Straight from the shores of the Patapsco River, Sagamore’s Cask Strength Rye is a rally cry for rye’s bold revival. It doesn’t whisper, it roars. A high-rye, high-proof expression that channels American grit with Maryland refinement, this is whiskey that pays homage to pre-Prohibition roots while carving its place on the modern top shelf.

Sagamore Spirit Rye – Cask Strength
Brand: Sagamore Spirit | Category: American Straight Rye Whiskey | ABV: 56.1% (varies by batch) | Origin: Baltimore, Maryland, USA | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Sweet tobacco, toasted oak, and bursts of dark cherry and baking spice, like opening an old cedar chest filled with spiced fruit preserves.
Palate: Rich, viscous, and unapologetically vibrant. Layers of caramelized brown sugar, candied orange peel, clove, and cracked pepper unfurl with explosive warmth.
Finish: Long, peppery, and robust. A dry, spicy fade lingers with rye grain heat and hints of toffee and charred oak.

Production Details:
A blend of two proprietary rye mash bills, one with 95% rye and another with 51%, Sagamore’s Cask Strength is non-chill filtered and bottled straight from the barrel, uncut and brimming with character. Aged in new American oak barrels, it's Maryland rye with maximum volume.

Perfect For:
A pour for late-night strategizing, slow-burning films, or winning hands at poker. This is whiskey that commands respect and rewards those who take their time with it.

Expert Notes:
Critically praised for its complexity and intensity, Sagamore Cask Strength has become a cult favorite among rye connoisseurs. It’s the bottle bartenders reserve for serious guests, and collectors grab before it vanishes.

Customer Reviews:
“Like a rye on rocket fuel, bold, spicy, and totally addictive.”
“This one doesn’t just warm you. It powers you.”
“If you think you know rye, taste this, it’ll reset your expectations.”

Interesting Fact:
Sagamore Spirit uses limestone-filtered spring water from a horse farm owned by the Under Armour founder, yes, that Under Armour. The water’s mineral makeup is key to the whiskey’s clean intensity.

Serving Suggestions:
Best sipped neat to embrace the full spice spectrum. Add a few drops of water to unlock its sweeter core, vanilla cream, dark fruit, and toasted grain emerge. Perfect with spiced brisket, pecan pie, or strong coffee.

Distillery Background:
Reviving Maryland’s lost rye tradition, Sagamore Spirit was founded with one mission: restore American rye to greatness. Distilled in Baltimore with meticulous attention to grain and water, their whiskies combine precision and passion, creating a bold new chapter for an old American classic.