Sazerac 18 Years Old Straight Rye

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 21 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fragrant. Fruity. Leafy. Herbal. Peppery. Charred oak. Palate Nutty. Lightly toffeeish. Minty. Spicey. Dried fruits. Melon dusted with ginger. Finish Lively, refreshing. Comment A trifle sophisticated for my tastes, but a very fine rye whiskey.

Dave Broom Nose Mature and rich: caramel, dried fruit, maraschino, vin santo, coffee grounds, tobacco with allspice, cinnamon and lemon. A little woody? Palate Round and rich to start, then spicy rye takes over. Muscular stuff, though a little tannic, making it slightly bitter rather than sour. Finish Earth, red fruit, coconut. Comment Robust, extra mature stuff but maybe the wood has the upper hand.