James, our President and Founder, is at it again and has sourced some amazing barrels of 100% Canadian Rye. Barrel #4985 met his exacting standard and promises to be a special pour.
At 132.2 proof this barrel drinks below it alcohol content while providing a hybrid profile – the spicy notes you would expert from a cold weather rye coupled with vanilla cream, light citrus, and an amazingly long finish.

ABV: 66.1%
Product Type: Rye

Wolves is American whiskey made in California from an equally creative group of founders, also based in California.  Wolves is distilled in Sonoma County by 13th generation Master Distiller Marko Karakasevic using an old, slow, brandy still that was imported from Cognac in 1983.

Uniquely, Wolves signature blend consists of whiskey created from refined craft beer, and Rye whiskey.  The flavor profile is unlike anything else on the market.

Wolves is launching The Hotel Series, which are whiskey collaborations with some of the world’s finest hotels. The first release, titled Table 9, is with the Peninsula Beverly Hills.  Table 9 is a variation of Wolves signature blend, with a high-pilsner content, and is named after the most sought after the table in the hotel.

The bottle will not be sold to the public and is initially available exclusively in the hotel.  Certain Wolves clients will be invited to purchase a bottle as well.  320 bottles were produced.

In celebration of the partnership, Michelin-starred chef of The Peninsula, Ralf Schlegel, prepared a private, four-course dinner experience at the hotel, with each course paired with a different Wolves expression.

The Beverly High Rye is a uniquely fine American whiskey, masterfully crafted using hand selected Straight Ryes and Straight Bourbons from Iowa and Indiana. Each batch is perfected at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa.

Offering flavors of extravagant spices paired with a rich mouthfeel and a silky-smooth finish, The Beverly High Rye is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in a signature cocktail for an exceptional sipping experience.

Volume One of the Rye Project is in collaboration with Willett Family Estate.  The Volume One blend consists of a very low-rye (51%) whiskey aged for 6 years in new American oak, blended with a more aggressive 6 and 7 year Rye (74%) whiskey distilled by the Willett Distillery.  By design, this Rye blend reads sweeter than most Rye whiskies, while still being layered, spiced, and elegant on the back palate.  The custom cork top was inspired by the knob of a baseball bat that is a family heirloom of Jon Buscemi.  The textured label was created in partnership with a bespoke wine label producer in Sonoma County.  More info available in Special Projects.  

Batch Two: 114.7 Proof

Nose: Oak, vanilla, pepper, dried fruit, copper, floral, spice
Palate: Oak, dried dark fruit, vanilla, butterscotch, oily
Finish: Medium-short, warm vanilla, rising spice

Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich wanted to release a rye that demonstrates his evolution on his path as a whiskey maker. One that has depth, but still sessionable, approachable and most importantly, enjoyable to drink. Designed for rye whiskey enthusiasts while establishing this particular rye recipe to uniquely stand apart from the rye whiskey mainstream. The name for this release is aptly dubbed RYE THE LIGHTNING™ because the playlist used in the BLACK NOISE sonic-enhancement process is Ride the Lightning. But Rob Dietrich and Metallica didn’t want to just use the original version — they wanted to amp it up a notch. They chose a playlist consisting solely of the Ride The Lightning portion of Metallica’s June 2012 Orion Music + More festival setlist — the one and only time the band has ever played the album live in its entirety, albeit in reverse track order from the original album.

A Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Double Cask Finished in Madeira and Rum Casks

Crafted from Kentucky straight rye whiskeys aged between 5-8 years and hand-selected by BLACKENED Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich.

TASTING NOTES

The double cask finishing results in notes of dried fig, hay, pinewood, pear, and rum cake on the nose, and on the palate, clover honey, mint, corn husk, sugar cane, walnut, and cinnamon.

45% ABV | 90 PROOF

Rye whiskey finished in Martinique rhum, Madeira, and apricot brandy casks.
Matured for 20 years​.
Distilled in Canada​.
Crafted and bottled in Kentucky​.
128.12 proof cask strength bottling.

Two sets of 20-year-old 100% Canadian Rye barrels were used as the foundation of Gold Label Seagrass - one with bright citrus notes and the other with earthy notes. A portion of the first group was finished in Apricot Brandy casks, a portion of the second group was finished in Martinique rhum barrels, and a blend of the first and second groups was finished in Malmsey Madeira barrels. When each set of secondary maturation flavors peaked, those casks were pulled and slowly married into the final blend.

Gold Label Seagrass represents the pinnacle of Barrell Craft Spirits’ Seagrass series. It is clear from the nose that this Rye Whiskey is old and layered, with savory, herbaceous notes behind the trademark Seagrass tropical freshness. All in all, this whiskey is remarkably flavorful, showcasing the best of the Seagrass profile in a whiskey that can only be made this complex with time in the barrel.

Appearance: Rose gold with flashes of sunflower yellow.

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Nose: Classic Canadian rye notes of white flower, toasted grains, and bright honey. As it sits in the glass, toasty tropical notes of apricot and roasted pineapple present themselves. Nutty, raisin-like madeira shows here too, as does a subtle wild-grassy freshness. After a minute, toasted hazelnut and orange blossom drift into focus.

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Palate: Ripe Meyer lemon and clover honey show first, with fresh basil and perfectly ripe pineapple taking over in the mid-palate. There are glimmers of deeply aged rye, as this layered whiskey evolves sip to sip. Moments of heat are balanced with a viscous sweetness, brightened by the natural acidity of the Malmsey Madeira finish. Black pepper is present too, as this is a cask strength rye, but the tropical notes win out until the finish.

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Finish: A touch of classic rye spice presents itself on the finish, with exotic pink peppercorn and Mediterranean herbs including fresh oregano and sun-dried rosemary. The spice is tempered by a sweet, apricot-dominated viscosity drawing out the finish. Finally, tropical sweetness subsides into more classic mature whiskey notes like leather and nutmeg, leaving your palate with lemon, honey, and cracked black pepper.

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Small batched Rye Whiskey from Indiana

Aged no less than four years

Bottled at a bold and cocktail-friendly 100 proof

95% Rye, 5% Barley

About the Brand

At Sagamore Spirit, we are driven to craft the world's best rye whiskey, while strengthening our collective communities. This includes building partnerships with the Maryland agricultural community and working with local farmers to grow and harvest grain. These relationships further our goal of using Maryland-grown rye in our products and helps local farmers expand their business. Watch our Grain to Glass video to learn more or visit our award-winning, five-acre waterfront distillery located in the Port Covington neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland.

World's Best Rye Whiskey
Our American Rye Whiskies have earned more than 100 awards internationally, including World's Best Rye Whiskey in 2019 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Each one of our products is proofed with pure, limestone-filtered water from our Spring House built in 1909. It's why each bottle bears a special 1909 marker. Our core offerings, Signature Rye Whiskey, Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, and Double Oak Rye Whiskey, are distributed globally. We launched our first Maryland Distilled Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey in November 202

Rum Cask Finish Rye Whiskey is the second iteration of our Rum Cask Finish Rye Whiskey celebrates the innovation and creativity of our Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series. We aged our 5- and 6-year-old straight rye whiskies in hand-selected barrels from South America and Jamaica for an additional 10 months and then blended them back together. The Jamaican rum barrels contribute notes of ripe banana and bright pineapple, balanced by the rich vanilla and brûléed sugar character of the South American rum barrels-a unique combination enhancing the spice of our rye. Our Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series celebrates the legacy of Maryland distilling, with an unyielding focus on excellence from start to finish.

Tasting Notes

PALATE: Demerara sugar, ripe banana, passion fruit, spice pineapple, vanilla, fried floras, peanut brittle, and cinnamon bark with a peppery finish.

PROOF: 98 (49% ABV)

AGE: 5+ Years

About the Brand

In 2006, a band of dedicated Rye enthusiasts purchased a 500-acre dairy farm in the rolling hills of Vermont's Champlain Valley. Just recently, until his passing the WhistlePig farm had been home to Master Distiller Dave Pickerell. After he graduated from West Point with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pickerell served in the military for eleven years as a cavalry officer. Later he received a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville, before serving as chairman of the Kentucky Distillers Association and master distiller at Maker's Mark in Loretto, Kentucky for 13 years. "This is what I was meant for," said Pickerell of the whiskey business. After leaving Maker's Mark, Pickerell embarked on a journey to find the perfect rye whiskey. "Rye, in its own essence, is just a brilliant grain... I wanted to do rye because it's America's historical whiskey." During the Revolutionary War, English blockades of American ports prevented the colonists from purchasing molasses used to make rum. As a result, American distillers, including George Washington, started making rye whiskey. This stunning 100% rye is one of the final expressions created by late Master Distiller and whiskey luminary Dave Pickerell. His dream was to create the best aged Rye Whiskey perfect for any rye cocktail. PiggyBack has an intensely powerful, spicy profile, imparted by its time in oak barrels. You can expect complex and smooth notes that shine through, yet don't overpower your drink. An outstanding in any concoction. Aged 6 years and bottled at 96.56 proof (56 is the year Dave Pickerell was born). 

In summer 2018, Dave Pickerell returned to our warehouses to realize his dream of creating the best aged rye whiskey for your cocktail – 100% rye for full spice flavors, aged six years for unprecedented complexity and bottled at his ideal strength. Stir or shake in good company.

TASTING NOTES

EYE: Light copper

NOSE: Copper, fresh rye bread, cinnamon, spice, caramel, orchard fruit, grainy and a light bit of bergamot.

PALATE: Rye bread, butterscotch, cinnamon, raspberry candy, oak, fruit, spice and some citrus.

FINISH: Med-long -> Sweetness, rye spice, copper and oak.

BALANCE, BODY & FEEL: Good sense of balance, med-full body and a velvety feel.

THE KOVAL METHOD
KOVAL Distillery crafts a line of whiskey, gin, and specialty spirits using unique organic grains and signature “heart cut” techniques with only the absolute best quality distillate. Known around the world for its bright, approachable flavors and unprecedented creativity and design, KOVAL has been the recipient of over 100 international awards.

A NEW WAVE OF CRAFT SPIRITS
KOVAL’s founders have used their experience and knowledge to educate thousands of people in the art of craft distilling. Through their consulting with Kothe Distilling Technologies, they have helped set up hundreds of new distilleries all around the world, ushering in a new wave of craft spirits internationally. They serve as ambassadors for the industry, maintaining close ties with various trade organizations,special interest groups, and government officials to ensure that independent craft brands continue to receive support and opportunities to thrive around the world.

KOVAL Rye, aged for a minimum of four years in our federally bonded warehouse, bottled at precisely 100 proof. Ideal for those who like plenty of spice, and a single, unmalted grain expression. Not shying away from a complex flavor profile, grain-forward spiciness nuanced by cinnamon and ginger give a nice kick to the entire drinking experience. 

Crafted in partnership with Traeger®, the original wood fired grill, SmokeStock is the ultimate whiskey for the backyard bartender. This limited edition whiskey is aged in American Oak No. 3 char barrels and then smoked slow and low with Traeger’s all-natural Apple BBQ wood, imparting campfire smoke and subtle savory notes alongside our signature bold and spice-forward style. A nod to the American cookout season, it’s perfect on the rocks while you fire up the Traeger®, or paired with your favorite BBQ recipe to share around the backyard table this summer.

AGED IN NEW AMERICAN OAK, SMOKED WITH TRAEGER APPLE BBQ WOOD

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: Smoky notes with hints of leather and vanilla.

PALATE: Smoke gradually wells up on the palate bringing a mouthful of warm creamy apple and slight savory notes of barbecue.

FINISH: Long and smoky with our signature Rye finish.

THE WISEMAN Straight Rye is a traditional Rye made with a mash bill of 95% Rye. A spicy nose progresses to the taste, filling the mouth and tickling the tastebuds. The long finish starts as fresh rye bread and moves slowly toward buttered cinnamon toast, ending with just a hint of English walnut.

Recent Awards

Gold Medal winner at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Leopold Bros. painstakingly re-engineered a Three Chamber Still from old manuscripts and grew the heritage grain Abruzzi rye that was favored by Pre-Prohibition distillers to resurrect this one-of-a-kind whiskey. 

​The 2022 summer release of the Three Chamber Rye is a Single Barrel offering. Todd Leopold worked through our dunnage warehouse, searching for the best barrels that are at least 5 years old.

He found some commonalities: rich aromas of peanut shell, maple syrup, cocoa nibs, and hazelnuts followed by wafts of fruits like plum, cherries, apricot and orange marmalade. In the finish, you will find the floral notes that are the hallmarks of Three Chamber Rye: lavender, rose, elderflower, and chamomile. Each barrel he selected has differing intensities of these notes and thus every bottle from this collection is marked with the barrel number and the date the barrel was filled. We hope you enjoy this rebirth of an American classic as much as we enjoyed making it.

A Mix of Canadian Whiskey, Canadian Rye and Classic American Rye. Finished in Ex-Rye Barrels in KY.
7 Year-Old American Rye Whiskey
Indiana Distilled | 95% Rye, 5% Malt
7 Year-Old Blended Canadian Whiskey
Distilled and aged at Canadian Whiskey Distillers
Lethbridge, Canada | 97% Corn, 2.7% Rye, 0.3% Malt
Aged in ex-Bourbon barrels | Entry at 140 proof
7 Year-Old Canadian Rye
Distilled and aged at Canadian Whiskey Distillers
Lethbridge, Canada | 91% Rye, 9% Malt
Aged in ex Bourbon barrels | Entry at 100 proof
Distillation proof (typically 112)

104 Proof

Delicately smoked 100% rye whisky. Limited edition pre-release.

Following an old northern custom, the rye has been introduced to a touch of alder smoke in a 100-year old "riihi" barn. Alder wood tends to produce aromas that are reminiscent of campfire smoke, smoked ham, and the forrest. A rather delicate smokiness supports the rye flavours, resulting in a balanced complex whisky.

Matured in ex-bourbon, French oak, and New American white oak barrels. This is a pre-release making way for our wider smoked rye whisky range.

This was a lofty experiment that worked. The results of this 100-percent rye mash bill, matured in used Uncle Nearest barrels before being bottled at 100-proof, keeps with our tradition of creating some of the most awarded whiskeys in the world. This is rye whiskey, elevated, hitting every mark with its rich flavor profile, incredible balance of spices, and extraordinarily smooth finish.

TASTING NOTES

PALATE: Brimming with light vanilla cream, caramelized sugar and the unmistakable spice of rye.

FINISH: Long, rich and well-balanced.

NOSE: Bold and decadent with notes of praline, nutmeg and white pepper.