{"product_id":"sagamore-spirit-port-finish-rye-whiskey","title":"Sagamore Spirit Port Finish Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSagamore Spirit Port Finish Rye Whiskey was named World's Best Rye Whiskey at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirit Competition — Sagamore's Maryland-Style straight rye finished in European and American Port barrels to create a blend presenting heavy baking spices, plum, and toffee on the nose with bold black cherry jam and dark fruits on the palate, finishing dry with dark golden amber and playful red notes in the glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSagamore Spirit in Baltimore, Maryland applies the Port barrel finishing programme to the core Signature Rye — the 4 to 5 years of Maryland-Style rye character providing the base before the Port barrel adds the characteristic dried red and black fruit, baking spice, and sweetness that defines the Port Finish expression. At 101.2 proof (50.6% ABV), the Port Finish delivers the full character without dilution. The limestone aquifer spring water from the 1909 Sagamore Farm spring house provides the water component throughout production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy baking spices, plum, and toffee from the Port barrel finished Maryland-Style rye character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold black cherry jam with dark fruits and a touch of smooth caramel for a dry finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark golden amber with playful red notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sagamore Spirit, Baltimore, Maryland (est. 2013)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maryland-Style Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e European and American Port barrels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 Years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 101.2 (50.6% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e World's Best Rye Whiskey, 2019 San Francisco World Spirit Competition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Port barrel finishing add to a rye whiskey?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePort barrels previously held fortified wine from the Douro Valley of Portugal, enriching the wood with dark red fruit, baking spice, and sweetness. When rye whiskey is finished in Port barrels, the Port wine character integrates with the base rye spice, adding plum, dark cherry, toffee, and dried fruit complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Port barrel finishing add to a rye whiskey?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Port barrels hold fortified wine from the Douro Valley, enriching the wood with dark red fruit, baking spice, and sweetness. Port finishing adds plum, dark cherry, toffee, and dried fruit complexity integrated with the base rye spice.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Sagamore Spirit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904348786759,"sku":"sagamore-spirit-port-finish-rye-whiskey","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Sagamore-Spirit-Port-Finish-Rye-Whiskey_dacfa674-006b-4795-b0db-25484c6d7942.png?v=1782424752","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/sagamore-spirit-port-finish-rye-whiskey","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}