Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye Whiskey 750mL

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye Whiskey

Straight Rye Whiskey | 96.6 Proof (48.3% ABV) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Distilled chiefly from Maryland‑style rye mash bills, this rye is aged 4–5 years in high‑char American oak barrels, then finished for 18 months in toasted wave‑stave barrels with medium‑plus toast. The second maturation enhances caramel, toffee, hazelnut, and toasted coconut flavors while softening the heat. It’s proofed down with limestone‑filtered spring water.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Baking spices (cinnamon, clove), dried orange peel, warm caramel, vanilla, and nutty oak with subtle citrus and pine

• Palate: Smooth and silky, offering cedar, bitter chocolate, new oak, black pepper, clove, dark fruit, and fig balanced by toffee and molasses

• Finish: Lingering spice and wood tannins, with maple‑syrup sweetness and subdued fruit notes

What Makes It Special

• Innovative double‑oak finish using toasted wave‑stave barrels to amplify toasted coconut, hazelnut, and toffee notes

• Age‑stated at 4–5 years for base aging, with consistent proof at 96.6 (48.3% ABV)

• Smooth mouthfeel for its heat level, praised for balance and approachability

• Priced around $55–60 MSRP, offering exceptional value

Community Feedback

Reddit enthusiasts describe it as:

“sweet oak, maple syrup, leather, mint, pine, brown butter nuttiness… rich, viscous…and altogether lovely”

Bottled-in-Banter praised it as a “bold oak-heavy experience” with notes of cedar, bitter chocolate, new oak, and spice that “leaves the tongue tingling more than burning”. Barrel‑Banter awarded it 7.5/10, highlighting silky mouthfeel, fig-rye spice, maple syrup finish, and excellent value.

How to Enjoy

Best served neat or with a few drops of water to open its oak layers. Works well in robust rye cocktails like a Manhattan or Old Fashioned, where its wood‑driven character stands up well.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What proof is it?
   96.6 proof (48.3% ABV).

2. How long is it aged?
   Base rye aged 4–5 years, plus 18‑month toasted barrel finish.

3. Why is it called “Double Oak”?
   It’s aged first in charred barrels, then finished in toasted wave‑stave barrels for added depth.

4. Is it smooth for its proof?
   Yes—the barrel finish yields a notably smooth, silky mouthfeel.

5. Is it worth the price?
   Frequently praised for quality relative to its ~$55–60 MSRP.