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PUBLISH DATE: February 12, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bourbon Club of Arkansas has revealed another mature rye whiskey selection, announcing Barrel 18<\/strong>, a 9-year-old Sagamore Spirit Rye<\/strong> bottled at 110 proof<\/strong>. This barrel represents a carefully balanced marriage of Sagamore\u2019s signature high-rye and low-rye mash bills, showcasing the evolution of Maryland-style rye as it approaches a full decade of aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With distinct fill dates for each component and nearly ten years in the barrel, this release highlights how patience, blending philosophy, and barrel management come together to produce a rye that is both expressive and refined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Close-up
Gary Penna – February 12 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Sagamore
Source: Abe Wyly – June 13 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Barrel 18 \u2013 Technical Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Distillery:<\/strong> Sagamore Spirit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Age:<\/strong> 9 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Proof:<\/strong> 110<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mash Bill Composition:<\/strong>\n
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    • 80% High Rye<\/strong> \u2013 Fill Date: 08\/13\/2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 20% Low Rye<\/strong> \u2013 Fill Date: 07\/01\/2015<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      This blend allows the bold spice of Sagamore\u2019s high-rye recipe to dominate, while the low-rye component adds balance, sweetness, and depth to the final profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \"Sagamore
      Source: Dustin Howell – June 30 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Tasting Reviews (Quoted)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Cameron Mullins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      June 16 2025 – Source: Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      \u201cThese are my notes, would love to hear others notes. Love to see just how wrong I am. Later this week want to blind it against Michter BSR and normal Sag Cask Str.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Nose:<\/strong>
      \u201cRight off the bat, you get that classic rye spice. It’s mixed with some dried orange peel and a whole bunch of baking spices \u2013 think nutmeg, allspice, and a little kick of ginger.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Palate:<\/strong>
      \u201cThe first sip hits you with a wave of rich butterscotch. It feels a bit drying in the mouth, and that sweetness doesn’t stick around long. It quickly flips to a dry, spicy character that totally reminds me of an unsweetened rye gingersnap cookie.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Finish:<\/strong>
      \u201cThis thing has legs. The finish is impressively long, lasting a solid 35 seconds. That drying, astringent feeling hangs on for a while, and as the butterscotch disappears, you’re left with that same spicy gingersnap flavor from the palate.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      \"Close-up
      Source: Cameron Mullins – June 16 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Tyler Shinabery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      July 24, 2025 \u2013 Source: Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      \u201cAge: 9yrs Proof: 110\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Nose:<\/strong>
      \u201cOrange peel, vanilla and cherry explode off the nose. Cinnamon or allspice. A baked yeast bread note: a cinnamon roll fresh from the oven soaked in vanilla frosting. Green apple. Red hot cinnamon candy morphing. Fantastic.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Palate:<\/strong>
      \u201cVanilla. Brown sugar. Green apple. Green apple and oak and cinnamon carry through the mid palate onto the finish.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Finish:<\/strong>
      \u201cMedium to long. Nice mouthfeel. Cherry and a rye spice. Oak and black pepper tingle through the finish.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Overall:<\/strong>
      \u201cThis rye takes you on a ride. Sweet and fruity on the nose with a ton of baking spice. The palate explodes with cinnamon and green apple for me and it rounds off into a peppery and balanced finish that I love in a rye.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u201cI probably have a half dozen Sagamore expressions in the cabinet. None of which are over 5\u20136 yrs. I love watching our now \u2018legacy craft\u2019 distillers mature. Very well done gents!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      \"Sagamore
      Source: Tyler Shinabery – July 24 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      About Sagamore Spirit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Founded in Baltimore, Maryland<\/strong>, Sagamore Spirit<\/strong> has become a leading name in modern American rye whiskey by reviving the state\u2019s historic rye tradition. Known for its two-recipe blending approach<\/strong>, Sagamore combines a bold high-rye mash bill with a smoother low-rye mash bill, creating layered and approachable rye expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As Sagamore\u2019s stocks continue to age beyond the 5\u20136 year range, releases like Barrel 18<\/strong> demonstrate how extended maturation enhances structure, spice integration, and finish\u2014solidifying Sagamore\u2019s place among America\u2019s premier rye producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Why Barrel 18 Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      This 9-year rye represents a milestone not just for Sagamore Spirit, but for rye whiskey enthusiasts watching the next generation of distilleries mature into long-aged territory. With pronounced baking spice, evolving fruit notes, and a lingering finish, Barrel 18 stands as a showcase of what patience and thoughtful blending can achieve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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