Sagamore Spirit Debuts Their First High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey

This limited release is now available at The Sagamore Spirit Distillery and select Baltimore, Maryland retailers

BALTIMORE, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sagamore Spirit, the leading and award-winning Maryland rye distillery, proudly announces the limited release of their first High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the newest expression in its prestigious Reserve Series. This unique release marks the first time Sagamore has crafted a bourbon-style whiskey that pays homage to Kentucky's bourbon heritage while celebrating Maryland's rye traditions.

This Maryland-made high rye straight bourbon whiskey features a mash bill of 60% corn, 25% rye, and 15% malted rye, aged for 6 years in new charred American white oak barrels and bottled at 59% ABV. On the nose, it offers aromas of cornbread, fresh apricots, walnut shells, ginger-spiced vanilla and warm tobacco. On the palate, it boasts notes of caramel and turbinado sugar combined with bright orchard fruit and ground cinnamon followed by a lingering bitter espresso and rye spice finish.

"This High Rye Straight Bourbon is something we've been eager to share — a whiskey crafted for those who enjoy both bourbon and rye flavors that makes for a memorable pour," Ryan Norwood, Master Distiller at Sagamore Spirit. "We're thrilled to share this limited release with whiskey fans who appreciate something truly distinctive."

The Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series celebrates the legacy of Maryland distilling, with an unyielding focus on excellence from start to finish. Within this series, some whiskies undergo barrel finishing that impart unique flavor profiles, while others are distinguished by older age statements.

Sagamore is driven to craft the world's best rye whiskey. The legacy of Maryland Rye as a beacon of quality grounds Sagamore, but it's today's whiskey lovers across the globe who inspire the brand forward. Sagamore believes it's time for a modern approach to American Whiskey: one that prioritizes an impactful grain to glass process utilizing Non-GMO grains, connecting with the local farming community, and a determination to create the greatest rye whiskey imaginable. The Spirit of Sagamore lives in the brand's award-winning products and disciplined pursuit of excellence.

The limited Sagamore Spirit High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rolling out in Maryland starting in October at an SRP of $49 and can be purchased either at the Sagamore Spirit's distillery in Baltimore or select premium retailers throughout Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, visit SagamoreSpirit.com.

About Sagamore Spirit
Inspired by Maryland's rye heritage and whiskey enthusiasts worldwide, Sagamore Spirit strives to create the finest Rye Whiskey imaginable. Maryland Rye Whiskey, known for its full-bodied, sweeter, and smoother profile, is exemplified by Sagamore Spirit's triple distilled, two-mash-bill approach. 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. Through this program, Sagamore Spirit has engaged with local farmers to purchase seeds upfront with a pledge to buy the harvest and worked with the University of Maryland Agricultural Extension to expand Rye cultivation in Maryland.

Located in the Baltimore Peninsula, the award-winning waterfront distillery in Baltimore welcomes approximately 40,000 visitors annually. Sagamore Spirit is reasserting the city's historic role in American whiskey, where distillers crafted rye whiskey for decades before Kentucky's rise. Sagamore Spirit's rye whiskeys have earned over 200 international awards, including "Best Rye Whiskey" in 2023 at the John Barleycorn Awards. Learn more about Sagamore Spirit's expressions, including Sagamore Small Batch Rye Whiskey, Sagamore Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, Sagamore Double Oak Rye Whiskey, and limited-time Reserve Series releases at https://sagamorespirit.com/.

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