Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2013 Antique Collection)

Name: Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2013 Antique Collection)
Brand: Buffalo Trace
SKU: 088004000035-13
Price: 799.95 USD
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Age: 6 Years (2013 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 128.4

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128.4

Proof

64.2%

ABV

750 mL

Format

6 Yrs

Age at Bottling

128.4

Barrel Proof

Kentucky

Region

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac 2013 is spring-2007 rye that Buffalo Trace aged on the seventh floor of Warehouse K and bottled uncut and unfiltered at 128.4 proof. It was released in late September 2013, when its six years made it the youngest whiskey in that fall's Antique Collection.

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The Elemental Distinction

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128.4 proof (64.2% ABV): Bottled uncut and unfiltered straight from the cask without water dilution or chill filtration.

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Distilled spring 2007: Matured 6 years in new charred oak before bottling in late September 2013.

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Warehouse K, Floor 7: Matured high in the rickhouse on Floor 7 of Warehouse K for intense oak spice extraction.

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Official Flavor Profile: Buffalo Trace's published flavor line features rich toffee, clove, and allspice notes.

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2014 World Whiskies Award Winner: Named World's Best Rye Whiskey at the 2014 World Whiskies Awards.

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Buffalo Trace Distillery & Cask-Strength Rye Heritage

Frankfort 2007 Vintage Warehouse K Draw

Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac stands as the uncut, barrel-strength rye component of the annual Antique Collection. Named after the historic New Orleans bartender who first substituted rye whiskey into the official Sazerac cocktail, this 2013 bottling delivers intense spice and rich wood oils directly from the barrel.

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Craftsmanship & Cask Architecture

Spring 2007 Distillation & Warehouse K Maturation

Spring 2007 Distillate

Kentucky Straight Rye

Distilled in spring 2007 from Buffalo Trace's straight rye mash bill, featuring rye as the primary grain alongside corn and malted barley.

Warehouse K Floor 7

6-Year Oak Maturation

Aged 6 full years on the seventh floor of Warehouse K, where intense upper-floor heat accelerated oak extraction to 128.4 proof.

128.4 Barrel Proof

Uncut & Unfiltered

Bottled straight from the cask at 128.4 proof (64.2% ABV) without chill filtration or dilution loops, preserving full essential oils.

Independent Stave Oak

#4 Char White Oak

Matured in new 53-gallon American white oak barrels (#4 char, 55-second char) at barrel-entry strength.

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Sensory Profile & Strategy

Distillery Tasting Notes

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Sensory Profile

Nose: Alcohol-forward at first pour, yielding to complex fruit and vibrant citrus aromatics.
Palate: Cinnamon spice, dark caramel, and crisp maple sweetness backed by a concentrated dark-fruit swell of raisins, plums, and apricots.
Finish: Long spicy-sweet fade punctuated cleanly by a fine trailing thread of black licorice.

† Official tasting profile notes based on contemporaneous reviewer and distillery disclosures.

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Strategic Position

Thomas H. Handy is the uncut, unfiltered straight rye among the Antique Collection's annual lineups. Its 2013 set held a second rye, the Sazerac 18 released beside it that fall, and Buffalo Trace aged both in Warehouse K. The Handy's standing in that lineup comes from strength rather than years: its 128.4 proof topped the 128.2-proof George T. Stagg, a bourbon Buffalo Trace drew mostly from lower warehouse floors that year.

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Collector Note & Index

Vault Provenance

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Spring 2007 Vintage Distinction

Whiskybase files this 128.4-proof bottle under a 2007 vintage (its distillation year). Note that rye distilled in spring 2013 became the 2019 Handy at 125.7 proof.

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Straight Rye Vault Context

Catalogued within the primary Whiskey Collection and The Vault at Midnight Whiskey.

Evaluated strictly on verified liquid specifications, physical inspects, and primary distillery disclosures.

Collector IndexHANDY 2013 RELEASE

Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Series Position: 2013 BTAC Allocation
Category: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Proof / ABV: 128.4 Proof (64.2% ABV)
Age Statement: 6 Years (Distilled Spring 2007)
Format: 750 mL

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Technical Specifications

PRODUCER / DISTILLERY	Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky (Sazerac Company)
COLLECTION	2013 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)
CATEGORY	Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (Cask Strength)
AGE AT BOTTLING	6 Years Old (Distilled Spring 2007; Bottled Fall 2013)
PROOF / ABV	128.4 Proof / 64.2% ABV (Uncut & Unfiltered)
GRAIN RECIPE	Kentucky Rye (51%+), Corn, Distiller's Malted Barley
WAREHOUSE / FLOORS	Warehouse K (Floor 7)
REGION	Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
FORMAT	750 mL
SKU	088004000035-13

† Specifications and details verified directly from physical bottle inspects and producer disclosures.

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Records & Assurance

Production Methodology

Buffalo Trace distilled this rye in spring 2007 at its Frankfort, Kentucky distillery, aged it on the seventh floor of Warehouse K and bottled it for the fall 2013 Antique Collection with no water added and no filtration. The whiskey is named for Thomas H. Handy, whom Buffalo Trace credits with championing American rye as the base of the Sazerac cocktail when cognac supplies waned.

Authentication & Vault Preservation

Every bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see our editorial and authentication standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is the 2013 Thomas H. Handy?

The 2013 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac was bottled uncut and unfiltered at 128.4 proof, or 64.2% ABV. Buffalo Trace distilled the rye in spring 2007 and aged it on the seventh floor of Warehouse K, and that proof put it 0.2 proof above the 2013 George T. Stagg.

How old is the 2013 Thomas H. Handy?

The 2013 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac was six years old: Buffalo Trace distilled it in spring 2007 and released it in late September 2013. That made it the youngest of the five whiskeys in the 2013 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

Was the 2013 Thomas H. Handy distilled in 2013?

The 2013 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac was not distilled in 2013. Buffalo Trace distilled its rye in spring 2007, which is why Whiskybase lists the bottle under a 2007 vintage, and rye distilled in spring 2013 became the 2019 Thomas H. Handy release, bottled at 125.7 proof.

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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac

The Elemental Distinction

Buffalo Trace Distillery & Cask-Strength Rye Heritage