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Unfiltered Straight Rye\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-masthead\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-kicker\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery · Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-title\"\u003eThomas H. Handy Sazerac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-city-title\"\u003eStraight Rye Whiskey (2009)\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-subline\"\u003e129.0 Proof (64.5% ABV) · Spring 2002 Vintage · Fall 2009 Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\" style=\"margin-top:56px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stats\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e129.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eProof\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e64.5\u003csmall\u003e%\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eABV\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e750\u003csmall\u003e mL\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eSpring 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eDistillation\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e129.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eBarrel Proof\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eKentucky\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-lede\"\u003eRye distilled in the spring of 2002 and aged on the third floor of Warehouse K became the 2009 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac, which Buffalo Trace bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129 proof for the fall 2009 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. It was the youngest whiskey in that five-bottle collection, and the distillery's note for it names allspice and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 01: THE ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 01\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-points\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e129 proof (64.5% ABV):\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled straight from the cask with zero water dilution or chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled spring 2002:\u003c\/strong\u003e Released in fall 2009 as the youngest whiskey in that year's Antique Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse K, Floor 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged on the third floor of Warehouse K, sharing floor space with the spring 1992 Eagle Rare 17.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Flavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace's published note highlights an intense flavor carrying allspice and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e05\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2009 Collection Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sat third by strength in its release set, under the 141.4-proof Stagg and 134.8-proof Weller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 02: BRAND \u0026 DISTILLERY HERITAGE (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 02\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery \u0026amp; Cask-Strength Rye Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eFrankfort 2002 Vintage Warehouse K Floor 3 Draw\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eDistilled 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 2009 bottling delivers intense spice and rich wood oils directly from the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 03: CRAFTSMANSHIP \u0026 CASK ARCHITECTURE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 03\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Cask Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eSpring 2002 Distillation \u0026amp; Warehouse K Maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-casks\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eSpring 2002 Distillate\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eKentucky Straight Rye\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eDistilled in spring 2002 from Buffalo Trace's straight rye mash bill, featuring rye as the primary grain alongside corn and malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eWarehouse K Floor 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eThird-Floor Maturation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAged on Floor 3 of Warehouse K, where steady rickhouse conditions allowed intense allspice and fruit flavors to concentrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003e129.0 Barrel Proof\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eUncut \u0026amp; Unfiltered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBottled straight from the cask at 129.0 proof (64.5% ABV) without chill filtration or dilution loops, preserving all essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eHeavy Char Cooperage\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003e#4 Char White Oak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMatured in new 53-gallon American white oak barrels charred for 55 seconds, developing rich dried fruit and spice notes over seven years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 04: SENSORY PROFILE \u0026 STRATEGY (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 04\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eSensory Profile \u0026amp; Strategy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eDistillery Tasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-acts speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eI\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense allspice, dried fruits, rich cinnamon, and sweet oak.\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allspice and dried fruit, in a flavor Buffalo Trace called intense.\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, long, and lingering with dried fruit, allspice, and dark molasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.8rem; margin-top:12px; color:var(--mw-dmuted);\"\u003e† Official tasting profile notes based on contemporaneous reviewer and distillery disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eII\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eOf the three 2009 Antique Collection whiskeys bottled above 90 proof, the Handy was the only rye and the lowest in strength, trailing the 141.4-proof George T. Stagg and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2009\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 134.8-proof Weller released that same fall\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare it directly with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2008\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Handy from the 2008 collection\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2010\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2010 Handy distilled two springs later\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2015\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 126.9-proof Handy released in 2015\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey's vault\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 05: PRESENTATION \u0026 PROVENANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 05\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note \u0026amp; Index\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eVault Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-prov\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpring 2002 Vintage Landmark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe 2009 allocation represents a spring 2002 rye distillate aged on the third floor of Warehouse K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStraight Rye Vault Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eCatalogued within \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe primary Whiskey Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eThe Vault at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eEvaluated strictly on verified liquid specifications, physical inspects, and primary distillery disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index-head\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"mw-il\"\u003eCollector Index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-ir\"\u003eHANDY 2009 RELEASE\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdl class=\"mw-index-grid\"\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eDistillery\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eSeries Position\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003e2009 BTAC Allocation\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eCategory\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003eKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003e129.0 Proof (64.5% ABV)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003eDistilled Spring 2002 (Bottled Fall 2009)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eFormat\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/dd\u003e\n          \u003c\/dl\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-hublink\"\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe complete Whiskey collection in Midnight Whiskey's vault\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 06: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 06\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-table-box\"\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003ePRODUCER \/ DISTILLERY\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky (Sazerac Company)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCOLLECTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e2009 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCATEGORY\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (Cask Strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eAGE AT BOTTLING\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eEst. 7 Years (Distilled Spring 2002; Bottled Fall 2009)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003ePROOF \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e129.0 Proof \/ 64.5% ABV (Uncut \u0026amp; Unfiltered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eGRAIN RECIPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eKentucky Rye (51%+), Corn, Distiller's Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWAREHOUSE \/ FLOORS\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWarehouse K (Floor 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eREGION\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFORMAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e088004000035-09\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--mw-dmuted); margin-top:10px;\"\u003e† Specifications and details verified directly from physical bottle inspects and producer disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 07: RECORDS \u0026 ASSURANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 07\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecords \u0026amp; Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThomas H. Handy Sazerac is the Antique Collection's uncut, unfiltered straight rye. For the 2009 release, Buffalo Trace distilled the rye in the spring of 2002 at its Frankfort, Kentucky distillery and matured it on the third floor of Warehouse K before bottling it at 129 proof. Under US rules a straight rye is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged at least two years in new charred oak containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat proof is the 2009 Thomas H. Handy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBuffalo Trace released the 2009 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac uncut and unfiltered at 129 proof, which is 64.5% alcohol by volume. The 2020 Thomas H. Handy was also bottled at 129 proof, so strength alone does not identify the year: the 2009 release is rye distilled in the spring of 2002, while the 2020 release was distilled in the spring of 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat does the 2009 Thomas H. Handy taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIntense, with allspice and dried fruit: that is how Buffalo Trace described the flavor of its 2009 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac rye when it announced the release. The distillery issued no separate nose or finish notes for this bottling, so any fuller tasting description comes from reviewers rather than from Buffalo Trace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eDoes a 2009 date on a Thomas H. Handy listing mean the 2009 release?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. Rye that Buffalo Trace distilled in the spring of 2009 was bottled as the 2015 Thomas H. Handy release at 126.9 proof, so a Handy dated by a 2009 distillation year is that later edition. The 2009 release is rye distilled in the spring of 2002, aged on the third floor of Warehouse K and bottled at 129 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-signoff\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-signoff-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-a\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey · The Vault\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-m\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery · Thomas H. Handy Sazerac (2009 Release)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMPONENT 4 — AI-COMPATIBILITY LAYER (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2009#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Thomas H. 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