Sagamore Spirits Kingston Cider Hard Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive Straight Rye Whiskey

Sagamore Spirit Kingston Cider Hard Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive Straight Rye Whiskey is a limited, high‑character release that showcases the Maryland distillery’s continued commitment to innovative cask finishing. This expression is bottled at 49.3% ABV and offered in 750ml bottles, delivering a bold, fruit‑forward rye whiskey experience shaped by its unique finishing process. The Kingston Cider Hard Cask Finish layers Sagamore’s signature spicy straight rye whiskey with subtle apple sweetness, orchard‑driven aromatics, and a rounded finish influenced by the cider‑seasoned barrels. As a distillery exclusive, this release is crafted for collectors, rye whiskey enthusiasts, and fans of specialty cask‑finished American whiskey.

This limited‑edition Sagamore Spirits rye highlights the distillery’s ongoing exploration of creative barrel programs and seasonal finishing techniques. Known for its award‑winning Maryland‑style rye whiskey, Sagamore Spirit continues to push boundaries with expressions that blend tradition, innovation, and regional character. The Kingston Cider Hard Cask Finish Straight Rye Whiskey stands out as a premium offering that reflects the distillery’s craftsmanship and attention to detail, making it a must‑watch release for anyone following new American rye whiskey drops, distillery exclusives, and specialty cask‑finished spirits.

About Sagamore Spirits:

Sagamore Spirit is an award-winning distillery based in Baltimore, Maryland, primarily known for leading the modern revival of Maryland-style rye whiskey. Their whiskies are noted for their unique blend of high-rye and low-rye mash bills and the use of natural, limestone-filtered spring water from their Sagamore Farm.

Key Details
Maryland Rye Tradition: Sagamore Spirit is dedicated to restoring Maryland’s historic reputation for crafting full-bodied, yet balanced and smoother, rye whiskey.
Unique Water Source: A signature element of all Sagamore products is the pure, limestone-filtered water sourced from a spring house built in 1909 on their Sagamore Farm, 22 miles away from the distillery. The water is transported to the Baltimore waterfront distillery and used to proof the whiskey.
Award-Winning: The distillery’s American rye whiskies have garnered over 200 international awards, including “World’s Best Rye Whiskey” at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Distillery Experience: Located on a five-acre campus in the Baltimore Peninsula neighborhood, the facility is open to the public for guided tours, tastings, cocktail classes, and includes a whiskey bar called Nineteen O’ Nine. 
Core Products
Sagamore Spirit’s core offerings are available globally and form the foundation of their product line.

Sagamore Spirit Signature Rye Whiskey: The flagship expression, known for balancing bold flavors of cinnamon and clove with notes of caramel, honey, and citrus peel.
Sagamore Spirit Cask Strength Rye Whiskey: A higher-proof option (typically 112-114 proof) that delivers intense notes of dark chocolate, hazelnut, molasses, and black pepper, balanced with a hint of honey.
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye Whiskey: This whiskey is finished in a second set of high-char American oak barrels (specifically toasted wave stave barrels) for an additional 18 months, which imparts deep flavors of caramel, toffee, and toasted coconut. 
Other Offerings
In addition to their core collection, Sagamore Spirit produces limited-time releases and other related products.

Reserve Series: This limited-edition collection features unique finishes, such as a Rum Cask Finish, Port Finish, Sherry Finish, and Tequila Finish, showcasing innovative distilling traditions.
Canned Cocktails: Sagamore offers a line of ready-to-drink canned cocktails, including flavors like the Rye Honey Paloma and the Rye Lemon Tea Fizz.
Amaro Liqueur: The distillery also produces a herbal liqueur.

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