JDutton Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Which should I get, assuming that I can only buy one or the other? Both are available, and I've never had either.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 For me, I would take the Handy. Both are very fine; however, the higher proof of the Handy gives it the nod to me. You wouldn't go wrong with choosing either one, though.JOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighTower Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I second Joe' vote - get the Handy....it's stellar!Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. François Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 My vote would be for the Saz 18. I've found that it's one of the few whiskeys I crave. I don't think anything else is quite like it.That being said, the Handy is fine stuff, too. If I could have just one, I'd take the Saz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I prefer Saz 18. But I do enjoy the Handy as well.Now we've got the score all evened up:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLfarmboy Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 If you've never had either, I would recommend Saz 18. Bu for my tastes I would go for the Handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gothbat Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Although I like them both Saz18 wins hands down imo, probably because it's around 3x older. THH is more economical with it's higher proof but no amount of water will make it taste as good as the Saz18, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBOmarc Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 A very tough choice. You will most likely get good arguments for both, so go with the Saz. I am a huge fan of the Handy BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilidawg7 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 If you can only get one, I would recommend the Sazerac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Although I like them both Saz18 wins hands down imo, probably because it's around 3x older. THH is more economical with it's higher proof but no amount of water will make it taste as good as the Saz18, imo.Not trying to be lazy, but Dito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Easy enough here: I don't especially care for the Saz 18, which I think is pretty conventional, one-dimensional, aged rye.Buy the Handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipFlask Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 When I was faced with the very same choice I thought long and hard as to which one I should choose... Then I had a moment of clarity... and decided to get both I worked out quite well for me. So much so I stronge advise you to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBOmarc Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 When I was faced with the very same choice I thought long and hard as to which one I should choose... Then I had a moment of clarity... and decided to get both I worked out quite well for me. So much so I stronge advise you to do the same. I agree. These bottles are hard to find for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I'll throw my vote in for Saz 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLfarmboy Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Easy enough here: I don't especially care for the Saz 18, which I think is pretty conventional, one-dimensional, aged rye.Buy the Handy.I'm curious, Tim. I recommended the Saz 18 (since he has had neither) because in my opinion he can get the same basic flavors from Saz Jr. as the Handy. Handy has more "spice drop" candy and clove flavors than the Saz Jr. but Saz Jr. has more light carmel and "old roses" in evidence and I have often wondered if this is a function of the higher proof and lack of chill filtering or barrel selection. How do you compare Handy to Saz Jr.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcb Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I've only had the Saz18 and I liked it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havok66 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 O.K.If we are talking this years release, go w/ saz 18.last year I would have picked handy.As a general rule I agree w/ Spun (not general in general, but on this):confused: Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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