Sazerac Rye - The Character of New Orleans

The one and only New Orleans original, Sazerac Rye symbolizes the culture and history of the Big Easy.

In the 19th century, industrious farmers and distillers in the heartland of the United States barreled and shipped their rye whiskeys down the great Mississippi River to the bustling, growing city of New Orleans.

These spicy and assertive spirits fueled the whiskey culture of New Orleans and established the first American cocktail, The Sazerac.

Sazerac Rye

The one and only New Orleans original. Sazerac Rye Whiskey symbolizes the tradition and history of New Orleans. Rye Whiskey dates back to the 1800s, around the time when saloons, veiled as Coffee Houses, began lining the streets of New Orleans. It was at the Sazerac Coffee House on Royal Street where local patrons were served toddies made with Rye Whiskey and Peychaud’s Bitters. The libation became known as the “Sazerac” and America’s first branded cocktail was born. This is the whiskey that started it all.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma: The fragrance is of clove, sweet vanilla, anise and pepper.

Flavor: The taste has subtle notes of candies, spice and crisp citrus.

Finish: The big finish is smooth with hints of licorice.