Distilled in the spring of 2018 at Sagamore Whiskey’s Baltimore distillery and aged for eight years, the Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey is crafted in accordance with the rigorous standards established by the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, it notes. The designation requires whiskey to be produced by a single distiller at a single distillery during one distilling season, aged for at least four years and bottled at 100 Proof, offering consumers a mark of quality, authenticity and transparency, it says.

The whiskey pours a rich amber and opens with aromas of powdered sugar, soft leather and baking spices. On the palate, notes of grilled peaches, brown sugar and sweet cherry give way to a warm and lively finish layered with rye bread, baked apple crumble and light maple syrup, the company says. The result is a balanced and approachable expression of Maryland-style rye whiskey, it adds.

“Seeing this whiskey go from the still to the bottle after eight years is incredibly rewarding,” said Ryan Norwood, master distiller at Sagamore Whiskey, in a statement. “We’ve had a long time to watch these barrels develop, and this release really shows what makes Maryland Style so special to us. It has plenty of character and depth, but it’s still approachable and easy to enjoy. Knowing that we distilled, aged and bottled this whiskey right here in Maryland makes this one especially meaningful for our team, and we’re excited to finally share it with whiskey drinkers across the country.”

The Sagamore Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey is available nationwide at select premium retailers and at the Sagamore Whiskey distillery in Baltimore, Md., with a suggested retail price of $59.99 a bottle.

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