Sagamore Spirit: The Rye Whiskey That’s Redefining Transparency

As a whiskey enthusiast, I’ve always been drawn to distilleries that prioritize transparency. There’s something refreshing about knowing exactly what goes into your dram, and Sagamore Spirit is one distillery that’s leading the charge.

Founded by Kevin Plank, the former CEO of Under Armour, Sagamore Spirit has been making waves in the whiskey world with its commitment to in-house distillation. And with the release of their new Small Batch Rye Whiskey, it’s clear that this Baltimore-based distillery is doing things the right way.

The new Small Batch Rye Whiskey from Sagamore Spirit

What sets Sagamore Spirit apart is its willingness to be open about its sourcing practices. While many distilleries start out by sourcing whiskey from other producers, Sagamore Spirit has always been upfront about its use of contract distillation at MGP, the massive Indiana distillery known for making whiskey for other brands. But with the release of their new Small Batch Rye, it’s clear that this distillery is capable of producing exceptional whiskey all on its own.

The new Small Batch Rye is a blend of two mashbills, each aged for around four to six years. The result is a whiskey that’s both complex and approachable, with a nose that leads off with rich caramel and black pepper notes. The palate is equally impressive, with flavors of dried apricot, red apple, blackberry, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of menthol on the finish.

 A glimpse into the Sagamore Spirit distillery

As someone who’s passionate about whiskey, it’s exciting to see a distillery like Sagamore Spirit pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. With its commitment to transparency and in-house distillation, this Baltimore-based distillery is redefining what it means to be a craft whiskey producer.

So what’s next for Sagamore Spirit? According to a rep for the brand, the distillery plans to eventually make all of its whiskey in-house, although it will take years to achieve this goal. But with releases like the new Small Batch Rye, it’s clear that Sagamore Spirit is on the right track.

In a world where transparency is more important than ever, Sagamore Spirit is leading the charge. And with whiskey this good, it’s hard not to get excited about what the future holds for this innovative distillery.

 A dram of Sagamore Spirit’s exceptional whiskey