The auction ended at 20:00 (GMT) Thu 22nd December with everything over RRP (net of any applicable VAT) donated to Malaria No More UK.
The Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey is released once a year as part of Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection - this is the 2016 edition, bottled at a generous 63.1% ABV. Named after the legendary New Orleans bartender, Thomas H. Handy.
See the rest of the 2016 releases.
Our allocation of this was split between a 3cl dram lottery, a bottle lottery and a charity auction.
TIMELINE (all times GMT)
Dram Lottery: 16:00 Wed 14th December – 15:00 Thu 15th
Bottle Lottery: 16:00 Thu 15th – 15:00 Fri 16thPlease note: On the back of of these bottles we'll be adding the message “I, [your lucky winning name], hereby swear not to sell this bottle – but to drink it with my chums. May my taste-buds and olfactory bulb shrivel and die if I should break my word.”
Bottle Charity Auction: 16:00 Fri 16th – 20:00 Thu 22nd
Powerful, lush, and boldly spicy.
Flavours of toffee, fig cake, and glazed fruit, followed by mint, cinnamon and clove.
The finish ultimately reveals subtle notes of allspice, coconut and nutmeg.
Long and warm.
As well as adding gifts to lucky MoM orders, #WhiskySanta is granting wishes on social media every day! Hit the button above and let them know what you'd like. It could be yours!
We are currently unable to sell Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release) to your current shipping destination.
Just had my first glass of Thomas H. Handy 2017. Bought for me by one of my sons for my upcoming 50th birthday. I've had quite a bit of whiskey over the years (no Pappy yet) and my bottle is the best I've ever had. Hits the tongue with a hint of brandy, washes over the back with a larger dose of oak/cherry and upon swallowing, you get an explosion of heat and your entire mouth gets treated to cinnamon/spice. The finish lingers for quite some time and never turns on you. I paired it with a Connecticut Hub cigar, while seated by the fire outside on a chilly night - for an experience that is not quickly forgotten. I will not be hitting this bottle too often - by the looks of how hard it is to acquire, it's one to keep around when you've got time to appreciate it. Get on the list for this one - Now Pappy Van Winkle has to live up to Thomas H. Handy Rye.
Smooothest whiskey I've ever had, even at this strength.
