Chairman's Trophy Winner: Sazerac Straight 18 years old Rye Whiskey United States, 45%
"Fresh and fruity with accents of maple, black pepper, cardamom, and toasted oak. Wonderfully balanced with fruit and spice being offered in perfect harmony and with incredible length." 95pts
-Sean Ludford, USC Assistant Chairman
Finalist: Whistlepig 10 years old Rye Whiskey United States, 50%
"A bold and assertive style with plenty of soft, silky caramel and baked fruit notes to offer a sweet platform for all of the intense pepper and clove flavors. An intriguing whiskey with charm and passion." 94pts
-Sean Ludford, USC Assistant Chairman
Finalist: Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight 6 Years Old Rye Whiskey United States, 63.45%
"Beautiful and exotic with scents of cassis, lavender, wild flower honey, cinnamon, with a touch of mint. Expansive and very expressive on the palate with a dense fruity, oak and vanilla tinged core complimented by notes of black pepper and allspice." 92pts
-Sean Ludford, USC Assistant Chairman
Bulleit 95 Small Batch Rye Whiskey United States, 45%
91pts
Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey United States, 45%
89pts
Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson Manhattan Rye 4 Years Old Rye Whiskey United States, 46%
83pts
Comments
rf
Addition or edition?
Sep 08, 2011 at 2:58 PM
I thought Sazerac was the name of a special New Orleans cocktail, what gives? My mixicology book even lists it!
Sep 12, 2011 at 8:34 AM
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