Sazerac 18 (Fall 2013) Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Sazerac 18 (Fall 2013)

Added on Monday, Nov 25, 2013 at 11:07 PM

Bottler:

Buffalo Trace

Age:	18 yrs	Type:	American
Vintage:	1985	Subtype:	Rye
ABV:	45.00 %	Region:	Kentucky
Price:	$90	Availability:	Specialty Stores

1985 juice that has been stored in stainless since 2005.

Member Ratings and Notes

Dan

I did this one side by side with the 2012 and as expected there are a lot of similarities and not a lot of differences. Probably more to do with the fact my bottle had been opened awhile, I thought the nose was clearer on the 2012 with the 2013 being slightly muted (especially in the first 20-30 minutes or so). With that said, the similair rye/grassy notes dominated. Very earthy. The palate is balanced between the same grass/rye notes and some spice. Nice long finish. [11/24/2013]

Fuji

Big spicy kick with buttered popcorn and warm fresh baked bread. A hint of potpourri lingers. Taste stale and tired. The rye seems a bit stagnant and mute. Medium finish with sweet vanilla oil.

Ries

n: brown sugar, baked rhubarb tart, baked apple with alot of cinnamon. Quite warm and spicy, caramel covered popcorn ball. Rye with a nice strong presence but not overpowering. Great nose with a bit of fresh dill.

t: follows the nose, with a nice initial spice and then tapers to a vanilla cream. Middle gets some spring time straw, wheat bread, and cardboard. Finishes with fresh dill and spiced chai tea latte. Great tasting super easy to drink. [B/B+]

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