Sagamore Spirit announced the latest release in its Reserve Series: Sherry Finish Rye Whiskey. PX Sherry wine from Spanish vineyards and golden brown rye whiskey in Maryland's distinct, approachable style are coming together once again in a limited edition Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series Sherry Finish Rye Whiskey, it says.
For this year's release, Sagamore Spirit aged its four-year-old straight rye whiskey for an additional 18 months in 132-gallon PX Sherry barrels, coaxing forth a rye whiskey with velvety notes of toasted almond, dried fig, candied orange peel and soft spice, the company says. The structured oak profile of Sagamore Spirit’s whiskey balances the bouquet of dried fruit and honey left from the PX Sherry wine, creating a complex, yet approachable, 106-proof rye, it adds.