Sagamore Spirit announced the 2023 release of its limited-edition Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey.

Aged in new charred American white oak barrels, the resulting whiskey is a balanced, versatile, and approachable 111.4-proof rye that can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or as the base for a warming seasonal cocktail.

The new release marks the first time Sagamore Spirit 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey will be available throughout Sagamore Spirit’s entire domestic distribution footprint. An earlier iteration – available at the distillery and in select markets in 2021 – earned a Gold Medal from the ASCOT Awards and a Double Gold from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Since then, Sagamore Spirit’s distilling team was focused on crafting a more widely available version that matched its predecessor in quality and flavor profile. It’s part of the Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series – a collection of limited-edition rye whiskies that celebrate the legacy of Maryland distilling. Past releases include Port Finish, Rum Cask Finish and Sherry Finish. 

Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey will be available beginning in March in 750ml bottles at a suggested retail price $79.

While 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey will only be available for a limited time, fans can enjoy Sagamore Spirit’s core portfolio year-round with its Signature, Cask Strength and Double Oak rye whiskies that are leading the Maryland-style rye revival around the globe.

Maryland Rye Whiskey was known to be full bodied yet notably more balanced than other regional rye styles, and Sagamore Spirit follows that template. To learn more about Sagamore Spirit’s core expressions, including its Signature Rye Whiskey, Cask Strength Rye Whiskey and Double Oak Rye Whiskey, as well as limited-time Reserve Series releases, visit www.SagamoreSpirit.com.