08/12/2026
Three Rye Whiskeys. One Maryland Story.
Most whiskey drinkers can tell you about Kentucky bourbon. Ask them about Maryland rye and you might get a blank stare.
That’s part of what makes these three bottles from Sagamore Spirit so interesting. Maryland has a long history with Rye whiskey. Long before prohibition, Maryland Rye was known for its distinctive character - spicy, full-bodied and a little different from the rye coming out of Pennsylvania another whiskey producing regions.
Prohibition nearly erased that tradition but today Sagamore Spirit is helping bring that back. We recently tasted three expressions from their Core Collection, and while they share the same Maryland style foundation, they take the whiskey in three very different directions:
🥃 Small Batch Rye - approachable, balanced and cocktail-friendly. This is a great introduction to Maryland rye and Sagamore.
🥃 Double Oak Rye - richer and deeper, with additional time in toasted barrels. This one deserves the attention of those who generally prefer bourbon over rye whiskey.
🥃 Cask Strength Rye - the heavyweight of the trio with big, bold flavors and the price to back it up.
Check out www.DrinkTheBottles.com for our thoughts on these bottles today. ❤️🥃