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Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye

CAPSULE REVIEW

Classification: Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys

Company: Pursuit Spirits, LLC

Distillery: Bardstown Bourbon Company and Sagamore Spirits

Release Date: December 2021

Proof: 108

Age: NAS

Mashbill: Undisclosed blend of three mashbills: Sagamore Spirits 52% Rye, 43% Corn, and 5% Malted Barley, Sagamore Spirits 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley, Bardstown Bourbon Company 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley)

Color: Light Copper

MSRP: $65 (2022)

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NOSE

Brown sugar | Light crushed mint | Charred oak | Toasted caramel | Light rye spice | Interesting foundation of scents

palate

Toasted oak | Burnt caramel | Brown sugar | Green peppercorn | Dried raisins | Light syrup | Rye spice

finish

Leather | Charred oak | Hints of vanilla | Mellow rye spice | Lingering heat

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2021 started off with Pursuit Spirits releasing their first bourbon, and ended with the company releasing their first rye. Consisting of a blend of three mashbills, Pursuit Spirit chose to blend rye produced at Bardstown Bourbon Company in Kentucky and Sagamore Spirits out of Maryland. This unusual blend resulted in the first release consisting of only 2,076 bottles, with the company stating in their press release that this will be an annual release.

The use of high rye mashbills and a low rye mashbill resulted in a lively blend. The sip opens with a light array of flavors that mingle well together. From there, the sip transitions to drier notes that are enhanced with the addition of sweeter flavors of caramel and brown sugar. This is surprisingly  easy drinking considering the 108 proof that it comes in at. Whether this was pure coincidence or done on purpose, this proof aligns with the same proof that the brand’s bourbon came in too. The end result is a manageable sip that delivers defined flavors that will please rye drinkers. It may not reach the same height as the brand’s inaugural bourbon did, but it’s still a good first showing for Pursuit Spirits as they enter the world of rye.

The sample used for this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy its respective company. We thank them for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.
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Written By: Jordan Moskal

January 20, 2022
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