Pursuit Spirits announced the release of Pursuit United Cognac Cask Rye. Not just another rye, this unique blend of straight rye whiskeys is finished in XO Cognac barrels and then bottled at Pursuit’s signature 108 proof. 

The Cognac Cask Rye was crafted in partnership with fellow industry innovators, Bardstown Bourbon Company and Sagamore Spirit, this new blend seamlessly balances an elegant and evolving flavor profile. 

“After just one small-scale test in three short weeks, this rye easily became one of the best barrel finishes we’ve ever pulled off,” Ryan Cecil, Pursuit Spirits Master Blender and CEO, said in a news release. “With that in mind, we quickly scaled it up by selecting full barrels that would enhance the cognac qualities. The result calls for a heavy pour.” 

The blend features 4 to 7-year-old whiskeys. The mash bill breakdown is as follows:  

Bardstown Bourbon Co: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley  

Sagamore Spirit: 52% Rye, 43% Corn, 5% Malted Barley  

Sagamore Spirit: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley 

“Our Cognac Cask Rye is really just another example of what we do best – bottling bold flavors and encouraging others to drink a little more adventurously,” Kenny Coleman, Pursuit Spirits Co-Founder and COO, added. “It’s a remarkably smooth journey from start to finish, and we hope it inspires people to gather around a bottle, reveling in the taste and the moment.”  

​Members of P.Club, Pursuit Spirits’ premium subscription program, will get initial access with a public release to follow at the Mellwood Avenue distillery starting on July 3rd. For more information, please visit PursuitSpirits.com. 

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ABOUT PURSUIT SPIRITS

Pursuit Spirits is a Louisville, Kentucky-based whiskey brand founded by the founders of the bourbon podcast, Bourbon Pursuit. Their journey began with a deep curiosity and an unwavering dedication to the craft, leading them to seek out and blend exceptional American whiskeys. Rather than operating a traditional distillery, Pursuit Spirits has pioneered a modern, customized approach to blending, carefully selecting award-winning bourbon and rye barrels from multiple distilleries across the country. For more information, visit https://pursuitspirits.com/.