Sazerac Rye Full Proof 125 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml

SAZERAC RYE FULL PROOF 125 PROOF

non chill filtered 750 ml

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azerac Rye Full Proof is the boldest permanent expression yet from Buffalo Trace Distillery's legendary Sazerac Rye lineup. Bottled at a commanding 125 proof (62.5% ABV) — the same proof at which the whiskey entered the barrel — this release delivers the iconic Kentucky-style rye character in its most concentrated, unfiltered-by-dilution form.

Launched in late 2025 as a permanent member of the Sazerac Rye family, Full Proof joins the ranks of Buffalo Trace's celebrated full proof releases alongside W.L. Weller Full Proof. Where the classic 90 proof "Baby Saz" has long been a bartender's staple, this high-proof rendition transforms the familiar profile into a rich, full-throttle sipping experience that also builds what many consider the ultimate Sazerac cocktail.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bold rye spice layered with dark caramel, clove, flamed orange peel, fresh mint, and toasted oak
• Palate: Thick and mouth-coating, with waves of cinnamon spice, hot honey, vanilla, candied citrus, and dark chocolate over a classic rye grain backbone
• Finish: Long and warming, with black pepper, lingering rye spice, herbal anise, and charred oak

Why HI PROOF Recommends It

For high-proof enthusiasts, this is the release Sazerac fans have waited over a decade for. It brings Thomas H. Handy-level intensity to a permanent, attainable bottling — no BTAC lottery required. Whether you sip it neat, add a few drops of water to open up the citrus and mint, or build a Sazerac cocktail with real backbone, this 125 proof rye punches far above its class.

Details

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
• Proof: 125 (62.5% ABV)
• Size: 750ml
• Release: Permanent addition, November 2025