Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 700ml

The Whiskey Behind The Cocktail

Long before bourbon became America's most talked-about whiskey, rye ruled the bar.

Sazerac Rye traces its story back to 19th-century New Orleans and the creation of what many consider America's first cocktail — the Sazerac. Built on rye whiskey, Peychaud's Bitters and a touch of absinthe, the drink became a cornerstone of American cocktail culture and gave this whiskey its name.

Today, Sazerac Rye is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, carrying forward that same balance of spice, sweetness and approachability that has made it a favourite among bartenders and whiskey drinkers alike.

Unlike many modern ryes that push aggressively into herbal or peppery territory, Sazerac leans into a softer Kentucky-style rye profile. The result is a whiskey that delivers classic rye spice while remaining remarkably approachable neat, over ice or in cocktails.

Product Details

• Volume: 700ml
• ABV: 45%
• Origin: Kentucky, USA
• Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
• Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery

Tasting Notes

Nose
Clove, vanilla, citrus peel and gentle baking spice.

Palate
Pepper, anise, caramel sweetness and soft rye spice balanced by a rich mouthfeel.

Finish
Drying spice, liquorice, vanilla and lingering oak.

Why We Love It

Some whiskeys are famous because they're rare.

Sazerac Rye is famous because it simply works.

It's one of the most versatile bottles in American whiskey — equally comfortable poured neat after dinner or mixed into a proper Sazerac, Manhattan or Old Fashioned. The rye spice is present, but never overwhelming. The sweetness keeps everything balanced. It's the bottle many bourbon drinkers reach for when they're ready to explore rye.

More than a century after helping define an iconic cocktail, Sazerac Rye remains one of the benchmarks of the category.