From the storied grounds of Buffalo Trace in Kentucky comes the 2025 Thomas Handy Straight Rye Whiskey, a barrel-proof expression built on a traditional rye mash and drawn uncut at 129.8 proof. Its aroma rushes forward with cinnamon, orange peel, dark caramel, and seasoned oak, setting the stage for a palate packed with explosive spice, brown sugar, molasses, peppercorn, and deep toasted wood wrapped in an oily, full-bodied feel.
Intensity lingers long after each sip, carrying warm oak and caramelized sweetness. Crafted from rye, corn, and malted barley and bottled at 64.9 percent ABV, this release shines when taken neat, though a splash of water unlocks its sweeter layers and a single ice sphere softens its fiery edge.
A bold snapshot of Kentucky rye at its purest, created for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone who craves a powerful, spice-driven whiskey experience.