{"product_id":"sazerac-18-year-old-kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey-2022","title":"Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncut. Unfiltered. 18 years. The 2022 annual release of Sazerac Rye 18 Year — the most recent vintage of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's straight rye expression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSazerac Rye 18 Year is the rye expression in the BTAC — aged nearly two decades at Buffalo Trace, bottled uncut and unfiltered at natural barrel proof, released each fall in extremely limited allocation. At 18 years, the rye's natural grain assertiveness has been fully tempered by extended maturation into something simultaneously bold and elegant. The 2022 is the most recent vintage of this expression.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow spice and dry sweetness, oak, leather, molasses, and allspice with mint and eucalyptus emerging as the whiskey opens.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and balanced — cinnamon, vanilla, and long-matured rye spice fully integrated with the oak structure.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warm — mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, vanilla, and lingering pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022 BTAC Annual Release\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/sazerac\"\u003eSazerac collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 2022 compare to the 2016 and 2021 vintages?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each BTAC vintage reflects a different barrel selection with varying proof and character. The 2022 is the most recent Sazerac 18 Year vintage, reflecting that year's specific barrel cohort.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is 18-year rye so rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most American rye is consumed at 4–10 years old. At 18 years the grain assertiveness is fully tempered into something simultaneously bold and elegant — very few distilleries commercially release rye at this age.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2022 Sazerac 18 Year still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — BTAC releases are strictly limited and not restocked once exhausted.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does the 2022 compare to other vintages?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Each BTAC vintage reflects a different barrel selection. The 2022 is the most recent Sazerac 18 Year vintage available.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is 18-year rye so rare?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Most rye is consumed at 4-10 years. At 18 years the grain assertiveness is fully tempered into something simultaneously bold and elegant. Very few distilleries release rye at this age.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the 2022 Sazerac 18 Year still available?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u2014 BTAC releases are strictly limited and not restocked once exhausted.\" } }   ] } \u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Sazerac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903833280583,"sku":"Sazerac-18-Year-Old-Kentucky-Straight-Rye-Whiskey-2022","price":1699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/sazerac-18-year-2021_59885ab1-5600-4f7e-a875-10251ff6c57c.jpg?v=1782409620","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/sazerac-18-year-old-kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey-2022","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}