Sagamore Spirit Small Batch Straight Rye American Whiskey 700mL

Sagamore's new signature Rye using 100% their own distillate for the first time and bottled at a higher strength of 46.5%.

Sagamore Rye Whiskey is a blend of two straight rye mash bills, aged 4 to 6 years in high-char American oak barrels and proofed with limestone-filtered water from our spring house built in 1909. Our 100% Maryland-made rye whiskey prioritizes a grain-to-glass process, connecting with the local farming community, and a determination to create the highest quality product.

Tasting Notes:

Flavours of classic baking spices pair with fruit-forward notes, giving way to vibrant sweet profiles of caramel, honey, & brown sugar. Rounded out with a warm spice & honey linger through a mild oak and faded fruit finish, our final product represents our team's thoughtful approach to crafting a classic Maryland-style rye whiskey.

"The nose is like cherry cola and birch/root beer mixed together—candied cherries, aromatic and sweet spices, and a hint of oak. The palate has a soft herbal flavor with hot cinnamon spice, cherry, and butterscotch. With a spicy finish but someone light texture, this rye makes for a worthy cocktail base." - Amanda Schuster, Distiller (87 Points)

"Not every distillery that sources whiskey is going to transition to distilling in-house, and many that do will never give up that part of their business for certain SKUs, which makes sense for consistency’s sake. According to a rep for the brand, Sagamore will eventually make all of its whiskey in-house, although it will take years before that happens. But this release, following the BIB expressions over the past few years, is proof that Sagamore Spirit is the real deal, and has become a contender for being one of the top new rye whiskeys distilleries in America." - Jonah Flicker, Robb Report (89 Points)