
Straight Rye Whiskey, Full Proof |
| Distillery |
Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Sazerac Company |
| Mashbill |
Buffalo Trace rye mash bill (percentages not published) |
| Maturation |
New charred oak |
| Filtration |
Non chill filtered |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber.
Nose: Dry rye spice, clove and anise over caramel, vanilla and toasted oak.
Palate: Thick and assertive, with peppery rye, cinnamon, brown sugar, dark fruit and firm oak tannin.
Finish: Long, dry and warming, with licorice, seasoned wood and lingering spice.
FAQ
What proof is Sazerac Rye Full Proof?
It is bottled at 62.5% ABV, which is 125 proof, and non chill filtered.
How is it different from standard Sazerac Rye?
Standard Sazerac Rye is 90 proof. Full Proof is bottled at 125 proof without chill filtration, giving it a thicker texture and considerably more intensity.
What does non chill filtered mean?
The whiskey is not filtered at low temperature, so the natural oils that contribute to body and mouthfeel remain in the bottle.
Where does the name come from?
From the Sazerac Coffee House in New Orleans, where the Sazerac cocktail was created in the 1800s.
How should I drink it?
Neat or with a few drops of water, or in a Sazerac or Vieux Carré where the extra proof holds up against sugar, bitters and ice.
Where can I buy Sazerac Rye Full Proof online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
