Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye Whiskey

Straight Rye Whiskey | 96.6 Proof (48.3% ABV) | 750mL

Process & Profile

Distilled chiefly from Marylandstyle rye mash bills, this rye is aged 45 years in highchar American oak barrels, then finished for 18 months in toasted wavestave barrels with mediumplus toast. The second maturation enhances caramel, toffee, hazelnut, and toasted coconut flavors while softening the heat. Its proofed down with limestonefiltered spring water.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Baking spices (cinnamon, clove), dried orange peel, warm caramel, vanilla, and nutty oak with subtle citrus and pine

• Palate: Smooth and silky, offering cedar, bitter chocolate, new oak, black pepper, clove, dark fruit, and fig balanced by toffee and molasses

• Finish: Lingering spice and wood tannins, with maplesyrup sweetness and subdued fruit notes

What Makes It Special

• Innovative doubleoak finish using toasted wavestave barrels to amplify toasted coconut, hazelnut, and toffee notes

• Agestated at 45 years for base aging, with consistent proof at 96.6 (48.3% ABV)

• Smooth mouthfeel for its heat level, praised for balance and approachability

• Priced around $5560 MSRP, offering exceptional value

Community Feedback

Reddit enthusiasts describe it as:

sweet oak, maple syrup, leather, mint, pine, brown butter nuttiness rich, viscousand altogether lovely

Bottled-in-Banter praised it as a bold oak-heavy experience with notes of cedar, bitter chocolate, new oak, and spice that leaves the tongue tingling more than burning. BarrelBanter awarded it 7.5/10, highlighting silky mouthfeel, fig-rye spice, maple syrup finish, and excellent value.

How to Enjoy

Best served neat or with a few drops of water to open its oak layers. Works well in robust rye cocktails like a Manhattan or Old Fashioned, where its wooddriven character stands up well.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What proof is it?
   96.6 proof (48.3% ABV).

2. How long is it aged?
   Base rye aged 45 years, plus 18month toasted barrel finish.

3. Why is it called Double Oak?
   Its aged first in charred barrels, then finished in toasted wavestave barrels for added depth.

4. Is it smooth for its proof?
   Yesthe barrel finish yields a notably smooth, silky mouthfeel.

5. Is it worth the price?
   Frequently praised for quality relative to its ~$5560 MSRP.