{"product_id":"sazerac-18-year-old-kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey-2023","title":"Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncut. Unfiltered. 18 years. The 2023 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 released annually in extremely limited allocation — uncut and unfiltered at natural barrel proof. At 18 years, the rye's natural assertiveness has been fully tempered into something simultaneously bold and elegant. The 2023 is the most recent vintage, making it the most accessible BTAC Sazerac 18 currently available while still being strictly limited.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow spice, dry sweetness, oak, leather, molasses, allspice, with mint and eucalyptus emerging as it opens.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon, vanilla, and long-matured rye spice fully integrated with deep 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 2023 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 2023 compare to earlier vintages?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each BTAC vintage reflects a different barrel selection. The 2023 is the most recent Sazerac 18 Year available — earlier vintages (2022, 2021, 2020) are further from primary distribution.\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. At 18 years the assertiveness is fully tempered into elegance — very few distilleries commercially release rye at this age.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2023 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 2023 compare to earlier vintages?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2023 is the most recent Sazerac 18 Year. Earlier vintages are further from primary distribution and harder to source.\" } },     { \"@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 assertiveness is fully tempered into elegance. Very few distilleries commercially release rye at this age.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the 2023 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":42903810342983,"sku":"Sazerac-18-Year-Old-Kentucky-Straight-Rye-Whiskey-2023","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/sazerac-18-year-2021_0a1b1146-fe11-47ef-af8c-10018613fbbc.jpg?v=1782408942","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/sazerac-18-year-old-kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey-2023","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}