Sagamore Spirit just announced two new rye whiskies: the Sagamore 9-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey and the Sagamore Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey, both part of the brand’s Reserve Series.
Sagamore 9-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey rested for at least nine years in new charred American white oak barrels, the distillery states. The nose presents a mix of peach preserves, graham crackers and dark chocolate. On the palate, notes of orange zest, pecan pie, peppery honey and cinnamon toast unfold. This spirit comes in at 56.3% ABV.
In November, Sagamore Spirit will unveil its Sagamore Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey, a 7-year-old rye and the brand’s oldest Bottled in Bond release to date. This 100-proof whiskey is distilled, aged and bottled in Maryland, according to the distillery. Crafted in the fall of 2017 from a blend of high rye and low rye mash bills, it is triple distilled and non-chill filtered.
“With these two releases, we continue to push the boundaries of Maryland-style rye whiskey while staying true to our roots,” said Ryan Norwood, VP of operations, in a news release. “The 9-Year-Old Straight Rye celebrates the careful aging and blending process, while Bottled in Bond exemplifies our dedication to transparency and quality. We’re excited to share these distinctive whiskies with our fans.”
The Sagamore 9-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey is already available at $79.99, with the Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey hitting shelves in November at $59.99. Both expressions can be found at Sagamore Spirit’s distillery in Baltimore and select retailers.
