Buffalo Trace Distillery launches bolder rye with tastings, gift shop release
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- Buffalo Trace expands production and launches Sazerac Rye Full Proof 125-proof.
- Bottle available at distillery gift shop Nov 14-16 before wider rollout.
- Distillery offers $10 premium tasting of four Sazerac Rye expressions, glass.
The expanded Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort is also growing its line of whiskeys: Sazerac Rye Full Proof is here.
This is a permanent line extension, joining the portfolio of Sazerac Rye 90 and 100 with a 125-proof edition that amplifies the signature spicy, peppery profile.
The new version is a result of last year’s $1.2 billion expansion of Buffalo Trace Distillery, according to the company. With the addition of the second still, Buffalo Trace is able to produce more of their signature bourbon and rye whiskeys, the company said.
“We’re excited to bring another full proof option to fans after they’ve expressed their love for our W.L. Weller and Benchmark full proof offerings,” said master distiller Harlen Wheatley in a news release. “Our expansion took 10 years in the making, and it’s rewarding to see how it’s already allowing us to create more of these whiskeys while maintaining the quality our fans expect.”
How does Sazerac Rye Full Proof taste?
According to the tasting notes, Sazerac Rye Whiskey Full Proof has a nose of rye spice, fresh dill and smoky oak. On the palate, it’s smooth and sweet with floral and herbal notes, rich oak and classic rye grain and a lightly peppery, spicy finish.
“Rye whiskey is the perfect next step for whiskey drinkers looking for more flavor. Sazerac Rye’s unique, balanced, Kentucky-style recipe makes it the brand whiskey drinkers have trusted for years,” says Andrew Duncan, global brand director at Buffalo Trace Distillery. “Sazerac Rye Full Proof amplifies the brand’s floral notes of vanilla and clove, along with fruity hints of orange, with just a touch of pepper, proving that rye whiskeys aren’t just great in cocktails — they shine on their own.”
Sazerac Rye Whiskey Full Proof will be available in select markets beginning in November at select retailers, bars and restaurants with a suggested retail price of $39.99 for a 750 mL bottle.
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Distillery gift shop release, tasting
During the weekend of Nov. 14-16, it will be on the shelves at the gift shop of the Buffalo Trace Distillery for purchase.
You can also book a special tasting, the Sazerac Rye Vertical Tasting, of the entire Sazerac Rye portfolio, including the Sazerac Rye 18-Year-Old from the Buffalo Trace Collection.
The premium tasting is $10 and include tastings of all four expressions, a commemorative Sazerac Rye glass and a small bite pairing. Tickets are available for purchase at buffalotracedistillery.com/visit-us.html on a first-come, first-served basis.
