Sagamore Spirit Signature Rye Whiskey

Coming out of dry January, I have heard a lot about this whiskey and I bought a bottle to be my first dram coming out of sobriety. It did not disappoint. I'm impressed with the flavor for a lower ABV. If you like high ABVs stay away, if you like whiskeys with lower ABV and you palette that can appreciate them this a great rye to have on your back bar.

I confess I'm not an American whiskey drinker normally, preferring to Scottish malts, but Masters of Malt's Whisky Santa offered me free sample dram as with my pre-Christmas order and this is what turned up.

"Oh dear", I thought, "I'm going to be disappointed" but how wrong I was. For a start it's got a pleasant nose and in the mouth it's sweet and slightly sticky but the finish is what really makes it. It's fruity and I think it's closest to watermelon ... although not quite, and there's something else there too but overall a great explosion of flavour.

I was impressed and a bottle is now in my shopping basket ready for when I place my next order.

A very nice Rye with flavours of milky caramel, candied walnuts, creamy vanilla and oak spice, however can only award it 3 stars as it is underproofed and there is better alternatives at lower price points.

This Rye has a 96 expert rating and it's easy to see why. It's an excellent value. Rich, deep caramel and vanilla flavors. This is one to sip and savor. Long finish.

My dad used to talk about Monongahela Rye and Maryland Rye as some of the best American Whisky. After having this I can see why. Very smooth.

I enjoyed this whiskey on the rocks and straight. It has a great spice that pairs very good with a cigar. The finish was a Smooth as well. Good add to my bar.

I'm newer to American whisk(e)y, usually a Scotch drinker but was impressed with the complexity of this one and how easy it was to bring. Maybe I do like American whisk(e)y.

I'm not not normally a rye drinker, but I was impressed by this rye from Sagamore Spirit. Has a nice rye spice, complex and well balanced. What surprised me the most what how smooth the finish was. I would buy this one again and looking forward to trying some of their other expressions.