Sazerac Rye Whiskey

"The One and Only New Orleans Original. Sazerac Rye Whiskey symbolizes the tradition and history of New Orleans. Rye Whiskey that dates back to the 1800’s, around the time when saloons, veiled as Coffee Houses, began lining the streets of New Orleans. It was at the Sazerac Coffee House on Royal Street where local patrons were served toddies made with Rye Whiskey and Peychaud’s Bitters. The libation became known as the “Sazerac” and America’s first branded cocktail was born. This is the whiskey that started it all." 45% ABV, 750 ml Produced and distilled by Buffalo Trace TASTING NOTES:  Aromas of clove, vanilla, anise and pepper. Subtle notes of candies spices and citrus. The big finish is smooth with hints of licorice. AWARDS 2016 Gold Medal - The Fifty Best Rye Whiskeys 2016 Silver Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2016 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2016 Bronze Medal - The Washington Cup Spirits Competition 2016 Best of Category / Gold Medal (90 points) - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2016 Gold Medal, "Best American Rye Whiskey," 91.6 points - International Whisky Competition 2016 "Great Value;" "Tried & True" - 94 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2015 Gold Medal - The Fifty Best Rye Whiskeys 2015 Silver Medal - Spirits of the Americas 2015 Gold Medal - The Washington Cup Spirits Competition 2015 Silver Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2015 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2015 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2015 Gold Medal (91 points) - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2015 Trophy Finalist; "Great Value;" "Tried & True" - 94 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2015 Silver Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition 2015 Silver Medal - North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition 2015 Bronze Medal - International Whisky Competition 2014 Double Gold Medal - The Fifty Best Rye Whiskeys 2014 Gold Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 Best of Category; Gold Medal (91 points) - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2014 World Whiskies Awards - Rye American Whiskey 7 Years and Under 2014 Excellent/Highly Recommended; Finalist - Chairman's Trophy; Tried & True Award - Ultimate Spirits Challenge And so on. . . . .