{"product_id":"btac-sazerac-18-year-fall-2008-bottling-rye-whiskey","title":"BTAC Sazerac 18 Year Fall 2008 Bottling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSazerac 18 Year Old Straight Rye – Fall 2008 – Buffalo Trace Antique Collection – 750ml 45% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a highly collectible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the prestigious Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fall 2008 release came from rye whiskey \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistilled in Spring 1985\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and aged in new charred American white oak. The remaining mature whiskey was subsequently transferred to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estainless-steel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to prevent further oak maturation, and this preserved stock supplied annual Sazerac 18 releases through 2015. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whiskyauctioneer.com\/learn\/explore-whisky\/bottles\/sazerac-18-year-old-straight-rye-fall-2008?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eWhisky Auctioneer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2008 release, 28 barrels were selected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the whiskey bottled at the traditional Sazerac 18 strength of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 proof \/ 45% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The original 2008 technical information specifies new white oak barrels with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#4 char\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and records a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54.08% evaporation loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during maturation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.straightbourbon.com\/community\/topic\/10650-btac-2008-fact-sheets\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eStraight Bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its historic 1985-distilled stock, long maturation and position within the early years of BTAC, the Fall 2008 Sazerac 18 is an important bottle for collectors of vintage American rye whiskey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature rye spice with deep oak, molasses and dark caramel, accompanied by dried fruit and subtle leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich and mature with toffee, rye spice and dark fruit, developing seasoned oak, coffee, tobacco and warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and oak-driven with lingering rye spice, red fruit, caramel and mature wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuffalo Trace’s period information specifically describes the 2008 release with a spicy aroma and mature notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoak and molasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67613965386006,"sku":null,"price":27999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/sazerac-18-year-old-fall-2008-buffalo-trace-antique-collection.png?v=1790574353","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/btac-sazerac-18-year-fall-2008-bottling-rye-whiskey","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}