Sagamore Small Batch Rye masterfully balances Maryland-style sweetness with rye spice. It delivers bright citrus freshness and candied ginger up front, then deepens into rich caramel, clove, and walnutall wrapped in a smooth, viscous texture at a respectable ABV. Equally enjoyable neat or in cocktails like the Manhattan, and a solid foundation for a warming Hot Toddy, it’s a versatile and highly regarded modern rye.

Origins & Style

• Crafted entirely in Maryland, Sagamores Small Batch Rye combines two house-distilled mash billsa high-rye and low-rye blendaged 46 years in American oak, proofed with limestone-filtered spring water from their historic distillery.

• Bottled at 46.5% ABV (93 proof), marking a shift from their earlier source-in part MGP to fully in-house production.

Nose

Bright aromas of orange zest and ginger snap lead, complemented by bready molasses and light butterscotch and tart green apple notesclean and inviting.

Palate & Texture

• Medium-bodied with a pleasingly viscous mouthfeel.

• Flavors evolve from crisp citrus and sushi-style ginger into richer tones of toffee, honey, caramel, cocoa, clove, and pinesmooth transitions from bright to deeper spice.

• A Bottle Raiders review called it an absolutely incredible rye for the price point delicious neat and would totally rock in a Manhattan.

Finish

Long and warming, echoing gingerbread, maple, black walnut, and lingering spices. Sweet yet spicy, with a touch of minty menthol.

Reception & Applications

• Scores hover around high marks (e.g., B+ from Drinkhacker), and Food &Wine highlights it as a bartender pick for Hot Toddies, lauding its clove and cinnamon spice.

• Reddit praises include:

  The small batch has more body and a thicker mouth feel than the 83 rye