# Complex High-Rye Whiskeys Sagamore Spirit Releases the 5-Year-Old 'Bottled in Bond' Rye Whiskey By Kanesa D | Published 2022-11-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottled-in-bond References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2022/sagamore-spirit-releases-fully-maryland-distilled-5-year-old-bottled-in-bond-rye-whiskey) & [sagamorespirit](https://sagamorespirit.com/)  [Sagamore Spirit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-canned-cocktail) is debuting its second annual 'Bottled in Bond' [Straight Rye Whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straight-rye-whiskeys). The 100-proof rye whiskey blends two straight whiskeys of varying mash bills and is a balanced, versatile, and complex liquid. [Sagamore Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-year-old-rye-whiskey) describes the whiskey as intricate, with flavors of rye spice, toasty caramel, and notes of fruit and florals. A limited amount of the 2022 Bottled in Bond rye whiskey will be available in select markets across the U.S. “Our vision of a rye whiskey fully distilled, aged and bottled in our home state of Maryland finally became a reality in 2021, but we knew our work wasn’t done,” said Brian Treacy, Sagamore Spirit’s co-founder and president. “Bottled in Bond is a true testament to – and expression of – the place we call home, and the perfect sip for today’s whiskey drinker. [...]" Image Credit: Sagamore Spirit ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-rye Whiskeys:** Increased interest in high-rye whiskey blends and unique flavor profiles presents opportunities for craft distillers to innovate. - **Bottled in Bond Spirits:** With more craft distillers releasing bottled in bond spirits, innovative aging techniques and mash bills could lead to unique flavor profiles and increased market share. - **Limited Releases:** Limited edition releases, like Sagamore Spirit's Bottled in Bond rye whiskey, offer opportunities for distillers to create buzz and excitement around their brand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Distilleries:** Distilleries can take advantage of increased interest in high-rye whiskeys and unique flavor profiles by releasing new, innovative blends. - **Craft Spirits:** Craft distillers, particularly those focusing on whiskey, can use bottled in bond spirits as a way to differentiate themselves from larger, corporate brands and appeal to discerning whiskey drinkers. - **Retail:** Retail shops and online marketplaces can capitalize on the hype around limited edition releases by featuring them prominently and offering exclusive access. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Rye Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-year-old-rye-whiskey.md) - [Unblended High-Rye Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-hound-distillers.md) - [Bottled-in-Bond bourbon releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottledinbond-bourbon.md) - [Complex Batch Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwood-empire.md) - [Heirloom Corn Rye Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokeye-hill-rye-whiskey.md) - [Limited-Edition Barrel-Proof Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-grove.md) - [Savory Spicy Bourbon Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8yearold-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey.md) - [Small-Batch Rye Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallbatch-rye-whiskey.md) - [Winter Rye Whiskey Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-souls-spirits.md)