Sagamore Spirit 10 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey

Product Description

Sagamore Spirit 10 Year Old: The Oldest Release in the House

Sagamore Spirit was founded in 2013 by Kevin Plank, executive chairman of Under Armour, with a mission to revive Maryland's proud but nearly forgotten rye whiskey tradition. Before Prohibition, more than 40 distilleries thrived in the state, producing spicy, full-bodied ryes renowned across the country, until war, changing tastes, and industry consolidation wiped them out entirely by the 1970s. Sagamore's founders saw a chance to resurrect that legacy in Baltimore's Port Covington neighborhood, and this 10 Year Old Straight Rye stands as the company's oldest release to date.

Made from some of the earliest Indiana MGP stock Sagamore ever purchased, this whiskey is, in the words of VP of Operations Ryan Norwood, both a farewell and a milestone, one of the last sourced barrels before the brand fully transitions to its own Maryland distillate. "For me, rye kind of has that sweet spot between about six and ten years," Norwood explained. "The launch of our 10-Year-Old Rye is a defining moment for Sagamore Spirit. This release reflects not only our deep commitment to the legacy of Maryland rye, but also the high standards our fans expect." Despite being distilled in Indiana, Maryland's climate leaves its own fingerprint on the finished spirit: humid summers and frigid winters push the whiskey deep into the barrel's wood and back again, extracting flavor in bold strokes and often pushing proof higher during maturation, a pattern uncommon in Kentucky or Indiana warehouses.

Aged a full 10 years in new charred American white oak barrels and hand-bottled from grain to glass, Sagamore Spirit 10 Year Old is a genuinely limited release, part of the brand's Reserve Series, which highlights distinct approaches to rye through extended aging, unique finishes, and barrel selection.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Peach crumble, roasted nuts, and molasses cookie.

Palate: Crème brûlée, floral honey, oak-tinged sweetness, and hints of ripe stone fruit, with rye spice building steadily.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering white pepper, oak tannins, and soft spice.

Food Pairings

Sagamore Spirit 10 Year Old's crème brûlée and peach crumble character pairs beautifully with dessert. Try it alongside vanilla bean crème brûlée or peach cobbler to echo its dessert-like notes, or pair it with aged Gouda or smoked cheddar to contrast its spice. For something savory, spiced nuts or roasted pork with a molasses glaze play especially well with this rye.

Serving Suggestions

Sagamore Spirit 10 Year Old is best enjoyed neat to appreciate its full complexity and age, or with a splash of water to open up its full spectrum of flavors. It also makes a stellar, adventurous Old Fashioned or Manhattan for rye lovers who want a bolder base spirit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this release significant? It's Sagamore Spirit's oldest release to date, made from some of the earliest Indiana barrels the brand ever purchased, marking both a milestone and a farewell as Sagamore transitions toward its own Maryland-distilled rye.

Is this a Maryland-distilled rye? While Sagamore Spirit is based in Baltimore, Maryland, this particular whiskey was distilled in Indiana and bottled in Baltimore, embodying the Maryland-style rye profile the brand is known for.

What is the alcohol content? 55.4% ABV (110.8 proof).

How old is this whiskey? Aged a full 10 years in new charred American white oak barrels.

Is this a limited release? Yes. It's part of Sagamore Spirit's Reserve Series, a collection of exceptional and rare releases.

How should I enjoy it? Neat, with a splash of water to open up its flavors, or in a bold Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

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