Sazerac 18 Year Old Rye Whiskey 2023
Sazerac 18 Year Old Rye Whiskey 2023 is the 2023 vintage of Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection straight rye, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. The barrels were filled between fall 2004 and spring 2005 and aged 18 years and 5 months in Warehouses K, L, and M — the oldest rye in the annual Antique Collection lineup. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 18 years, 5 months — filled fall 2004 through spring 2005
- Release: Fall 2023 — Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
- Origin: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky — Warehouses K, L, M
The Elder Statesman of the Antique Collection
Each fall, Buffalo Trace releases five ultra-limited Antique Collection whiskeys, and Sazerac 18 is the collection's rye anchor — the oldest rye in the lineup and, at 90 proof, the gentlest pour of the five. Eighteen-plus years in new charred American oak tempers rye's natural assertiveness into something polished and deeply oaked: dried orange peel, rye grain, clove, and aniseed on the nose; black pepper, vanilla, and waves of oak on the palate. Shop the Buffalo Trace collection, browse rye whiskey, and explore whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The nose shows dried orange peel, rye grain, clove, and aniseed over intense oak. The palate is boldly wood-forward — black pepper, vanilla, tannic oak, and herbaceous rye spice, dry overall. The finish is long, with floral notes followed by honey and tobacco leaf.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat to appreciate the full 18-year oak integration; the 90 proof needs no water. A collector's pour best shared with someone who understands what BTAC means.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Sazerac 18 Year 2023?
90 proof (45% ABV) — traditionally the lowest proof and the oldest rye in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
How old is the 2023 Sazerac 18?
18 years and 5 months — barrels filled fall 2004 through spring 2005, aged in Warehouses K, L, and M.
Is Sazerac 18 the same as Sazerac Rye?
No — Sazerac 18 is the ultra-aged, ultra-limited Antique Collection expression; standard Sazerac Rye is a 6-year-old 90-proof rye.
Get the 2023 Sazerac 18 Year Old Rye online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — BTAC allocations never last.