An exceptionally mature expression of American rye, the Fall 2025 release of Sazerac 18 Year Old brings together barrels filled between March 2006 and March 2007 and aged for 18 years and 5 months before bottling at 90 proof (45% ABV). Bright rye spice rises from the glass alongside seasoned oak and a subtle herbaceous lift, leading into a richly developed palate of woody spice, supple leather and deep oak. The finish is long and composed, with warm leather, caraway seed and lingering rye spice carrying through against an enduring oak backdrop. With 77% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation during maturation, this is a remarkably concentrated and scarce release, showing rye not at its loudest, but at its most mature, polished and contemplative

Rooted in the drinking culture of New Orleans, Sazerac Rye takes its name from the historic Sazerac cocktail and represents one of American whiskey’s most enduring connections between rye and the cocktail tradition. Produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery, the family pairs rye’s characteristic spice with layers of vanilla, clove, citrus and oak, ranging from approachable core expressions to the exceptionally limited Sazerac 18 Year Old. Released each autumn as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, the 18 Year Old explores the composed, deeply matured side of American rye, allowing extended ageing to transform its youthful spice into a more contemplative profile of seasoned oak, leather, herbs and warming baking spice.

750mL | 45%ABV