Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit Has Two New Ryes Coming

The Baltimore distillery Sagamore Spirit has two new expressions coming out soon, including their oldest yet. 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 exemplifies the craft of long-term aging, proudly representing Sagamore’s oldest age statement to date. Resting for at least nine years in new charred American white oak barrels, this rye whiskey offers a perfectly balanced blend of sweet and spice. As part of Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series, this 56.3% ABV whiskey honors the rich legacy of Maryland distilling.

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, distilled, aged, and bottled in Maryland, embodies the high standards of the Bottled in Bond designation. Crafted in the fall of 2017 from a blend of high rye and low rye mash bills, it delivers Sagamore’s signature Maryland-style flavor. Triple distilled and non-chill filtered, this is also a small batch release.

The Bottled in Bond designation, established in 1897, guarantees the whiskey meets strict criteria, including being the product of a single distillation season, aged for at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100-proof. Sagamore Spirit’s Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey honors this tradition while offering whiskey enthusiasts a bold and nuanced profile.

“With these two releases, we continue to push the boundaries of Maryland-style rye whiskey while staying true to our roots,” says Ryan Norwood, VP of Operations. “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.