Tasting notes

nose

Toasted marshmallow and dark brown sugar with citrus marmalade

palate

Marshmallow turning to crème brûlée crust and blueberry lemon pie

finish

Lemon zest, cardamom and nutmeg

Mash bill

95% rye and 5% malted barley from Bardstown Bourbon Co.; 95% rye and 5% malted barley from Sagamore Spirit; and 52% rye, 43% corn and 5% malted barley from Sagamore Spirit. Two are near-all-rye recipes and one adds a large share of corn, which sweetens the blend. Pursuit prints all three recipes on the label.

Awards

• Rye of the Year 2026 — ASCOT Awards
• Double Platinum — ASCOT Awards

Why it's craft

This uncut, unfiltered rye was named Rye of the Year at the 2026 ASCOT Awards, and the strength changes with each batch. Pursuit Spirits was founded by the hosts of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast and does not run stills; it blends rye whiskeys from partner distilleries in two states and prints the three recipes on the label. The whiskey is sourced, and the bottle says so.