Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2014 Antique Collection)

Name: Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2014 Antique Collection)
Brand: Buffalo Trace
SKU: 088004000035-14
Price: 699.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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Age: 6 Years 3 Months (2014 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 129.2

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129.2

Proof

64.6%

ABV

750 mL

Format

6Y 3M

Age at Bottling

47

Barrels

Kentucky

Region

Buffalo Trace distilled the rye in Thomas H. Handy Sazerac 2014 in spring 2008, aged it on the fifth floor of Warehouse M and bottled it uncut and unfiltered at 129.2 proof. At 6 years 3 months, it was the youngest of the five whiskeys in Buffalo Trace's 2014 Antique Collection.

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The Elemental Distinction

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129.2 proof (64.6% ABV): Bottled uncut and unfiltered straight from the cask without water dilution or chill filtration.

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Distilled spring 2008: Aged 6 years and 3 months in new charred oak before bottling in fall 2014.

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Warehouse M, Floor 5: Matured on the fifth floor of Warehouse M across 47 hand-selected barrels.

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Official Flavor Profile: Buffalo Trace's published flavor line features Christmas cake, allspice, coconut, and clove.

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2015 World Whiskies Award Winner: Named World's Best American Whiskey at the 2015 World Whiskies Awards.

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Buffalo Trace Distillery & Cask-Strength Rye Heritage

Frankfort 2008 Vintage Warehouse M 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 2014 bottling delivers intense spice and rich wood oils directly from the barrel.

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Craftsmanship & Cask Architecture

Spring 2008 Distillation & Warehouse M Maturation

Spring 2008 Distillate

Kentucky Straight Rye

Distilled in spring 2008 from Buffalo Trace's straight rye mash bill, featuring rye as the primary grain alongside corn and malted barley.

Warehouse M Floor 5

6Y 3M Oak Maturation

Aged 6 years and 3 months on Floor 5 of Warehouse M across 47 hand-selected casks before selection for the 2014 collection.

129.2 Barrel Proof

Uncut & Unfiltered

Bottled straight from the cask at 129.2 proof (64.6% 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: Bold rye spice, Christmas cake aromatics, dark allspice, and clove.
Palate: Christmas cake, allspice, coconut, clove, and warm caramel over raw barrel proof heat.
Finish: Long, warming finish with lingering baking spice and toasted coconut.

† 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 yearly releases; the set's other rye, the Sazerac 18, was bottled at 90 proof in 2014, as was Eagle Rare 17's 2014 bottling from Warehouses I and K. Youth sets the Handy apart in this lineup: the next-youngest 2014 whiskey, the William Larue Weller, was 12 years 3 months old, six years older than this rye.

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Collector Note & Index

Vault Provenance

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Spring 2008 Vintage Distinction

Whiskybase files this 129.2-proof bottling under a 2008 vintage (its distillation year). Note that the 2008 release bottled at 127.5 proof is a separate edition.

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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 2014 RELEASE

Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Series Position: 2014 BTAC Allocation
Category: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Proof / ABV: 129.2 Proof (64.6% ABV)
Age Statement: 6 Years 3 Months (Distilled Spring 2008)
Format: 750 mL

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Technical Specifications

PRODUCER / DISTILLERY	Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky (Sazerac Company)
COLLECTION	2014 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)
CATEGORY	Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (Cask Strength)
AGE AT BOTTLING	6 Years 3 Months (Distilled Spring 2008; Bottled Fall 2014)
PROOF / ABV	129.2 Proof / 64.6% ABV (Uncut & Unfiltered)
BARREL COUNT	47 Hand-Selected Barrels
GRAIN RECIPE	Kentucky Rye (51%+), Corn, Distiller's Malted Barley
WAREHOUSE / FLOORS	Warehouse M (Floor 5)
REGION	Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
FORMAT	750 mL [verify]
SKU	088004000035-14

† 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 2008 at its Frankfort, Kentucky distillery and aged the barrels on the fifth floor of Warehouse M. The release drew on 47 barrels and was bottled at 6 years 3 months with no water added and no filtering, so 129.2 proof is the strength of the mingled barrels. The label honors Thomas H. Handy, the New Orleans bartender Buffalo Trace credits with first making the Sazerac cocktail with rye whiskey.

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 2014 Thomas H. Handy?

The 2014 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac was bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.2 proof, or 64.6% ABV. Buffalo Trace distilled the straight rye in spring 2008 and bottled it at 6 years 3 months, making it the youngest of the five whiskeys in the 2014 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

Which Thomas H. Handy release is the 2008 vintage?

Rye that Buffalo Trace distilled in spring 2008 became the 2014 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac release, bottled at 129.2 proof, and Whiskybase lists that bottle as Thomas H. Handy Sazerac 2008. The Thomas H. Handy that Buffalo Trace released in fall 2008 is a different whiskey, bottled at 127.5 proof.

What are the tasting notes for the 2014 Thomas H. Handy?

Buffalo Trace described the flavor of the 2014 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac as Christmas cake, allspice, coconut and clove in its announcement of the 2014 Antique Collection. The announcement gives that one flavor line for the straight rye rather than separate nose, palate and finish notes.

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The Elemental Distinction

Buffalo Trace Distillery & Cask-Strength Rye Heritage