Thomas H Handy Sazerac Bottled 2009

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye: 2009 vs 2012

I’ve been reluctant to review this one, even though it’s easily among my top five favorite whiskies. So bold are its flavors and so lofty its reputation, it’s downright intimidating. This is Nectar of the Gods, after all, and I am merely mortal. Double distilled from Minnesota Rye, North Dakota malted barley, and Kentucky Corn, Thomas H. Handy...

Score 95/100

Thomas H. Handy Thomas H Handy Sazerac bottled 2016

Thomas H Handy is a unique rye. There really is nothing that compares to its flavour profile. This bottle of 2016 has been open about three weeks. About 65ml full. Dense orange tinted golden amber, oily in the glass. I don't know a nose in American whiskey which is so consistently recognisable. Big fruity rye, with a crystalized sugary sweetness,...

Score 94/100

Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye bottled 2013

This rye was distilled in Spring of 2007 and aged in the 7th floor of warehouse K. Nose: Coffee beans, soapy, lemon grass, eggnog, and butter scotch. Taste: It's medium bodied. Raisins, molasses, a nice strong rye spice, lots of tannins and grip. Quite hot but not unbearable. Other taste notes include orange peel and some lemon tea. Finish: oak,...

Score 87/100

Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye bottled 2013

I thought I would treat my self and pick out something special for my 300th whisky review. I wasn't counting until recently and only just realized that I was a few short of a triple. So I said 'Why not? Treat yourself, son, you deserve it for all your hard work.' Because whisky drinking is just that. A treat. I thought long and hard and settled on...

Score 92/100