Maker Notes

Our first cooperage collaboration celebrates the forward-thinking West Virginia Great Barrel Company. Our synergy in modern production led to a custom blend aged in cherry wood barrels toasted with infrared technology. This truly unique flavor exemplifies the potential of two brands at the forefront of innovation.

TASTING NOTES

Almond, cinnamon, potpourri, and baked cherry circle traditional rye notes of mint and herbal tea. A luscious mouthfeel leads to a luxurious balance between lightly tannic oak and rich berry compote.

Maker Notes

The 2022 vintage of Pinhook Rye showcases bright aromas of pear, clove, walnut, and honeycomb. These transition to a vibrant palate of baked apple, black pepper, and toffee.

Each year, Pinhook releases a new vintage of bourbons and ryes. Every expression is the best representation of our barrels at that moment in time, and dedicated to a promising young thoroughbred. Through a combination of careful barrel selection, blending in small batches, and meticulous proofing, each Pinhook vintage has a personality as unique as the horse on the label. The 2022 flagship rye was crafted using Pinhook's proprietary mashbill. Developed, distilled and aged over 2 years at Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, KY, our latest rye was blended and proofed by Sean Josephs, our Master Blender.

Milam & Greene Whiskey is made by some of the world’s most experienced whiskey professionals, including CEO, master blender, and author, Heather Greene and 30-year whiskey veteran and master distiller, Marlene Holmes. The Milam & Greene team distills in Blanco, Texas on copper pot stills as well as in Kentucky on classic column stills, using its proprietary yeast recipe and mash bill. Aging takes place in rickhouses located across four states in casks with an assortment of char levels for a variety of flavors resulting in the most thorough array of casks made and collected by any craft distiller. These casks become the ingredients from which its award-winning American whiskey range is batched to create perfection. Milam & Greene Whiskey believes in using the best people and ingredients to create delicious, award-winning whiskey for whiskey lovers.

STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY FINISHED IN PORT WINE CASKS

Indiana Rye whiskey is brought to Texas where we batch it in our warehouse and finish it in old Port Wine Casks. The Texan sun influences the rate and strength of flavor imparted into the whiskey. Some casks take longer than others. The team tastes the whiskey finishing in the Port Wine Casks regularly until the optimal flavors are achieved. Casks are then batched together, tested regularly and proofed before bottling.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Ruby

Nose:  Cinnamon, chocolate, dark fruits such as

Palate: Rich, velvety for a 94 proof spirit

Finish: Long and warm

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Let yourself get lost in the subtle complexities of grain, vanilla, and spice flavors. Its sweet, pleasant hints of spicy rye and dry, yet smooth leather finish invites you to kick your boots off and stay in this moment a while.

COLOR: Rich amber color

NOSE: Fragrant, aromatic, caramel, vanilla, grain, leather

PALATE: Subtle rye spices, vanilla, long and enjoyable leather finish

Based in Frisco, Texas, Devils River Whiskey was founded by Mike Cameron, co-founder of Rebecca Creek Whiskey, and president of the Texas Distilled Spirits Association. Their 90-proof bourbon is crafted from the pure Devils River spring waters. The illustrious Texas Ranger John Coffee Hays was one of the first explorers to come across it and named this impressive waterway the "Devils River" in 1840. Nowadays the naturally-filtered limestone spring water is considered the purest water in Texas. In college, Cameron would take frequent trips to the feisty Southwest Texas river, the tributary of the Del Rio that would inspire the name of his new whiskey label as well as provide a pure foundation for the whiskey. Devils River whiskey is distilled using a signature method - traditional copper pot stills designed for distilling complex, flavorful, dark spirits. Devils River Rye Whiskey is their Bourbon's spicier brother. Crafted as Devils River's answer to the recent cry for more rye whiskeys, this small-batch affair is also their way of paying tribute to American whiskey. It consists of a mash of 51% rye, 45% corn, and 4% barley, which results in an exquisitely balanced taste profile with prominent spice, as well as notes of vanilla, apples, and pepper. The spice balances perfectly with the sweetness of honey and maple and brings some undertones of wood and pepper. 

Maker Notes

Gold Label is a hand-picked tri-barrel blend. By combining new barrel, experienced barrel, and double distilled double barreled we find blended high proof perfection. Each 3 gallon batch is curated from the best of each creating a one-of-a-kind flavor with all the best aspects of each barrel on full display. Bottled at 100+ Proof, there’s just enough fire to satisfy the most discerning palate.

RESERVED SMOOTH FLAVOR
Our private reserve red label, twice aged-rye will is smooth-tasting double-barreled rye that has won multiple awards across the nation.

Nose: The front lines are oak, rye, and baked oats. There are hay, vanilla, and sweet sugar scents lingering behind. With a slight layer of ethanol bringing a significant heat overlay to the nose. The effect makes the nose well balanced, but slightly warm.

Finish: Sweet sugars go through the finishing process and combine each sip with low sparkling heat. Sweet vanilla and oak start and fade into a more dry combo of leathery oak, which lasts a while. It is not your traditional rye finish, but is a slightly weaker experience than nose and palate.

Pallette: Sweet sugars go through the finishing process and combine each sip with low sparkling heat. Sweet vanilla and oak start and fade into a more dry combo of leathery oak, which lasts a while. It is not your traditional rye finish but is a slightly weaker experience than nose and palate.

Small batched Rye Whiskey from Indiana

Aged no less than four years

Bottled at a bold and cocktail-friendly 100 proof

95% Rye, 5% Barley

This 100% rye starts with pure, traditionally-grown rye cultivated exclusively for us on the Omlin family farm in Quincy, Washington. The grain is mashed, distilled & barreled in our Woodinville distillery then trucked back over the Cascade Mountains to our private barrel houses, where Central Washington's extreme temperature cycles promote the extraction of natural flavors from the oak. Prior to being coopered, the barrel wood is seasoned in open air, rain, wind, sun and snow for eighteen months softening the wood's harsh tannins. They are then slowly toasted and heavily charred to further enrich the wood's desirable flavors. The result of this meticulous process yields a truly hand-crafted whiskey with aromas of cinnamon, clove, and fruit leather, and notes of caramel, wood spice, and honey on the palate with a long, memorable finish that will leave you anticipating your next sip.

Bottle size: 750ml

Rye whiskey finished in Martinique rhum, Madeira, and apricot brandy casks.

Two sets of 20-year-old 100% Canadian Rye barrels were used as the foundation of Gold Label Seagrass - one with bright citrus notes and the other with earthy notes. A portion of the first group was finished in Apricot Brandy casks, a portion of the second group was finished in Martinique rhum barrels, and a blend of the first and second groups was finished in Malmsey Madeira barrels. When each set of secondary maturation flavors peaked, those casks were pulled and slowly married into the final blend.

Gold Label Seagrass represents the pinnacle of Barrell Craft Spirits’ Seagrass series. It is clear from the nose that this Rye Whiskey is old and layered, with savory, herbaceous notes behind the trademark Seagrass tropical freshness. All in all, this whiskey is remarkably flavorful, showcasing the best of the Seagrass profile in a whiskey that can only be made this complex with time in the barrel.

Appearance: Rose gold with flashes of sunflower yellow.

Nose: Classic Canadian rye notes of white flower, toasted grains, and bright honey. As it sits in the glass, toasty tropical notes of apricot and roasted pineapple present themselves. Nutty, raisin-like madeira shows here too, as does a subtle wild-grassy freshness. After a minute, toasted hazelnut and orange blossom drift into focus.

Palate: Ripe Meyer lemon and clover honey show first, with fresh basil and perfectly ripe pineapple taking over in the mid-palate. There are glimmers of deeply aged rye, as this layered whiskey evolves sip to sip. Moments of heat are balanced with a viscous sweetness, brightened by the natural acidity of the Malmsey Madeira finish. Black pepper is present too, as this is a cask strength rye, but the tropical notes win out until the finish.

Finish: A touch of classic rye spice presents itself on the finish, with exotic pink peppercorn and Mediterranean herbs including fresh oregano and sun-dried rosemary. The spice is tempered by a sweet, apricot-dominated viscosity drawing out the finish. Finally, tropical sweetness subsides into more classic mature whiskey notes like leather and nutmeg, leaving your palate with lemon, honey, and cracked black pepper.

UNCUT & UNFILTERED
Experience Emerald Giant straight from the barrel in this limited edition cask strength offering. Aged for a minimum of four years in the temperate climate of the Northern California coast, explore new heights of Redwood Empire’s craft.

CASK STRENGTH EMERALD GIANT
GPS: 41.20020, - 124.00050 | HEIGHT: 359 FT. TALL | AGE: 1,180 YEARS OLD

Named after the fastest growing Redwood in the world.

PROFILE

COLOR: Burnt orange.

NOSE: Delicate herbal tea, soft cinnamon, dried orange peel.

PALATE: Earl Grey tea, viscous, dark chocolate coffee beans, warm spice finish.

MASH BILL: 94% Rye 5% Malted Barley 1% Wheat

AGE: A blend of 4 to 6 year old Ryes

AWARDS

96 POINTS: Tasting Panel 2022

291 Colorado Whiskey is “Hardmade the Colorado Way”. Today (and since day one), Distillery 291 is distilling, grain to barrel to bottle, distinctive Colorado whiskey. Owner and founding distiller, Michael Myers, a former New York City fashion and beauty photographer, with a love of whiskey and passion for the old west, aims to replicate the taste, smell and folklore of that time, to create a one of a kind, bold and beautiful, Colorado Whiskey. Rugged, Refined, Rebellious.

Utilizing grains from the Colorado plains and water collected from Pikes Peak reservoirs, Myers turned his artist’s eye towards whiskey and hasn’t looked back. Everything matters.

Distillery 291 is an award winning, small batch whiskey distillery nestled in the stunning foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the distillery sits in the shadow of Pikes Peak where 291 Colorado Whiskey has earned bushels of national and international awards for its spirits with the unique character and flavor of a bygone era.

Named World’s Best Rye-2018 by World Whiskies Awards,9 Liquid Golds from Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible and 2-time US Micro-Whiskey of the Year (Runner-up 2020, 2018), multiple Double-Gold in San Francisco World Spirits Competition, nods from IWSC and Spirits Business Journal…

291 Colorado Whiskey embodies traditions of the past married with the boldness of the future. That said, what will always define Distillery 291 is its spirit, passion permeates every sip.

291 “M” Colorado Whiskey starts as 291 Colorado Rye Whiskey, which is aged in new American White Oak barrels and finished with Aspen staves. The whiskey is then transferred to 291 barrels previously used to barrel-age Wisconsin maple syrup by producer Lincoln County Reserve Maple Syrup. The result is a whiskey with notes of toasted oak, toffee, maple syrup, and figs.

This rich, spicy, and viscous whiskey is like liquid french toast with a serious kick. “M” Colorado Whiskey is presented at barrel proof.

NOTES OF SCENT & FLAVOR: OAK | TOFFEE | MAPLE SYRUP | FIGS | LIQUID VELVET

One of our oldest whiskeys ever bottled is also the first WhistlePig product finished in Vermont Estate Oak. Harvested right off our farm the wood has more rings than the standard American oak used in whiskey barrels. That gives it more opportunity to impart deeper flavors during maturation. Hitting the bottle at 92-proof, the liquid is assertive and wise beyond its 15 year age statement. And it boasts a score of 97 points from Wine Enthusiast. So we’re clearly not the only ones enamored by this pure expression of Green Mountain goodness.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Deep and rich, dominated by caramel, vanilla, and oak with hints of allspice and burnt orange

Palate: Warm, rich, and slightly creamy. Loads of butterscotch and baking spice with leather and a hint of tobacco

Finish: Ultra long and rich, warm, and inviting

Unblended rye whiskey from a one-of-a-kind barrel chosen by your local retailer based on a sampling of our finest barrels.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Dark rich amber

OTHER NOTES: Taste, aroma and finish vary based on the barrel selected.

Founded in 2008, WhistlePig has become the top Rye Whiskey producer globally. Situated on a 500-acre farm in Vermont, they experiment with blending and refining to create a diverse range of Rye Whiskeys. In 2017, they won Best In Show Whiskey at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Founded by Dave Pickerell, WhistlePig explores ancient techniques like malting rye for unique flavors. Their latest release, an 18-year-aged expression, showcases a distinctive mash bill and is hand-bottled at the farm. Each bottle features a bespoke Vermont glass stopper crafted on a historic pressing machine.

Limited Release

Three hundred and sixty-four days. That’s how long our rye whiskey waited in Ice Cider Casks, mingling with the oak until it got a perfect, crisp apple finish. This rare spirit grabs your attention with bold peppery and cinnamon notes, and then soothes your tastebuds with a sweet finish of brown sugar, apple and warm oaky undertones. This perfect winter whiskey is our first rye Cellar Collection release and is available for a limited time.

ICE CIDER FINISH

TASTING NOTES

Our Rye whiskey was aged exactly three hundred and sixty-four days in ice cider casks. The result – a perfect wintery whiskey.

NOSE: Caramel candy apple and toasted oak, with faint notes of nuttiness and cinnamon

PALATE: Bold peppery and cinnamon notes accompanied by vanilla, ripe apple, toffee and butterscotch

FINISH: A long finish that transitions from spicy to sweet, with notes of brown sugar, apple and hints of earthiness and oak

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Baking bread Caramel and Toffee notes Light Brown Sugar Hints of Cinnamon Oaky and baking spices As I pull away I get hints of dry fig, honey and bananas

Taste: The rye whiskey starts with sweetness. Hints of cherry pits and vanilla, and then the spice of the rye comes in on the tip of my tongue, but it has a soft mouthfeel to it.

Mid-palate, there are subtle notes of caramel and golden maple syrup with some tobacco and cinnamon notes as it becomes buttery smooth, and well-rounded between the sweet and spicy characteristics. 

Finish: A nice clean finish with ginger, black pepper spice, and moderate warmth with a dry sawdust bite.

One of our most limited production items, Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) from America’s first whiskey company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s). After a nearly three year absence from the market, Michter’s then Master Distiller Willie Pratt finally gave the green light for the re-release of Michter’s 10 Year Straight Rye in April 2014.

TASTING NOTES

Deep notes of vanilla and toffee, toasted almonds and cinnamon with an ample dose of crushed pepper and a hint of orange citrus

Maker Notes

At Sagamore Spirit, we are driven to craft the world's best rye whiskey, while strengthening our collective communities. This includes building partnerships with the Maryland agricultural community and working with local farmers to grow and harvest grain. These relationships further our goal of using Maryland-grown rye in our products and helps local farmers expand their business. Watch our Grain to Glass video to learn more or visit our award-winning, five-acre waterfront distillery located in the Baltimore Peninsula neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland.

Our American Rye Whiskies have earned more than 200 awards internationally, including World's Best Rye Whiskey in 2019 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Each one of our products is proofed with pure, limestone-filtered water from our Spring House built in 1909. It's why each bottle bears a special 1909 marker. Our core offerings, Signature Rye Whiskey, Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, and Double Oak Rye Whiskey, are distributed globally. We launched our first Maryland Distilled Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey in November 2021.

Sherry Finish 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey

First released as a Distillery Exclusive bottle in 2019, our distillers were committed to bring back this complex and layered whiskey for the world to enjoy. The structured oak profile of our original whiskey balances the bouquet of dried fruit and honey left from the PX Sherry wine. Our 4-year old straight rye whiskey spent an additional 18 months in 132-gallon PX Sherry barrels, resulting in a taste profile featuring velvety notes of toasted almond, dried fig, and soft spice.

Tasting Notes

PALATE: Toasted almond, dried fig, raisins, dates, honey, toffee, candied orange peel, jam, soft spice and hints of cocoa.