Sagamore Double Oak Rye Whiskey

Sagamore Double Oak Rye WhiskyTwo Barrels. One extraordinary Straight Rye Whiskey. Finished in new toasted staves reenergizes Sagamores original award-winning spirit delivering full flavors of caramel and dark vanilla.In the early 1800s, Maryland farmers were known to use rye as a cover crop. Its fibrous and sturdy nature kept soil healthy, protecting the land from erosion, not to mention it made a great quality whiskey. Rye whiskey production also proved to be more profitable than selling the raw grain. After the spring harvest, the grains were distilled, and rye whiskey became the unofficial spirit of Maryland.Sagamore Spirit is reminiscent of these early days of Maryland distilling, paying homage to this era with a uniquely crafted spirit. Maryland rye whiskeys are historically smoother. In their early stages, the majority of production went into blends for other companies; they currently own their private distillery outfitted with a brand new visitor center in Maryland.Sagamore produces a range of four all American Rye Whiskeys. Historically, Maryland Rye Whiskey is a much smoother whiskey than its Pennsylvanian and Kentucky counterparts, harboring creamy tastes and textures from the calcium rich waters of Maryland limestone.Three diamonds. Two Barrels. One extraordinary Straight Rye Whiskey. After aging their award-winning spirit for four years, this whiskey is placed into a second oak barrel. The new toasted staves reenergize the aging process, creating flavors full of caramel and dark vanilla and colors that radiate amber and warm chestnut.