Scott_E
Sagamore Spirit Straight Rye
Rye — Indiana (bottled in Maryland), USA
Reviewed
December 2, 2018 (edited May 18, 2019)
Deep in the bowels of the SDT samples that I am slowly working through, I pull this rye provided by @Telex. Rye, if done poorly, can be a mess. If done well, can be a wonderful experience (ala Midwinters Night Dram). This is a Baltimore Maryland, sourced spirit, and I am always interested in the local crafts; spirits, wine or beer.
Nosing reveals rye spice with some sweetness. Dill, mint, pine resin with corn, vanilla and butterscotch. More time draws out some woodiness and straw/hay notes and black licorice. These notes arrive gently but with presence.
The draw on the palate is spicy hot. A young spirit. Dill spice, black pepper spice are dominant. Some woodiness and sweetness of caramel and vanilla mix in with ryeness. The body is thin and light.
The palate fades out with dill, oak with some bitterness that all lasts for a blink of an eye.
This is a rye that is best served as a mixer but is tolerable as a sipper. It has potential to become something better. Thanks Jason for the taste. [82/100][Tasted: 12/2/18]
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Interesting, the MGP sourced rye's like Redemption still get a lot of favorable buzz, perhaps sagamore just doesnt have the touch.
@Scott_E, I have indeed and felt it was a pretty big upgrade on the standard offering. More citrus and honey notes to compliment the spice with a nice mint/menthol tingle. Price for the bottle is too high ($80) but it's worth seeking out a pour.
@dubz480 No I have not. Next time I am in Maryland I will seek out a sample. How about you?
@Scott_E curious if you have tried the cask strength?
@Telex they on on the cusp. A bit more maturity to start would be interesting
Yeah it was way too dilly for me. I was wondering if their other offerings were any better.