Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey is named after the legendary New Orleans businessman and bartender Thomas H. Handy, a pivotal figure in American whiskey history. In 1869, Handy purchased the Sazerac Coffee House in New Orleans, where he made his mark by replacing French brandy with American rye whiskey in the city's signature Sazerac cocktail — a bold move that helped cement rye whiskey's place in American culture. Handy also went on to found the Sazerac Company, which remains one of the most prominent spirits companies in the United States to this day. The Thomas H. Handy expression is part of the highly coveted Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, first bottled in 2006. It is an uncut and unfiltered straight rye whiskey, bottled at cask strength, which gives it an intense and complex character that whiskey enthusiasts prize. The expression reflects the bold, spicy style associated with American rye, with layers of rich grain, pepper, and oak that pay homage to Handy's pioneering spirit. The Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye is released annually in limited quantities and is consistently one of the most sought-after bottles in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. It has earned numerous accolades over the years, including recognition at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards, where the Sazerac Company took home seven top honors.