Sazerac Rye Whiskey 1.75L
Sazerac Rye Whiskey 1.75L is a 90-proof (45% ABV) Kentucky straight rye in the big 1.75L handle, distilled and aged by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. A low-rye mash bill gives a thick, mouthwatering pour — clove, vanilla, anise, and pepper on the nose, syrupy Seville orange and ground spice on the palate, licorice on the finish. Stock the home bar by ordering online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV/Proof: 45% ABV (90 proof)
- Size: 1.75L
- Age: Kentucky straight rye whiskey; no age statement on current release
- Production: Distilled and aged by Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY, for the Sazerac Company; low-rye mash bill (~51% rye, per trade reports)
- Heritage: Named for the Sazerac cocktail of the Sazerac Coffee House, Royal Street, New Orleans
The Rye Behind the Official Cocktail
Sazerac Rye takes its name from the cocktail first mixed at the Sazerac Coffee House on Royal Street in New Orleans in the mid-1800s — today the official cocktail of New Orleans. The whiskey itself earned 95 points and a "Best Buy" nod from Wine Enthusiast (July 2013). The 1.75L handle is the value format for the well-stocked bar. See more Sazerac or our rye whiskey collection.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of clove, vanilla, anise, and pepper with subtle notes of candied spice and citrus. The palate is thick and mouthwatering with syrupy notes of overripe Seville oranges and ground spices; the finish is smooth with hints of licorice.
How to Enjoy
The namesake pour: a proper Sazerac cocktail with absinthe rinse, sugar, and Peychaud's bitters. It also makes an excellent Old Fashioned or Manhattan in high volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Sazerac Rye?
90 proof (45% ABV).
How old is Sazerac Rye?
The current release carries no age statement.
Who makes it?
Distilled and aged by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, for the Sazerac Company.
What awards has it won?
95 points and "Best Buy" from Wine Enthusiast, July 2013.
The 1.75L handle for serious cocktail duty — buy Sazerac Rye Whiskey 1.75L online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.