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Sagamore Spirit Distillery

4.8 (334 reviews)
ModerateDistilleries, Tours
Open • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Juan F.

Came here at 11am when they opened. Nothing like whisky hitting your belly on an empty stomach. They also happened to have the Whisky on the Water event so they had a bunch of food trucks and other vendors. Super cool atmosphere. Drinks were incredible. Would come back and do the tour next time.

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Allegra A.

Booked a tour for a Saturday for four of us the afternoon before and there was plenty of availability. Jon was our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions! The tour was informative and included a tasting at the end. After the tour we popped into 1909 Bar for another a drink and to try a Rye that was not part of the tasting. The bar is a lot smaller than the gift shop and can sometimes be closed for private events. Plenty of selection of items in the gift shop available for purchase. Sagamore is situated right on the water in Port Covington area of Baltimore making for very scenic views! There is paid parking in the area.

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Kelly L.

I have been to sagamore multiple times and have always enjoyed my time there! The staff members are so welcoming and helpful! I have taken the cocktail mixing classes (twice) and they are amazing! I've also just been there for a drink and the variety of drinks they have is perfect for all taste pallets. Highly recommend making a stop here if you're in the area!

Nicole B.

I love coming to Sagamore, they are always friendly and I learn something new. My friends and I attended the brunch cocktail class for my birthday and we had a blast. The instructor was great and we really enjoyed the two brunch cocktails we made, they had a fall vibe to them and gave me some ideas to make at home.

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Ren H.

Having Sagamore's distillery nearby is very fun! I recently came back again for their 8 year anniversary and took their mixology class with a friend. It was my 2nd time taking a class. The first time I had also gotten a tour which was neat. Their store inside is clean and nicely laid out. The staff are friendly and personable. It was fun to take the mixology class again. We made 2 delicious cocktails and our mixologist was great. It's a fun activity to do on your own or with friends. I would definitely keep coming back to take more classes!

James D.

Had a great one hour tour of the distillery for 22 bucks on a Friday at noon in mid May. The four of us ended up getting a private tour as there were no other patrons. Our guide, Leah was terrific. She really knew her stuff and I asked her a lot of questions about their operation...she explained that the guides all have to be trained by actually doing the various jobs they have on site. Leah started our tour off with a small, refreshing rye cocktail! Nice touch. Unfortunately, we missed their bottling shift by about 10 minutes and I really wish we'd seen the line running. The tour finished off in their tasting room and we.were able to taste 4 different ryes, including their high end Manhattan finish. My favorite was the double oaked, through the Small Batvh was also tasty.

Talika B.

I have been wanting to go here since they opened. Glad we made it. It was a surprise visit for a special friend, and they enjoyed it. Leah our tour guide was amazing. The whole ambiance, the setting, the drinks, the tasting and the friendly and professional staff made the visit worth it. Definitely going back.

Time to eat! Salmon and wings!
Tiffany J.

Such a great experience! We kicked things off with the cocktail making class, perfect for a date night or fun outing with friends. The instructor was full of energy and made the whole thing super engaging. After the class, we headed to the restaurant and took advantage of the beautiful weather by sitting at the outdoor bar. The food was delicious, and the bartender was incredibly knowledgeable about both the drinks and food menu. Definitely a spot worth revisiting!

Jason J.

So . . . long story short . . . or maybe still long. I primarily consider myself a craft beer/mexzal drinker but lately I've been on a whiskey kick (primarily bourbon). Earlier in the year I toured a few distilleries in Kentucky and oh boy were my eyes opened. I found the history fascinating and even visited a bourbon museum in Bardstown. I purchased several bottles on this trip and a few more since. It turns out that I enjoy the taste . . . unlike how I remember it from the cheap whiskey shots I tried in my 20s. Last week, out of curiosity, I checked Yelp for nearby whiskey distilleries and was surprised to find Sagamore Spirit a mere 24 minutes from my house. There are a couple smaller places around that I'll check out but Sagamore called out to me this day. Following Maryland history and tradition Sagamore is a rye whiskey distillery. Upon arrival for my tour I was handed one of their premixed cocktails . . . Fantastic! I took a noon tour on a cold snowy Sunday and was the only one on the tour, which was great (but I'm sure unusual). My tour guide Paige (pretty sure her name was Paige) was great. I'm not going into too much detail here so I don't give you any misremembered facts. I learned all about the history of Maryland distilleries and their distilling process. Some of the equipment had cute "easy to remember names." (I want to say Kettle Dee and Kettle Dumb . . . . please don't quote me on that.) Then we got to the tasting. All were good. Rye is a little spicier to me than bourbon so I was surprised that my favorite was the cask strength. I definitely picked up a bottle at the gift shop (along with other things) before I left. This should definitely be on your "Things You Must Do In Baltimore" list! I know it's on my "Things To Do Again" list.

Renee J.

We stopped in to Sagamore after our lunch next door. The building is aesthetically beautiful and shows of the gift items and liquor for sale. The gentleman at the desk was very helpful in explaining their tours and offerings. I look forward to returning for a longer visit and tour.

Great local distillery with smooth Rye Whiskey
Deborah B.

The distillers take pride in their product, especially now that they are Maryland Made. Many of the grains are grown in Maryland, the water is from Maryland, and of course distilled in Maryland. Their unique flavors are from the Maryland Oak barrels and stirring them in Maryland Rickhouses. If you haven't been in the past year, the area has more options, dining and an out door bar are next door. Bar 1909 pours flights, cocktails and make a fabulous Manhattan. Take the time to do the tour,

Maple & whiskey cold brew!
Kelci S.

Incredible experience! My bestfriend & sister decided to check out the brunch cocktail class at 10am. The tickets were a reasonable $30 for two drinks. Parking was free for about two hours, which was just enough time for us to eat and grab brunch next door at Rye Street. The location is absolutely stunning with waterfront views. Mike, our whiskey professor was amazing. We were half sleep arriving at 10am, and he made sure to keep us engaged throughout the experience. He was able to thoroughly explain all of the history, creation, and distilling process of Sagamore's rye whiskey. Class was hands on, and were were able to add as much or as little ingredients as we desired. The "seelbach" whiskey mimosa was fantastic, and I loved that we used non alcoholic champagne so we wouldn't lose the whiskey finish. The whiskey cold brew was actually my favorite. The maple syrup was made in house, and it was interesting that we added orange liqueur to pull out those whiskey notes. After class, we were able to take our drinks down to the outdoor patio to enjoy the views of the Baltimore harbor. This was such a fun experience that I highly recommend!

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Joy R.

I do not like rye but I LOVE this place!!!! If you are in the area, definitely try it. The melon ryelada is the most refreshing drink I've had all summer. Don't be turned off my cantaloupe syrup. I do NOT like cantaloupe but it wasn't over powering. And there's cute outdoor seating on the water.

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“I honestly knew nothing about Maryland's connection to rye whiskey, and I loved hearing all about the history.”

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Baltimore Spirits Company - Setup for blending

Baltimore Spirits Company

4.8(82 reviews)
5.4 mi•Medfield
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My sister and I recently treated my dad to the Blend Your Own Whiskey experience with Baltimore…read moreSpirits Company, and needless to say he had a blast. I've patroned BSC a handful of times and they are actually one of my go-to cocktail bars when in the area. But I had yet to try their tour and I figured there was no better time than as a gifted class to my dad for Father's Day. We were welcomed with a cocktail as we chose our seats and got settled in for a little history on whiskey and a tour of BSC's distillery. It's always nice to kick off a tour with a tasty drink in hand. After a nice history lesson by our tour guide, we made our way to the distillery room, which was quite warm, but pretty neat to see how they small batch their whiskey. It was time to cool down and make our way back to the cocktail room where our whiskey tasting set-ups were already prepared for each person. This is where the fun began. Our tour guide led us through how to taste the different whiskey and find the various notes in each to determine what we liked best. It was like playing mad scientist to find your perfect blend to have bottled. Once we settled on our blend and ratios, the staff took our tags to bottle our personal creations, and we grabbed another drink while we waited. Aside from stopping into Baltimore Spirits Co. for a nice cocktail, take a tour, and blend your own bottle to really get a feel of how the whiskey is made.

What an AMAZING way to end my birthday celebration, with a tour and the chance to create my own…read morebottle of whiskey! The ticket includes a behind-the-scenes tour of where the magic happens, a drink, and a bottle of whiskey that you get to create yourself. Yes, it felt like being back in chemistry class all over again, but way more fun! The venue itself is beautifully decorated. There's a large bar area where you can sit and enjoy a drink, and they also sell snacks (which is definitely a plus because no one should drink on an empty stomach). There's a restroom near the bar, plus additional bathrooms down the hall connected to the venue. They also have an area where they display the bottles of whiskey they sell. *I purchased a bottle of Eubie's Knees to make hot toddies when sick* The location is in a warehouse-style district with other establishments nearby if you want to explore before or after your visit. I noticed an ice cream shop and a coffee shop, which adds to the overall experience. Greg, our tour guide, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the entire whiskey-making process. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and would absolutely come back to do this again!

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Old Line Spirits

Old Line Spirits

4.7(58 reviews)
3.0 mi•Canton Industrial Area
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I. Love. This. Place…read more This is your Baltimore version of the Cheers bar, the bartenders get to know you and greet you by name when you come in! Their products are exceptional quality and delicious! Old Line was opened by 2 friends who flew together in the Navy, and their main bar area (the "Ready Room") looks like you're on an aircraft carrier - so cool! There's seating in the rickhouse and in nice weather there's an outdoor area that's really nice. They have food trucks that come through fairly regularly and offer drink specials and events that are fun and reasonably priced. Check this place out - you won't regret it!

Cool local distillery. A friend told me about this spot a while ago. When I went on line I saw they…read morehave a quarterdeck membership. Wasn't sure what it was but signed up for it anyway lol. It included some good members perks. I saw that they have a member tasting of a new release on a day I was free. It was easy to get here. It's located in an industrial area. There was some street parking g close by. The tasting room was pretty small with one little bar. They also have another seating area inside of the distillery. There was no heat and I assume no AC. It was a cold day but they had some heaters to make it more comfortable. Plenty of seating out there. That had a bad offering two whiskey samples and two beer samples from Monument City Brewery. They also had a small bar that you could order three different cocktails. $10 is the regular price but only $5 during happy hour from 4-6. Not food inside but there was a food truck right out front you could get something to eat at. It's pet friendly, I saw a few people with dogs. I will definitely be back for some of their special events. I only tried the Whiskey but they also have vodka and rum. I want to do their tour as well.

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Dragon Distillery

4.8(115 reviews)
42.7 mi
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Dragon is always a delightful experience! We've been going for years, though sporadically over the…read morepast few. The owner, though, still recognized us when we walked in the door (even after a year or so). She is so kind and knowledgeable. The spirits are always tasty, and they often have new ones to sample. The Dragon's Den is very fun. Yummy food, though I do wish there were one or two more vegetarian options. We got the nachos on this occasion, and they were really good. The drinks are the main attraction, and the menu is quite extensive. You really can't go wrong! There's plenty of seating (but it can get quite full). Our favorite part is that there are various board games to grab and play. Axe throwing is available, too. Highly, highly recommend!

Heard while at a nearby brewery that this place had an interesting vibe and some good food so…read moredecided to check it out. They did not lie! They have a Game of Thrones/Dungeons and Dragon kind of theme going on, with cocktails named after the different houses and a page where you can roll for your drink. I went with a flight to try out some of their whiskeys, but they also make gin and vodka. The flight was ok, I find when you make all the things nothing really stands out, but the Everyday whiskey was a nice smooth sip which I very much enjoyed. For dinner I had the smoked brisket which was tasty, but the sides (garlic mashed potatoes, carrots and asparagus) were fire. Service was great, they weren't very busy so it was easy to get a table and get served. Overall I would definitely come back to roll for a random cocktail and enjoy more flights of their other offerings!

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Lost Ark Distilling Company - Visit for a free tour and tasting!

Lost Ark Distilling Company

4.8(75 reviews)
14.2 mi
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Ah Lost Ark, so sad to see you go. It may seem strange to write a review for a business ready to…read moreclose its doors, but if not to pay it respects, I would recommend that anyone reading this consider purchasing any of their remaining stock from your local store; it's all pretty good! The inside is simple, with the occasional nod to ships at sea, which is easy to do if you have lots of barrels for aging spirits. There is a little bar where they make great cocktails rather quickly. They have spirit-forward as well as citrusy. Never had one I didn't like. The spirits (as of this writing, still available at some local liquor shops) are fantastic. My absolute favorite is the Lady Anne white rum. Some white rums are barely better than rbbing alcohol, but this has character and depth and makes a fantastic mojito. RIP Lost Ark!

Such a terrific place with not just a distillery, but also a bar, sit down area, and entertainment…read morespace. It's in an industrial area, but the decor is spot on for rum drinking. There is a retail area as well. They sell different varieties of their delicious concoctions. The menu is on a TV and there are so many options to pick from. A flight of 4 tastings is $8 and gives you the opportunity to try out the different types of alcohol. The Carmel cream was very good. The South of Manhattan and Muddy Waters were fantastic cocktails. We were greeted upon entering and Erik was very friendly. We sat at the bar. He was filling lots of orders (people come to the bar and order, then sit in the rum lounge area) and was still very attentive and welcoming. They do tours and sampling. Check their socials for more information. They also have an extensive list of entertainment.

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LYON RUM // Windon Distilling - LYON RUM Tasting Room & Spirit Shop

LYON RUM // Windon Distilling

4.6(52 reviews)
39.2 mi
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When it's over 100 degrees outside and you're exploring St. Michaels on foot, air conditioning…read morebecomes an attraction. While wandering around town during my Fourth of July weekend solo adventure, I decided to duck into the LYON RUM Distillery & Golden Hour Rum Room to escape the heat for a bit. I'd heard good things, figured a little rum tasting sounded like a perfectly reasonable vacation activity and, let's be honest, rum and vacation seem to go together. I stopped in on a Friday afternoon and found a handful of people already inside chatting, tasting rum and enjoying the space. One of the first things I noticed had nothing to do with the rum itself. It was the tasting room. I've visited a few tasting rooms over the years, but this one had so much personality. The décor was warm, colorful and thoughtfully put together. It felt inviting without trying too hard, and I immediately found myself looking around almost as much as I was looking at the bottles. It wasn't just a place to sample rum. It felt like a place you'd genuinely want to spend some time. The woman behind the tasting counter couldn't have been friendlier. She explained that I was welcome to sample any of the complimentary tasting offerings. Since I'm definitely not a liquor expert, I decided to keep things simple and chose the coconut and pineapple rums. The coconut was an immediate winner for me. It was incredibly smooth with just the right tropical flavor. Honestly, I could picture myself putting a bottle in the refrigerator on a hot summer day and pouring a little into a glass while sitting outside watching the sunset. As I said...dangerous. The pineapple rum was good too, but the pineapple means business! It lets you know immediately that you're drinking rum. As someone who doesn't drink much liquor, it packed a little more punch than I personally enjoy. I can absolutely see why someone who loves both rum and pineapple would gravitate toward it, but for me the coconut was the clear favorite. There were plenty of other varieties available to sample, but I knew my limits and decided two tastings were the perfect amount for me. Instead, I spent a few more minutes browsing the shop and taking everything in. I was pleasantly surprised by the prices, especially considering the rum is handcrafted in small batches right there in St. Michaels. I also love supporting businesses that are proud of where they are, and LYON RUM clearly embraces its Eastern Shore roots. You can feel that throughout the entire experience. PRO TIP: Even if you aren't a big liquor drinker, stop in anyway. The complimentary tastings are a fun way to try something new, the tasting room is beautiful and if you're visiting during one of Maryland's summer heat waves...the air conditioning alone is worth the stop! If you're spending time in St. Michaels, I'd absolutely recommend adding LYON RUM to your itinerary. Come for the rum, stay for the atmosphere and don't be surprised if you leave wishing you'd bought a bottle of the coconut rum!

I have been a longtime fan of Lyon Rum, but unfortunately, that's no longer the case…read more I recently visited the Golden Hour Rum Room and was extremely disappointed by the lack of hospitality. It was over 100 degrees outside, and there was an extreme heat warning in effect. When I walked in, I realized the Rum Room was operating by reservation only that day, which I completely understood. However, because of the dangerous heat, I simply asked for a glass of water. The hostess refused to provide one. I would have happily paid for bottled water or any available option, but the complete unwillingness to offer even a glass of water during extreme heat was disappointing and showed a lack of basic customer care. Based on this experience alone, I would give zero stars if I could. It's unfortunate because I had been a loyal supporter of Lyon Rum for years, but this experience has completely changed my opinion.

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LYON RUM // Windon Distilling - LYON RUM Tasting Room & Spirit Shop

LYON RUM Tasting Room & Spirit Shop

LYON RUM // Windon Distilling - LYON RUM Tasting Room & Spirit Shop

LYON RUM Tasting Room & Spirit Shop

LYON RUM // Windon Distilling - LYON RUM Tasting Room & Spirit Shop

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McClintock Distilling

McClintock Distilling

4.8(154 reviews)
44.1 mi
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This is my all time, absolute favorite bar in Frederick. I almost wanted to refrain from saying…read morethat to avoid it getting too packed but this place definitely deserves the attention. I always make sure to stop by whenever I'm in Frederick. The ambiance is like a dim light basement, a clean and moody aesthetic with bar seating and couch seating. It does get loud in there and I think that's because the sound of everyone's voice just bounces against too many hard surfaces. Nonetheless it's super cozy and my favorite spot!! The drinks are all fantastic. They make their own organic distilled liquor and on top of that they away have seasonal drink selections. I go there wanting the same drink but also try something new and it never disappoints! They craft their cocktails with love and care and really put effort into a delicious well rounded cocktail. This is my go to spot for gin, I'm not even a gin drinker but I am now because their gin is amazingly smooth. I can't say enough great things!

Popped in on a whim and didn't regret it at all. The ambiance was great right from the start. It's…read moremodern, comfortable, and has really great aesthetics. It's a relaxed, welcoming spot and a perfect place to hang out for a bit. The staff was amazing, super friendly, and really knowledgeable about everything they offer. The tasting was great and gave a good feel for their lineup. I really liked that they use locally sourced ingredients across a variety of their spirits. You can tell there's a lot of care put into what they're producing. Definitely recommend stopping in. Afterward, head over to their bar next door and try a cocktail made with their spirits. It's absolutely worth it.

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McClintock Distilling - Our Tasting Lineup

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