Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old (2025 Release): The "Unicorn" of American Rye
The legend has returned. Nestor Liquor, your preferred partner for the world's most exclusive spirits, is honored to present the Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old 2025 Release from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). This is a "unicorn" bottle for a reason—an incredibly rare, patient, and elegant expression of America's original whiskey.
This 2025 release is a blend of some of the most sought-after rye whiskey barrels in the Buffalo Trace rickhouses, distilled in the springs of 2006 and 2007. After maturing for nearly two decades, this whiskey was bottled in the fall of 2025.
During its long 18-year maturation, an astonishing 92% of the original whiskey was lost to the "angel's share." What remains is a spirit of immense concentration, complexity, and refinement.
Bottled at the traditional 90 proof (45% ABV), the Sazerac 18 is not a high-proof monster but a masterpiece of balance. This proof point is a deliberate choice, allowing the deep, mature oak and intricate spice notes to be savored without an overpowering heat.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A sophisticated and elegant bouquet of aged oak, dark leather, and dried vanilla bean, all balanced by a delicate whisper of black pepper and mint.
Palate: A wonderfully oily and full-bodied palate. Classic rye spice is present but beautifully subdued, revealing complex notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, allspice, and a hint of clove-studded orange.
Finish: An exceptionally long, dry, and refined finish. The mature oak and spice linger, fading with a final, satisfying note of leather and vanilla.
This is a true collector's centerpiece and a must-have for any serious whiskey enthusiast. As your trusted retailer, Nestor Liquor is your premier destination for this highly allocated BTAC release. Add this bottle of liquid history to your collection.
