Thomas H. Handy 2019
This is a bottling of the Buffalo Trace Antique collection from 2019. This is a straight rye whiskey that has been aged for just over 6 years. It was filled in 2013 at 125 proof and bottled at 125.7 proof. This was was bottled at cask strength with no additives.
ABV: 62.85%
Nose: Spearmint, pine, Green Apple, Peppery, Crème Brulee,
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Spearmint, Green Apple, Pine, Shortbread, Peppery, Lemon Curd
Finish: Longer finish, Spear Mint, Green Apple, Pine, Peppery, Shortbread, Lemon Curd
Rating: 7/10
This marks the 3rd BTAC I’ve had but the only THH I have tried. This hits those rye notes I like and does them very well. This is a tasty rye, one that is hitting the spot on this bitterly cold night.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect