Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 2009

18 years. 2009. Sazerac 18 — the 2009 vintage of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's 18-year straight rye whiskey, now 16 years from its original fall release and one of the older vintage Saz18 expressions available in the Wooden Cork vertical collection.

The 2009 Sazerac 18 draws on rye whiskey distilled approximately 1991 — putting the spirit's production squarely in the early 1990s, pre-revival era of American rye. The Wooden Cork Saz18 collection spans from the 2001 vintage through the 2025 current release, with the 2009 sitting in the mid-range of the vertical. Secondary market premiums for older Saz18 vintages have increased substantially as the collection has grown and individual years have become rarer.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
• Series: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)
• Age: 18 years
• Vintage: 2009
• Size: 750ml

Explore the full Sazerac 18 vertical at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does the 2009 vintage compare to the 2025? Both are 18-year Saz18 at the same distillery but 16 release-years apart. The 2009 draws on circa-1991 distillate; the 2025 on circa-2007. Older vintages carry secondary market premiums from scarcity as remaining bottles disappear from the collector market.