The famed Sazerac Coffee House was founded in 1850 on Exchange Alley in New Orleans, Louisiana and soon gained fame as the home of “America’s First Cocktail” known as the Sazerac.

The famed Sazerac Coffee House was founded in 1850 on Exchange Alley in New Orleans, Louisiana and soon gained fame as the home of “America’s First Cocktail” known as the Sazerac. Using rye whiskey in place of the French brandy, a dash of Peychaud Bitters, and Herbsaint, what eventually became the official cocktail of New Orleans was created.  This straight rye has a mellow spice and dry sweetness that dances on the tongue, giving pure delight that is worthy of the Sazerac name.

Very mature, with notes of oak, leather molasses and all-spice. The long, warm finish is preceded by notes of mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, vanilla, and lingering pepper.

"3 Stars - Recommended" - F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal, December 2018
2019 Best Rye, 11 Years and Over - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2018 Best Rye, 11 Years and Over - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
"4 Stars - Highly Recommended" - F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal, December 2016
2016 Best Rye Whiskey, 11 Years & Over - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2015 Third Finest Whisky in the World - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2014 - 21st Annual Whisky Advocate Award: American Whiskey of the Year
2014 Gold Medal, American Rye Whiskey 8 Years and Over - World Whiskies Awards
2012 #4 of The Ten Highest Rated Whiskies - Whisky Advocate Magazine Winter
2012 Liquid Gold Award - 95 points - Jim Murray's 2013 Whisky Bible
2011 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2011 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation - Chairman's Trophy Winner - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2010 Rye Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2010 World Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2010 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2010 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2006 Silver Medal - Best in Class - International Wine & Spirits Competition
2006 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2005 American Whiskey of the Year - Malt Advocate Magazine
2005 Rye Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2005 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2005 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition
2004 Rye Whiskey of the Year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
2004 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2004 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge
2003 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2003 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition
2003 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge
2002 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition
2002 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge
2001 American Whiskey of the Year - Malt Advocate Magazine
2001 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2001 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition
2001 Bronze Medal - International Spirits Challenge
2000 Bronze Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition