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Whiskey Review: Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey

We review Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey, a spirit that comes from some of the very first whiskey Sagamore put into barrel.

OVERALL RATING

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Sagamore Spirit 8 Year Old Rye review

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 8 years in new charred American white oak barrels. 111.4 Proof (55.7% ABV). SRP $79 for a 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
Tones of copper line the Glencairn and a swish of the wrist welcomes long legs.
Nose:
A sweet bite nips at the nose, medicinal notes along with apricot and pumpkin pie spice join a smidge of smokiness.
Palate:
A cornucopia of flavors that all unite into a rye whiskey that gives a little of everything, a unique umami taste. The smooth mouthfeel makes it easy to pick out fudgy notes, peppery at points, with elements of not overly ripe boysenberry. The whiskey is voluminous and moves smoothly toward a long finish.
Finish:
Comments:
I can’t say enough about how much I love this rye. It isn’t overpowering at any point in the tasting, and simply put gave me everything I want in a rye whiskey. I am glad that Sagamore Spirit offers this release with domestic distribution, though it is a limited release, and I’ll be seeking it out on the market asap!

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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