{"product_id":"thomas-h-handy-sazerac-rye-2023","title":"Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2023 124.9 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e124.9 proof. Cask strength. Uncut. Unfiltered. Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2023 — the most recent annual BTAC straight rye expression, named for the New Orleans proprietor who popularized America's first cocktail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThomas H. Handy was the proprietor of the Sazerac Coffee House in New Orleans in the late 19th century, credited with popularizing the Sazerac — officially the cocktail of New Orleans and recognized as America's first cocktail. The 2023 at 124.9 proof is one of the lower-proof Handy releases in recent years — the 2016 was 126.2, the 2022 was 130.9. Despite the relatively lower proof, it delivers the full cask-strength straight rye character uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye spice, dried fruit, caramel, and vanilla at cask strength intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful — rye grain, dark fruit, brown sugar, and warming spice.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and assertive — pepper, cinnamon, and rye spice.\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 124.9 (62.45% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask strength, 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\/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 124.9 proof compare to other Handy vintages?\u003c\/strong\u003e Handy proof ranges roughly 123–132 historically. At 124.9 the 2023 is on the lower end — slightly more approachable than high-proof vintages like the 2016 (126.2) or 2022 (130.9).\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2023 Handy still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the most recent BTAC Handy vintage.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Handy compare to Sazerac 18 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sazerac 18 Year is aged 18 years — mature and elegant. Handy is younger at full cask strength — bolder and more assertive. Together they show the full range of American rye.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does 124.9 proof compare to other Handy vintages?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Handy proof ranges roughly 123-132 historically. At 124.9 the 2023 is on the lower end \\u2014 slightly more approachable than high-proof vintages like the 2016 (126.2) or 2022 (130.9).\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the 2023 Handy still available?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u2014 the most recent BTAC Handy vintage.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does Handy compare to Sazerac 18 Year?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Sazerac 18 Year is aged 18 years \\u2014 mature and elegant. Handy is younger at full cask strength \\u2014 bolder and more assertive. Together they show the full range of American rye.\" } }   ] } \u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Thomas H. Handy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903810310215,"sku":"23-088004000035","price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/thomas-h-handy-2021-whiskey_d91ada52-823c-4c44-878b-8458ab4979d7.jpg?v=1782408941","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-rye-2023","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}