Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)

Name: Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2020 Antique Collection)
Brand: Buffalo Trace
SKU: 088004000035-20
Price: 549.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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✔ Authenticated by the house — seal, fill level, and label inspected before release
✔ Documented provenance on every bottle
✔ Climate-safe, collector-grade packaging

Age: 6 Years, 2 Months (2020 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 129.0

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129.0

Proof

64.5%

ABV

750 mL

Format

6Y 2M

Age at Bottling

31.0%

Loss

Kentucky

Region

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac 2020 is the uncut, unfiltered straight rye whiskey in Buffalo Trace Distillery's 2020 Antique Collection. Distilled in the spring of 2014, it matured on floors 3, 4 and 5 of Warehouses K, M and N before being bottled at a high 129.0 proof (64.5% ABV) after 6 years and 2 months in wood.

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The Elemental Distinction

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129.0 barrel proof, completely unfiltered: Entered wood at 125 proof, off the still at 135 proof, and bottled straight from the barrel without chill filtration or dilution.

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6 years and 2 months at bottling: Distilled in spring 2014 and bottled for the fall 2020 Antique Collection, capturing raw, vibrant rye grain intensity.

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Floors 3, 4 and 5 of Warehouses K, M and N: Matured on upper-middle rickhouse decks, experiencing active thermal cycling.

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True ancestral rye recipe: Large-grain Minnesota rye, Kentucky corn, and North Dakota malted barley.

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Uncut BTAC power anchor: Serves as the young, muscular cask-strength counterweight in the 2020 release set.

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Buffalo Trace Distillery & Sazerac Heritage

Frankfort Cask-Strength Rye Legacy

Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113) in Frankfort, Kentucky, Thomas H. Handy honors the legendary 19th-century New Orleans saloon owner who first popularized rye whiskey in the classic Sazerac cocktail. Bottled at full barrel strength, this expression delivers the pure, uncompromised energy of Buffalo Trace's benchmark straight rye distillate.

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Craftsmanship & Cask Architecture

Minnesota Rye & Warehouses K, M & N

Ancestral Mash Platform

Minnesota Rye Grain Core

Distilled from large-grain Minnesota rye, Kentucky corn, and North Dakota malted barley for intense grain spice and pepper complexity.

Warehouses K, M & N

Floors 3, 4 & 5 Maturation

Aged on middle rickhouse decks over 6 years 2 months, driving rich wood spice while yielding a controlled evaporation loss.

129.0 Barrel Proof

Uncut & Unfiltered

Bottled straight from the cask at 129.0 proof (64.5% ABV) without chill filtration or dilution loops, preserving all natural grain oils.

Independent Stave Oak

#4 Heavy Char Cooperage

Entered the barrel at 125 proof in new 53-gallon American white oak barrels subjected to a 55-second #4 char fire treatment.

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Sensory Profile & Strategy

Distillery Tasting Notes

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Sensory Profile

Nose: Rich cinnamon, ground allspice, teaberry leaf, and wild floral honey.
Palate: Muscular and intense; vibrant cinnamon spice, bold black pepper, and complex aniseed strings layer over background vanillins.
Finish: An elongated trail of honeyed spice with subtle mint leaves, cocoa flakes, and drying wood tannins.

† Official tasting notes provided directly by Buffalo Trace Distillery.

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Strategic Position

The 2020 release is one of the highest proofings for Thomas H. Handy in recent years at 129.0 proof. Compare it directly with the 125.7-proof 2019 Handy and the 128.8-proof 2018 Handy within Midnight Whiskey's vault.

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Collector Note & Index

Vault Provenance

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Antique Collection Benchmark

An essential high-proof cornerstone of the 2020 BTAC lineup, backed by full primary distillery production sheets.

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Rye Whiskey 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 IndexTHH 2020 RELEASE

Distillery: Buffalo Trace (DSP-KY-113)
Series Position: 2020 BTAC Allocation
Category: Kentucky Straight Rye
Proof / ABV: 129.0 Proof (64.5% ABV)
Age Statement: 6 Years 2 Months (Distilled 2014)
Format: 750 mL

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Technical Specifications

PRODUCER / DISTILLERY	Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky (Sazerac Company)
COLLECTION	2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)
CATEGORY	Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (Cask Strength)
AGE AT BOTTLING	6 Years 2 Months (Distilled Spring 2014, Bottled Fall 2020)
PROOF / ABV	129.0 Proof / 64.5% ABV (Uncut & Unfiltered)
GRAIN RECIPE	Minnesota Rye, Kentucky Corn, North Dakota Malted Barley
WAREHOUSE / FLOORS	Warehouses K, M & N (Floors 3, 4 & 5)
REGION	Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
FORMAT	750 mL
SKU	088004000035-20

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

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Records & Assurance

Production Methodology

The 2020 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac was distilled in the spring of 2014 at DSP-KY-113 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Milled through a #10 screen, cooked at 240°F with reverse-osmosis limestone water, and sour-mash fermented in carbon steel and black iron fermenters. Double distilled through a beer still and doubler to 135 proof, then barreled at 125 proof in Independent Stave #4 charred white oak. Aged on floors 3, 4 and 5 of Warehouses K, M and N for 6 years and 2 months before bottling uncut and unfiltered at 129.0 proof.

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

How old is the 2020 Thomas H. Handy?

The 2020 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac was 6 years and 2 months old at bottling, according to Buffalo Trace Distillery's batch record for the release. It was distilled in the spring of 2014 and bottled in the fall of 2020 at 129.0 proof. Thomas H. Handy carries no age statement on the label, so the figure comes from the distillery's published record rather than the bottle.

What proof is the 2020 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac?

The 2020 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac was bottled at 129.0 proof, or 64.5% ABV, uncut and unfiltered. Buffalo Trace filled the barrels at 125 proof from a distillate that came off the still at 135, so the whiskey gained four proof points across 6 years 2 months in wood.

Is the 2020 Thomas H. Handy chill filtered?

No. Buffalo Trace Distillery's batch record for the 2020 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac lists its filtration as none. The expression is bottled straight from the barrel without dilution or chill filtration.

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The Elemental Distinction

Buffalo Trace Distillery & Sazerac Heritage