{"product_id":"thomas-h-handy-sazerac-rye-2006-132-7-proof","title":"Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2006 132.7 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e132.7 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2006 — nearly two decades from its original BTAC fall allocation, one of the oldest Handy vintages available through any specialty retailer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe BTAC Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye was introduced in the program's early years. The 2006 is among the earliest Handy vintages commercially available and stands nearly two decades removed from primary distribution — from the era before the BTAC achieved its current cult status and when Handy allocation was significantly more accessible than today.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTogether with the 2007 also in the Wooden Cork collection, the 2006 provides a consecutive early-era Handy pair at notably different proofs (132.7 vs 134.8) — documenting the series' proof variation across its founding years.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye spice, dried fruit, caramel at 132.7 proof intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful — rye grain, dark fruit, and warm spice at cask strength.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long — pepper, cinnamon, and rye through a sustained close.\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\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132.7 (66.35% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006 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\/thomas-h-handy\"\u003eThomas H. Handy 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 2006 Handy compare to the 2007 also in stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2006 is 132.7 proof; the 2007 is 134.8 — a 2.1 proof gap between consecutive early-era vintages. Both are from the founding era of the Handy program, nearly two decades from primary distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2006 Handy still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — one bottle, nearly two decades from primary distribution.\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 2006 Handy compare to the 2007?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 2006 is 132.7 proof; the 2007 is 134.8 \\u2014 a 2.1 proof gap between consecutive early-era vintages from the founding period of the Handy program.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the 2006 Handy still available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes \\u2014 one bottle, nearly two decades from primary distribution.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Thomas H. Handy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903660888135,"sku":"Scott","price":3399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/thomas-h-handy-2021-whiskey_a61800a5-4c64-4644-b9b5-6c435ca898bc.jpg?v=1782402495","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-rye-2006-132-7-proof","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}