{"product_id":"sazerac-18-year-old-straight-rye-whiskey-2023-750ml","title":"Sazerac 18 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 2023 750mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac 18 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 2023 Release 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ultra-premium \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky straight rye whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and one of the crown jewels of the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Released annually in extremely limited quantities, the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 edition\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases \u003cstrong\u003e18 years of careful maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering extraordinary depth, elegance, and the signature spice that has made Sazerac 18 one of the world's most coveted rye whiskeys.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally refined, it opens with aromas of honey, vanilla bean, toasted oak, orange zest, and dried herbs. The palate unfolds with luxurious layers of caramel, dark toffee, baking spices, black pepper, candied citrus, roasted almonds, and rich oak, balanced by delicate mint and herbal rye notes. Despite its advanced age, the whiskey remains remarkably vibrant and silky, finishing with a \u003cstrong\u003elong, elegant finish\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring lingering vanilla, seasoned oak, rye spice, cocoa, and gentle herbal sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, vanilla bean, toasted oak, orange zest, dried herbs\u003cbr\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, dark toffee, black pepper, baking spice, candied citrus, roasted almonds, rich oak\u003cbr\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, silky, elegant with lingering rye spice, vanilla, seasoned oak, cocoa, and herbal notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is Sazerac 18 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an \u003cstrong\u003e18-year-old Kentucky straight rye whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of the five highly allocated annual releases in the \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What makes the 2023 release special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 edition\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the legacy of Sazerac 18 with exceptional maturity, refined oak influence, and the classic balance of sweetness and rye spice that collectors anticipate each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Who produces Sazerac 18 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is crafted by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Frankfort, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is this a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac 18 Year Old\u003c\/strong\u003e is released \u003cstrong\u003eonce each year in extremely limited quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, making it one of the most collectible American whiskeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How should it be enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e to fully appreciate its remarkable depth, balance, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is the ABV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 release\u003c\/strong\u003e is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e45% ABV (90 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sazerac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44479205310567,"sku":null,"price":2499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Sazerac_18_Year_Old_Straight_Rye_Whiskey_2021_750mL.webp?v=1761882744","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/sazerac-18-year-old-straight-rye-whiskey-2023-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}