Sagamore Spirit Barrel Select Barrel 40 is a Maryland-style straight rye whiskey from Baltimore, bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV).
Sagamore's Barrel Select releases are built around a single barrel of high-rye whiskey.
Maryland-style rye is known for a softer, rounder character, with gentle spice and sweetness.
Expect rye spice, caramel, honey and toasted oak, concentrated at 110 proof.
Its maroon label with the diamond crest makes it a collectible bottle for rye fans.
Sagamore Spirit was founded in Baltimore to revive Maryland rye, a style that was once one of America's most popular whiskeys before Prohibition. Barrel Select bottlings let you taste one barrel at a time, so each release has its own balance of spice, sweetness and oak, and the barrel number on the label marks exactly which one you are drinking. At 110 proof, a few drops of water will open up more fruit and caramel, while neat it delivers a bold, warming glass. It makes a fine gift for anyone exploring the American rye revival.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rye spice, caramel and honey.
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Palate: Rounded sweetness, baking spice and toasted oak.
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Finish: Warm and spicy.
Specifications
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Distillery: Sagamore Spirit, Baltimore, Maryland
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Style: Maryland-style straight rye, barrel select
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Barrel: 40
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ABV: 55% (110 proof)
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Origin: Maryland, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Taste it neat, then add water a few drops at a time. Pair it with smoked meats, pecan pie and dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maryland-style rye?
A softer, rounder style of rye whiskey.
Which barrel is it?
Barrel 40.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 110 proof, 55% ABV.
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