Sagamore Spirit Distillery: Baltimore's Waterfront Rye Whiskey Maker
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Sagamore Spirit is a rye whiskey distillery on a five acre waterfront site in the Baltimore Peninsula neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. It focuses on American rye and works with Maryland farmers on local grain.
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Sagamore Spirit at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Distillery / brand | Sagamore Spirit |
Country and region | Maryland, United States |
Owner / operator | Sagamore Spirit, current parent company to verify |
Historical background | The official About Us page says the company is driven to craft the world's best rye whiskey while strengthening local communities. It describes partnerships with Maryland farmers to grow… |
Whisky identity | Maryland rye whiskey from Baltimore |
Visitor planning | Check the producer's official site for current tours and operating hours. |
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At a glance
Location: Baltimore Peninsula neighborhood, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Site: five acre waterfront distillery
Focus: rye whiskey, with a stated goal of using Maryland grown rye
Awards: more than 200 awards, including World's Best Rye Whiskey at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (official site)
Water: limestone filtered water from a Spring House built in 1909, which is why bottles carry a 1909 marker
The story
The official About Us page says the company is driven to craft the world's best rye whiskey while strengthening local communities. It describes partnerships with Maryland farmers to grow and harvest grain, with a goal of using Maryland grown rye in its products.
Each product is proofed with pure, limestone filtered water from the Spring House built in 1909, and every bottle bears a 1909 marker. The core offerings are Signature Rye, Cask Strength Rye and Double Oak Rye, distributed globally. The first Maryland Distilled Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey launched in November 2021.
The people
Founders, owners and master distiller: not stated in the pages read
The range
The official site groups its whiskeys into a Core Collection, a Reserve Series and Past Releases. ABVs were not read.
Signature Rye Whiskey
Cask Strength Rye Whiskey
Double Oak Rye Whiskey
Maryland Distilled Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey (first launched November 2021)
Reserve Series, such as rum cask finishes, and past releases
Visiting
Hour long guided tours are offered.
Nineteen O'Nine, the on site whiskey bar, serves cocktails and flights.
The site also lists private rentals, a Whiskey on the Waterfront event and campus directions. Prices and hours were not read.
Waterfront distillery and grain to glass
Sagamore Whiskey says its aim is to craft the world's best rye whiskey while strengthening its communities. The distillery works with Maryland farmers to grow and harvest grain, with the goal of using Maryland-grown rye in its products.
Site: a five-acre waterfront distillery in the Baltimore Peninsula neighbourhood of Baltimore, Maryland
Water: each whiskey is proofed with limestone-filtered water from a Spring House built in 1909, which is why bottles carry a 1909 marker
Core range: Signature Rye, Cask Strength Rye and Double Oak Rye, distributed globally
Bottled in Bond: the first Maryland Distilled Bottled in Bond Straight Rye was launched in November 2021
Awards and visiting
The distillery says its rye whiskies have won more than 200 awards internationally, including World's Best Rye Whiskey at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Visitors can take hour-long guided tours or visit the Nineteen O'Nine whiskey bar for cocktails and flights.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sagamore Spirit made?
In Baltimore, Maryland, on a five acre waterfront site.
What does the 1909 marker mean?
It refers to the Spring House built in 1909, the source of the limestone filtered water used for proofing.
What award has Sagamore won?
The official site cites World's Best Rye Whiskey in 2019 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and over 200 awards in total.
Can you visit?
Yes. The distillery offers hour long tours and a whiskey bar.
From the distillery's About Us page
Sagamore Whiskey says it aims to craft the world's best rye whiskey while supporting local communities, with partnerships with Maryland farmers to grow and harvest grain and a goal of using Maryland grown rye. It describes a five acre waterfront distillery in the Baltimore Peninsula neighbourhood of Baltimore, Maryland.
The page states its rye whiskies have earned more than 200 awards, including World's Best Rye Whiskey at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Every product is proofed with limestone filtered water from a Spring House built in 1909, and each bottle carries a 1909 marker. The core range is Signature Rye, Cask Strength Rye and Double Oak Rye. A Maryland distilled Bottled in Bond Straight Rye launched in November 2021. The site also lists a Reserve Series and past releases.
Visiting
The distillery offers hour long guided tours and a whiskey bar called Nineteen O'Nine serving cocktails and flights, plus private rentals and an event called Whiskey on the Waterfront. Book tours through the official site.
Sources and gaps
Gaps: the founding story and owners were not read on this run, so this section relies on the earlier draft text and its source. Award counts are the company's own claims. Stills, capacity and tour prices were not read.
Further source read on 21 October 2026: sagamorespirit.com About Us page.
Whisky Clan does not publish tasting notes in its distillery profiles.
What makes Sagamore Spirit distinctive?
Maryland rye whiskey from Baltimore
Sagamore Spirit whisky bottle and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Sagamore Signature Rye | NAS / release dependent | Check bottle | Maryland rye whiskey from Baltimore |
Sagamore Double Oak Rye | NAS / release dependent | Check bottle | Maryland rye whiskey from Baltimore |
Sagamore Cask Strength Rye | NAS / release dependent | Check bottle | Maryland rye whiskey from Baltimore |
The table records named or historical expressions. Exact availability, strength and provenance can change; consult the producer for current details.
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Frequently asked questions about Sagamore Spirit
Where is Sagamore Spirit located?
Maryland, United States.
Who owns or operates Sagamore Spirit?
Sagamore Spirit, current parent company to verify.
What makes Sagamore Spirit distinctive?
Maryland rye whiskey from Baltimore.
Which whiskies are documented for Sagamore Spirit?
Sagamore Signature Rye, Sagamore Double Oak Rye, Sagamore Cask Strength Rye. Availability varies.
Can visitors tour Sagamore Spirit?
Check the producer's current tour and booking information; not all sites are open to visitors.
Sources and editorial notes
The original research and reference links have been retained. Current ownership, prices, operating status and visitor arrangements should be reconfirmed.
Image note: the cover is an illustrative whisky photograph from the Whisky Clan media library, not a photograph of this distillery or its products.
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