Sagamore Spirit is debuting its second annual 'Bottled in Bond' Straight Rye Whiskey. The 100-proof rye whiskey blends two straight whiskeys of varying mash bills and is a balanced, versatile, and complex liquid. Sagamore Spirits describes the whiskey as intricate, with flavors of rye spice, toasty caramel, and notes of fruit and florals. A limited amount of the 2022 Bottled in Bond rye whiskey will be available in select markets across the U.S.
"Our vision of a rye whiskey fully distilled, aged and bottled in our home state of Maryland finally became a reality in 2021, but we knew our work wasn’t done," said Brian Treacy, Sagamore Spirit’s co-founder and president. "Bottled in Bond is a true testament to – and expression of – the place we call home, and the perfect sip for today’s whiskey drinker. [...]"
Complex High-Rye Whiskeys
Sagamore Spirit Releases the 5-Year-Old 'Bottled in Bond' Rye Whiskey
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Industry Implications
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