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Handy Sazerac is the barrel-strength rye of Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection. The 2014 edition is a six-year-old rye bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.2 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e2014 proof: 129.2 (64.6% ABV), uncut and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSix years old - by far the youngest in the collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace rye mash bill, bottled at barrel strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEssentially the standard Sazerac rye at cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe collection's young, high-proof rye counterpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye spice and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clove, vanilla, and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003eHandy is the youngest bottle in the collection by a wide margin and its only barrel-strength rye; the 2014 was bottled at 129.2 proof at six years old. It anchors \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour Kentucky rye shelf\u003c\/a\u003e, across from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sazerac-18-year-2014\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 18-year tanked Sazerac rye\u003c\/a\u003e, the collection's aged rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Rye Whiskey (Product of Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace rye recipe (grain % undisclosed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 yr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129.2 proof \/ 64.6% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014 Antique Collection (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml [confirm SKU]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Kentucky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 2014 Handy carries the terracotta closure and a barrel-proof, no-age-statement panel. At six years it is the youngest whiskey in the set, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.2 proof - the standard Sazerac rye at full strength. The next year's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thomas-h-handy-sazerac-2015\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2015 Handy release\u003c\/a\u003e came in a touch lower, at 126.9 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAt 129.2 proof a splash of water or a large cube settles the spice. Neat in a Glencairn shows the rye and clove. It also makes a forceful Sazerac cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas H. Handy Sazerac is distilled at Buffalo Trace from its rye mash bill and bottled uncut and unfiltered - essentially the standard Sazerac rye at cask strength. The 2014 release was a six-year-old rye bottled at 129.2 proof. The name honors the New Orleans bar owner who built the Sazerac cocktail on rye in place of cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat proof is the 2014 Thomas H. Handy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2014 Thomas H. Handy is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.2 proof (64.6% ABV). It is a six-year-old straight rye, the youngest whiskey in the collection, essentially Buffalo Trace's rye at full barrel strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow does Thomas H. Handy relate to standard Sazerac Rye?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThomas H. 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