The one and only New Orleans original, Sazerac Rye symbolizes the culture and history of the Big Easy. In the 19th century, industrious farmers and distillers in the heartland of the United States barreled and shipped their rye whiskeys down the great Mississippi River to the bustling, growing city of New Orleans. These spicy and assertive spirits fueled the whiskey culture of New Orleans and established the first American co*cktail, The Sazerac.
The Birth of the Sazerac co*cktail
The Sazerac was born in the French Quarter at a time when saloons, veiled as coffee houses, lined the streets of New Orleans. At the famed Sazerac Coffee House, the drink of choice became a libation of rye whiskey, absinthe and bitters and with that, the first branded co*cktail, The Sazerac, was born. Our Sazerac Rye carries the unrestrained taste and character of New Orleans.
FAQs
Sazerac 18 is considered one of the best rye whiskeys you can buy, but with once-a-year releases of a limited supply, it's incredibly difficult to find.
How often is Sazerac Rye released? ›
The limited release is an 18 year old released annually as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The ongoing release is aged for at least 4 years, and at one time was said to be approximately 6 years old. Aromas of orange zest, clove, and raisin greet the senses, with hints of rye spice and anise underneath.
Is Sazerac rare? ›
Among our brands are some of the most highly prized spirits. Some are sought after because of their rarity, some for their particular notes, but what they all have in common is a distinct drinkability. If you're seeking a truly unique experience, add a few of our Signature Collection brands to your own collection.
Is Sazerac Rye made by Buffalo Trace? ›
Full of rich flavors, this authentic American rye whiskey is a symbol of the timeless history of New Orleans and the legacy of Thomas H. Handy. Made at our esteemed Buffalo Trace Distillery, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible named it Rye of the Year and World Whiskey of the Year.
What's the difference in Sazerac and Old Fashioned? ›
An Old Fashioned contains Bourbon, while the Sazerac favors rye whiskey. Both contain sugar and bitters, but a traditional Old Fashioned tends to use Angostura bitters. while the Sazerac demands New Orleans's own Peychaud's Bitters, which was integral in the creation of the drink.
Why is there no ice in a Sazerac? ›
To prevent the feeling of ice hitting their teeth, patrons started drinking co*cktails from straws. But the Sazerac was best enjoyed straight up. So, bartenders started chilling the glass and straining out the ice. Over 150 years later, it's still served the same way.
Can you drink Sazerac straight? ›
Do serve your Sazerac neat, in a rocks glass that is large enough to accommodate some breathing room. Your drink will thank you as you swirl it in the glass.
Is Sazerac rye good for old fashioned? ›
The Old Fashioned is known to traditionally call on bourbon as its base, while the modern Sazerac favors rye whiskey. Bourbon tends to be sweeter, while the rye offers a more peppery profile. The reason this choice works so well for the Sazerac has to do with the drink's absinthe rinse.
Is Sazerac changing distributors? ›
Sazerac Co. has announced a broad shakeup of its distributor alignment, departing the RNDC portfolio in more than two dozen states, with Breakthru, Johnson Brothers, Martignetti, Southern Glazer's, beer distribution giant Reyes, and others picking up the business in areas around the U.S. The changes are effective ...
Is Sazerac allocated? ›
Those and the other premium bourbons produced by the Sazerac Company—a bucket-list lineup that includes Blanton's, E.H. Taylor, Elmer T. Lee, O.F.C. Vintages, Van Winkle and the Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection bottlings—are all pretty much universally allocated.
Blanton's is a brand of bourbon whiskey produced and marketed by the Sazerac Company. Though it does not own the brand, it has exclusive distilling rights. It is owned by Age International, Inc.
Does Sazerac own Pappy? ›
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve is the flagship brand of bourbon whiskey owned by the "Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery" company. It is distilled and bottled by the Sazerac Company at its Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Is sazerac rye 100% rye? ›
Both are believed to use the same mashbill as Sazerac Rye (low rye, rye mashbill) of atleast 51% rye with the rest corn and barley. Sazerac 18 year is an ultra aged rye whiskey bottled at 90 proof.
Does Sazerac own Weller? ›
W. L. Weller is a brand of "wheated" bourbon whiskey. The brand was created by the Stitzel-Weller Distilling Company, and was sold several times after 1972. Since 1999, the brand has been owned by the Sazerac Company. It is produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Where is the original Sazerac? ›
The Sazerac is a local variation of a cognac or whiskey co*cktail originally from New Orleans, named for the Sazerac de Forge et Fils brand of cognac brandy that served as its original main ingredient.
Is Sazerac a common drink? ›
For decades, the Sazerac was primarily a New Orleans drink, and even today, it's regarded as the official co*cktail of Louisiana. But it has proliferated during the modern co*cktail era, and now it can be found in bars all over the world.
Where is Sazerac popular? ›
The Sazerac co*cktail was born in New Orleans in the 1800s. Today it remains one of the world's most renowned and respected drinks and is the official co*cktail of New Orleans.
Does Sazerac own Eagle Rare? ›
The Sazerac Company, an American family-owned producer and importer based in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the parent company of five distilleries, acquired Eagle Rare from Seagram in March 1989.
Why is the Sazerac famous? ›
It all began when a French-owned family company began sending their world-renowned cognac to bars (formerly known as coffee houses) in New Orleans. It so happened that this particular cognac was a favorite of Antoine Peychaud, inventor of his namesake’s bitters, and was used to create the original Sazerac co*cktail.
