Whiskeyrye-whiskey

Maryland-Style Rye

Maryland rye was a distinct pre-Prohibition regional tradition alongside Pennsylvania rye. Both were largely wiped out by Prohibition and the subsequent shift to bourbon. Sagamore Spirit is the most prominent modern revival of the Maryland tradition.

Flavor Profile

Lighter, fruitier, less assertively spicy than Pennsylvania-style or high-rye expressions. The corn addition softens the grain's edge.

Key Producers

Premium
Sagamore Spirit
$45-80
Meets standard American rye requirements (51%+ rye). Maryland-style is a historical/regional production distinction, not a legal category.

Drinks(28)

Algonquin

1.5 oz Rye Whiskey
0.75 oz Dry Vermouth
0.75 oz Pineapple Juice
ShakenCoupe
◆◆◆◇◇45s

Artillery Punch

1 oz Rye Whiskey
1 oz Dark Rum
0.5 oz Gin
0.5 oz Brandy
0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1 oz Orange Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
ShakenRocks
◆◆◆◆◇1.3 min

Bensonhurst

2 oz Rye Whiskey
0.75 oz Dry Vermouth
0.25 oz Cynar
0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur
ShakenCoupe
◆◆◇◇◇45s

Black Manhattan

2 oz Rye Whiskey
1 oz Averna
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 dash Orange Bitters
StirredCoupe
◆◇◇◇◇1 min

Brooklyn

2 oz Rye Whiskey
0.75 oz Dry Vermouth
0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur
0.25 oz Amer Picon
StirredCoupe
◆◆◇◇◇1 min

Cherry Balsamic "Manhattan"

2 oz Rye Whiskey
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
0.25 oz Cherry Balsamic Reduction
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
StirredCoupe
◆◆◇◇◇1 min