Named after the New Orleans bartender who first used rye whiskey in the Sazerac Cocktail, this uncut and unfiltered Straight Rye Whiskey is bottled directly from the barrel, just as it was over a century ago. 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.
 
TASTING NOTES
Powerful, lush, and boldly spicy. Flavors of toffee, fig cake, and candied fruit, followed by mint, cinnamon and clove. The finish ultimately reveals subtle notes of allspice, coconut and nutmeg. Long and warm.
 
Age Profile
Year of Distillation: Spring of 2017
Release: Fall of 2023
Proof for release: 124.9 proof 
 
Distillation & Aging
Distillation: Double distilled; beer still and doubler 
Proof off still: 135 proof
Barrel: New, white oak; #4 Char; charred for 55 seconds
Barrel maker: Independent Stave; Lebanon KY
Barrel entry proof:   125 proof
Warehouse: Warehouses S
Floor: 3rd and 4th Floors