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Sazerac Fall 2012 Release 18 Year Old, American Oak Cask, 2012, 45%
Sazerac

Sazerac Fall 2012 Release 18 Year Old, American Oak Cask, 2012, 45%

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TypeRye Whiskey
MRI
MRI 10
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

A straight rye whiskey named after the infamous Sazerac coffee house in New Orleans which played a massive role in creating America's first cocktail, the Sazerac. The cocktail itself is to be dated back to the pre-Civil War era - around the 1850s - and since 2008, has been New Orleans' official cocktail. In 1869, the coffee house was purchased by bartender Thomas H Handy and began to work exclusiv ... This 2012 release is part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection and is known for its mellow spice and dry sweetness.

Change-7.5%
LatestSGD 1,375
HighSGD 1,487
LowSGD 1,375
SGD 1,500SGD 1,454SGD 1,408SGD 1,362Price (SGD)Observed dateOct 12Mar 8Oct 12 - SGD 1,487 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Mar 8 - SGD 1,375 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Mar 8, 2026SGD 1,375.20
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Oct 12, 2025SGD 1,486.52
Region
Kentucky
Age
18 Years
Vintage
1994
Bottled
2012
ABV
45%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Sazerac
Origin
USA
Cask type
American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Cork
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
Historical context
Sazerac cocktail origin in 1850s New Orleans
Special release
Annual limited release as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Floral fruity rye, spearmint, caramel, vanilla sweetness, pepper, light caramel, burnt oranges, rich vanilla, dark brown sugar, orange peel oil, clove, vanilla-leather mustiness, cotton candy, oregano, meadow grass.
Palate
Sweet rye spice, pine and spearmint, vanilla, herbal, rich, floral woodland notes, pepper, spice, wood, overripe bananas, sharp, bitter orange, evergreen-ish herbaceous notes, Bit-o-honey candy, caramel-honey-almond, charred wood, smooth, cotton candy, fresh oregano, meadow grass, dark chocolate, tobacco ash, oak spice, blueberries, thick, juicy rye, yams, marshmallows, soft, minty black licorice.
Finish
Long and sweet, dry rye spice and spearmint, wood and spice linger, warm, sharp rye entry, peppery, grassy, chewy Bit-o-honey quality, quick burst of fresh oregano, vanilla, pleasant grassy flavor, hint of citrus, mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, lingering pepper.
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