Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Straight Rye Whiskey
Sagamore Spirit · Sagamore Spirit Distillery
Sagamore's Double Oak treatment amplifies the base rye's grain-forward character without drowning it in sweetness. The second barrel adds depth and a creamy backbone, but the rye's peppery spine stays intact. A well-executed study in layering wood onto grain.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Rich caramel and toasted oak lead, followed by rye spice and dried orange peel. A dusting of dark chocolate and baking spices sits underneath.
Palate
Full-bodied with immediate butterscotch and charred oak, then assertive rye grain and cinnamon. The double-oak treatment delivers layered vanilla and leather without burying the grain's bite.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering charred oak, rye bread, and a hint of tobacco.
- Mash Bill
- Undisclosed high-rye
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak, finished in a second new charred American oak barrel
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Double Standard — 2 oz Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye · 0.75 oz sweet vermouth · 0.25 oz Cynar · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Stir over ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a brandied cherry.
Food Pairing
The smoky, charred exterior of brisket meets the whiskey's toasted oak, while a sharp mustard glaze mirrors the rye's spice. Cornbread on the side absorbs the richness.
Built on Maryland's long rye whiskey heritage, Sagamore Spirit distills on the grounds of a historic property fed by a natural limestone spring in Baltimore's waterfront district.
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