Sazerac Full Proof Rye Whiskey 125 Proof
62.5% ABV (125 proof) | 750mL | NAS | Frankfort, Kentucky — Sazerac Full Proof Rye Whiskey 125 Proof takes the classic Sazerac Rye profile and turns the volume all the way up: the same Kentucky rye whiskey, bottled at full barrel proof. A permanent addition to the Sazerac Rye portfolio (announced November 2025), distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Where the 90-proof original is the cocktail workhorse and the 100-proof the step up, the Full Proof is the connoisseur's pour — rye spice and fresh dill with smoky oak on the nose, smooth sweetness layered with floral and herbal notes, rich oak, and classic rye grain character. Among rye whiskeys, full-proof bottles are where distilleries show their real colors: no dilution, no hiding, just amplified floral vanilla, clove, orange hints, and a touch of pepper. US MSRP $39.99 makes this one of the boldest values on the shelf.
Tasting notes
Nose: rye spice, fresh dill, smoky oak. Palate: smooth sweetness — floral notes, herbal character, vanilla, clove, orange hints, rich oak, pepper. Finish: long, warming, classically rye. (Per official Buffalo Trace press release.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 62.5% ABV (125 proof) — 750mL
- Full-proof version of the iconic Sazerac Rye — permanent portfolio addition
- Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Amplified floral vanilla, clove, orange, and pepper vs. the 90/100 proof
- Adds power and depth to Sazerac cocktails and Manhattans
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
At full proof it's a sipper — try it neat first, then a splash of water opens the floral notes. In cocktails, it powers a Sazerac or a Manhattan with real rye muscle.
Frequently asked questions
What proof is Sazerac Full Proof Rye?
125 proof (62.5% ABV) — the highest-proof permanent Sazerac Rye expression, alongside the 90-proof and 100-proof versions.
Is Sazerac Full Proof Rye a limited edition?
No — it joined the portfolio as a permanent addition in late 2025, though allocations can be tight.
Where is Sazerac Full Proof Rye made?
At Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.
What cocktails work with full-proof rye?
A Sazerac, an Old Fashioned, or a Manhattan — full-proof rye stands up to dilution without losing character.