Tried Sazerac Rye for the First Time Last Night.

[mawnansmiff]

One of my treats to myself this week was a bottle of Sazerac rye and I was quite impressed.

How I never got around to sampling this before I can't say but I'll certainly be keeping my eyes open for any special offers on Amazon.

Very similar in taste to Rittenhouse but perhaps not so bold (45% versus 50%) and in my humble opinion beats Woodford Rye.

Also the bottle is quite a beauty.



Jay.

 

[SBC]

I also like Sazerac very much. I'd categorize it with some bang-for-buck ryes like Bulleit and Crown Royal Northern Harvest. Elijah Craig Straight Rye isn't too far behind these to my taste, around the same price point.

(I likewise enjoy these much more than Woodford.)

I've yet to try Rittenhouse!

 

[renfield]

I like Sazerac as well. Good straight or in a cocktail.

 

[verporchting]

I just discovered Rittenhouse recently. Very impressed! Look forward to trying Sazerac now.

 

[kcghost]

Kind of interesting shape to the bottle.

 

[sham]

Went to my first bourbon lottery and won these (ignore book):

what a rush that was. Never had sazerac but have been interested in trying since they bought buffalo trace

 

[Buckeyestime]

Wow Sham all three of those are impossible to get in my area. Great haul and enjoy your bounty with family and friends.

 

[Andre_T]

One of my treats to myself this week was a bottle of Sazerac rye and I was quite impressed.

How I never got around to sampling this before I can't say but I'll certainly be keeping my eyes open for any special offers on Amazon.

Very similar in taste to Rittenhouse but perhaps not so bold (45% versus 50%) and in my humble opinion beats Woodford Rye.

Also the bottle is quite a beauty.

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Jay.

Buffalo Trace puts out a good product.

 

[Egg Shen]

Saz is the only rye that I get a slight peach note. Anyone else perceive that? Anyway it is a great, time tested rye, better than many that cost 2x, 3x.

 

[SBC]

Saz is the only rye that I get a slight peach note. Anyone else perceive that? Anyway it is a great, time tested rye, better than many that cost 2x, 3x.

Now I want to go back and see if I taste this!

 

[Indygrap]

I like Sazerac Rye except when it’s being used to make a sazerac cocktail. My wife & I went on a sazerac crawl a few years ago & the bar that made theirs with Old Overholt was by far our favorite. There may be other factors at play here(better bartenders, better secondary ingredients, etc) & I have yet to try this experiment at home. We even got them at The Sazerac Bar on this crawl & it still didn’t stack up. YMMV

 

[pantsBoots]

I like Sazerac Rye except when it’s being used to make a sazerac cocktail. My wife & I went on a sazerac crawl a few years ago & the bar that made theirs with Old Overholt was by far our favorite. There may be other factors at play here(better bartenders, better secondary ingredients, etc) & I have yet to try this experiment at home. We even got them at The Sazerac Bar on this crawl & it still didn’t stack up. YMMV

Try one made with a good mixing cognac, which was the original recipe. Pierre Ferrand 1840 is my favorite for this and for next-level mint juleps.

 

[Indygrap]

Try one made with a good mixing cognac, which was the original recipe. Pierre Ferrand 1840 is my favorite for this and for next-level mint juleps.

Believe it or not, the last one we had that night was made with cognac. Wasn’t a fan but I think it was made with courvoisier. I’d be willing to give it another day in court.

 

[Egg Shen]

Sazerac, Rittenhouse and I will add Old Overholt are probably the best $25, 40%ish ryes out there in my opinion. I can’t comment on how they mix; I drink them neat.

 

[mawnansmiff]

can’t comment on how they mix; I drink them neat.

I just add a small splash of chilled water to all my spirits.

The very thought of adding such things as cola to spirits is way beyond me but of course, to each his own.

Jay.

 

[Laurent]

It’s the only rye I really like. I have a few bottles and enjoy it time to time. It only shows up in Michigan every once and while.

 

[Grangerous]

Over the years I’ve sampled about all of the Rye mentioned. It may surprise you, but do not overlook Wild Turkey Rye.

I prefer ryed bourbons such as WT to Wheated Bourbons such as Makers Mark.

Wild Turkey offers a Rye (Green Label) that I believe you will like.

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[SBC]

I really need to try Rittenhouse.

 

[Laurent]

Over the years I’ve sampled about all of the Rye mentioned. It may surprise you, but do not overlook Wild Turkey Rye.

I prefer ryed bourbons such as WT to Wheated Bourbons such as Makers Mark.

Wild Turkey offers a Rye (Green Label) that I believe you will like.

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Have you had the wild turkey rare breed? So good. I think it’s like $50.

 

[Grangerous]

Have you had the wild turkey rare breed? So good. I think it’s like $50.

Laurent
Wild Turkey is one of those iconic brands that has always done it right. It doesn’t deserve to take a backseat to many of these upstart boutique brands that in all honesty are bottling bulk rather than properly aged and simply packaging it in attractive bottles and labels.

Underrated by far. I always return to 101 after I stray.