Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 2023

Uncut. Unfiltered. 18 years. The 2023 annual release of Sazerac Rye 18 Year — the most recent vintage of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's straight rye expression.

Sazerac Rye 18 Year is released annually in extremely limited allocation — uncut and unfiltered at natural barrel proof. At 18 years, the rye's natural assertiveness has been fully tempered into something simultaneously bold and elegant. The 2023 is the most recent vintage, making it the most accessible BTAC Sazerac 18 currently available while still being strictly limited.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Mellow spice, dry sweetness, oak, leather, molasses, allspice, with mint and eucalyptus emerging as it opens.
• Palate: Cinnamon, vanilla, and long-matured rye spice fully integrated with deep oak structure.
• Finish: Long and warm — mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, vanilla, and lingering pepper.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
• Age: 18 years
• Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
• Release: 2023 BTAC Annual Release
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How does the 2023 compare to earlier vintages? Each BTAC vintage reflects a different barrel selection. The 2023 is the most recent Sazerac 18 Year available — earlier vintages (2022, 2021, 2020) are further from primary distribution.
• Why is 18-year rye so rare? Most American rye is consumed at 4–10 years. At 18 years the assertiveness is fully tempered into elegance — very few distilleries commercially release rye at this age.
• Is the 2023 Sazerac 18 Year still available? Yes — BTAC releases are strictly limited and not restocked once exhausted.