Are you ready for 7 year, Cask Strength Rye, 100% from Maryland?
BALTIMORE, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Sagamore Spirit, a leading Maryland rye distillery, announces a new batch of its award-winning Cask Strength Rye Whiskey. This 100% Maryland-made, 7-year-old, 123-proof (61.5% ABV) whiskey features rich dark chocolate, black cherries, and caramel notes. Available nationwide in May for $69.99 at sagamorespirit.com and select retailers.
A Modern Maryland Cask Strength Rye From Sagamore Spirits
“All of us at Sagamore Spirit are thrilled to roll out our new batch of Cask Strength Rye Whiskey,” says Ryan Norwood, VP of Operations at Sagamore Spirit. “With an older age and a higher ABV compared to the previous batch, we are excited to see all consumer and trade reactions towards this new release.”
Crafted through a grain-to-glass process, Cask Strength Rye blends high-rye and low-rye whiskeys, triple distilled and aged 7 years in Maryland’s humid climate. This enhances proof and complexity, capturing local terroir with a smooth, full-bodied profile.
Tasting Notes: Bold and Smooth
- Nose: Dark chocolate, black cherries, cracked black pepper
- Palate: Caramel, honey, leathery oak tannins
- Finish: Long, complex, gentle warmth
Grain-to-Glass Excellence
“Sagamore Spirit is committed to sourcing high-quality grains through its grain-to-glass process while utilizing top-quality non-GMO grains and supporting the local farming community,” the release states. Partnerships with local farmers and the University of Maryland expand rye cultivation, grounding the whiskey in Maryland’s heritage.
About Sagamore Spirit
“Sagamore Spirit is reasserting the city’s historic role in American whiskey, where distillers crafted rye whiskey for decades before Kentucky’s rise,” per the release. With 200+ international awards, including “Best Rye Whiskey” in 2023, its Baltimore distillery welcomes 40,000 visitors annually. Explore at sagamorespirit.com.
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