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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye
Kentucky straight rye whiskey from Buffalo Trace. Released once a year in the fall as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, with recent editions announced in October.
| Distillery | Buffalo Trace, Kentucky, United States |
|---|---|
| Strength | 64.9% ABV (129.8 proof) 62.45% to 65.45% across 5 editions |
| Age | No age statement |
| Casks | new charred oakLists: New oak |
| Peated | No |
| Style | Kentucky straight rye whiskey |
| Release type | Annual releases |
| Bottler | Sazerac Company |
| Last edition | 2025 release, 8 October 2025 |
| Last stated price | $149.99 |
Stock sheet
5 of 10 listings in stock at the last read.
Editions
Every dated Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2025 release | 8 October 2025 | 64.9% ABV129.8 proof | $149.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | 2024 release | 28 October 2024 | 63.6% ABV127.2 proof | $149.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | 2023 release | 9 October 2023 | 62.45% ABV124.9 proof | $124.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | 2022 release | 26 October 2022 | 65.45% ABV130.9 proof | $99 | LinkReport an error |
| 005 | 2021 release | 6 October 2021 | 64.75% ABV129.5 proof | $99 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 10 listings at 4 shops, 5 in stock and 5 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye release?
- Going by past dates, around October 2026: the last 5 editions came out in October 2025, October 2024, October 2023 and October 2022. Nothing on this page is an announcement unless a source says so.
- How much does Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye cost?
- The last stated price was $149.99. Shops list it from $549.99 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- Not yet, going by the sources here. Past dates point to October 2026.
- When did past editions come out?
- 2025 release on 8 October 2025, 2024 release on 28 October 2024, 2023 release on 9 October 2023, 2022 release on 26 October 2022 and 2021 release on 6 October 2021.
- Where is Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye in stock?
- SipWhiskey and Dram Street, when the shops were last read.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Buffalo Trace
Other Buffalo Trace lines in the book.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 YearBuffalo Trace · Kentucky | 10 years · 53.5% ABV | 10 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 002 | Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 15 YearBuffalo Trace · Kentucky | 15 years · 53.5% ABV | 10 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 003 | Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20 YearBuffalo Trace · Kentucky | 20 years · 45.2% ABV | 10 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 004 | Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 YearBuffalo Trace · Kentucky | 23 years · 47.8% ABV | 10 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 005 | Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 YearBuffalo Trace · Kentucky | 13 years · 47.8% ABV | 10 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 006 | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year (Lot B)Buffalo Trace · Kentucky | 12 years · 45.2% ABV | 10 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 007 | E.H. Taylor Jr. Limited EditionsBuffalo Trace · Kentucky | 10 to 18 years · 50% ABV | May 2026 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 008 | Buffalo Trace Experimental CollectionBuffalo Trace · Kentucky | 15 years · 53.5% ABV | 7 April 2026 | April 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
More from Kentucky
Other limited Kentucky lines.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Heaven Hill Grain to GlassHeaven Hill · Kentucky | No age statement · 54.6% ABV | December 2026 | December 2026 Announced | Not listed |
| 002 | Four Roses Limited Edition Small BatchFour Roses · Kentucky | 19 to 25 years · 54.6% ABV | 10 October 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 003 | Angel's Envy Cellar CollectionAngel's Envy · Kentucky | No age statement · 53.2% ABV | 9 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Woodford Reserve Distillery SeriesWoodford Reserve · Kentucky | No age statement · 50% ABV | 7 October 2026 | No estimate | Sold out |
| 005 | Russell's Reserve Single RickhouseWild Turkey · Kentucky | No age statement · 60.4% ABV | 6 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 006 | King of KentuckyBrown-Forman · Kentucky | 14 to 18 years | 1 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
Other annual releases from United States
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Westland Outpost Range (Garryana, Colere, Solum)Westland · Washington | 10 years · 56.8% ABV | 7 November 2026 | No estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 002 | High West A Midwinter Night's DramHigh West · Utah | No age statement · 49.3% ABV | October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 003 | Garrison Brothers Cowboy BourbonGarrison Brothers · Texas | No age statement · 70.5% ABV | 12 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 004 | WhistlePig The Boss HogWhistlePig · Vermont | No age statement | 9 September 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
Sources
- Antique Collection, Buffalo Trace Distillery
- The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary With The Debut Of E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-bond, Breaking Bourbon
- The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Returns For The Fall 2024 Season, Breaking Bourbon
- Buffalo Trace Distillery Releases Highly Anticipated Antique Collection For The Fall 2023 Season, Breaking Bourbon
- 2022 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Announced, Breaking Bourbon
- Buffalo Trace Distillery Releases Its 2021 Antique Collection Whiskeys (No Stagg!), Breaking Bourbon
- Buffalo Trace Drops 2025 Antique Collection, The Whiskey Wash
- The Latest Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Celebrates 25 Years, Whisky Advocate
- The 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Is Here, and Weller is the Star of the Show, The Daily Pour
- Buffalo Trace Distillery, en.wikipedia.org
- Thomas H Handy Letter 2025.pdf, cms.buffalotracedistillery.com
- What Is the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, and Why Does Everyone Lose Their Minds for It?, Gear Patrol
Checked 22 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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