Sazerac 18 Year Old Rye Whiskey 2025

The 2025 Sazerac 18 Year Old Rye continues the legacy of one of Buffalo Trace’s most iconic whiskeys. Released annually as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC), this expression is aged for nearly two decades in new charred American oak barrels, then bottled at a consistent 90 proof.

• Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
• Age: 18 years
• ABV/Proof: 45% ABV / 90 proof
• Mashbill: Buffalo Trace rye recipe (undisclosed proportions of rye, corn, and malted barley)

Tasting Notes (2025 Release)

• Nose: Dark chocolate, molasses, leather, oak, dried fruit, and baking spice
• Palate: Rich rye spice, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and hints of tobacco
• Finish: Long, warming, with oak tannins, spice, and lingering sweetness

Why It’s Special

• Heritage: Named after the Sazerac cocktail, first made with rye whiskey in New Orleans.
• BTAC Prestige: One of the rarest and most allocated ryes in the Antique Collection.
• Consistency: Bottled at 90 proof every year, offering elegance and balance compared to barrel-proof BTAC releases.