{"product_id":"sazerac-18-year-old-straight-rye-whiskey-2025-750ml","title":"Sazerac 18 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 2025 750mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac 18 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 2025 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 most celebrated annual releases in the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aged for \u003cstrong\u003e18 years\u003c\/strong\u003e and released in \u003cstrong\u003eextremely limited quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 edition\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases remarkable maturity while preserving the vibrant spice and elegance that have made Sazerac 18 a benchmark for aged American rye whiskey. Highly allocated each year, it remains one of the most coveted bottles for collectors and enthusiasts alike.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally refined and layered, it opens with aromas of honey, vanilla bean, orange zest, seasoned oak, dried herbs, and fresh mint. The palate delivers luxurious notes of caramel, dark toffee, candied citrus, black pepper, cinnamon, roasted almonds, dark chocolate, and polished oak. Despite nearly two decades of aging, the whiskey retains impressive vibrancy and balance, finishing with a \u003cstrong\u003elong, silky finish\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring lingering vanilla, rye spice, seasoned oak, cocoa, and delicate 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, orange zest, seasoned oak, fresh mint, dried herbs\u003cbr\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, dark toffee, candied citrus, black pepper, cinnamon, roasted almonds, dark chocolate\u003cbr\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant, silky 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 2025 release special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 edition\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the legacy of Sazerac 18 by delivering exceptional maturity, refined oak influence, and the signature balance of sweetness, herbal character, and rye spice that collectors eagerly 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 rye whiskeys available.\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 extraordinary complexity, mature oak character, and refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is the ABV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 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":44479207145575,"sku":null,"price":1399.99,"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-2025-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}