Sazerac Rye (Baby Saz)
90 proof
NAS
Rye
Buffalo Trace
$28
Rye Mashbill (high rye, likely 95–99%)
Nose
Fresh
Palate
Sweet candy notes, candied orange, menthol-y spearmint character, powerful Kentucky burn straight
Finish
Intense heat and burn
Overall Score
3 / 5
A high-rye expression best suited for cocktail applications due to its aggressive proof and spice profile rather than as a sipping whiskey.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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