SirDavis is the American whisky created by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter with Moët Hennessy, a rye of 51% rye and 49% malted barley finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and bottled at 88 proof (44% ABV) without chill filtration.
It is Moët Hennessy's first spirits brand made entirely in the United States, and Dr. Bill Lumsden, known for his work at Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, shaped the recipe with her. The name honours Davis Hogue, Beyoncé's paternal great-grandfather, who farmed in Texas and made moonshine during Prohibition; family stories say he hid his bottles in the hollow knots of cedar trees. The whisky is distilled in Indiana with no corn, first aged in American white oak, then given a second maturation in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for dark fruit and richness, and finished, blended and bottled in Texas.
Bright Seville orange, raisins and Demerara sugar greet you on the nose, with ginger, clove and cinnamon. The palate turns to buttery toffee and warm spice over soft malt and biscuit, with a twist of citrus keeping it fresh, and the finish fades into honey.
Presented in its sculpted decanter-style bottle, it makes a striking gift.
Sip it neat or with a single large ice cube.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Seville orange, raisins, Demerara sugar and spice.
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Palate: Buttery toffee, warm spice, malt and biscuit.
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Finish: Honey.
Specifications
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Brand: SirDavis (Moët Hennessy)
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Style: American Rye Whisky, PX sherry cask finish
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Mash Bill: 51% rye, 49% malted barley
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Proof / ABV: 88 proof (44% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: American white oak, then Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
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Region: Distilled in Indiana, finished in Texas, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or over a large ice cube. It pairs with orange desserts, toffee or a cheese board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created it?
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter with Moët Hennessy and Dr. Bill Lumsden.
Who is it named for?
Davis Hogue, Beyoncé's great-grandfather.
How is it finished?
In Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
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