SirDavis : Rye Whiskey

Characteristics and tasting tips for SirDavis Rye Whiskey

Tasting

Appearance
SirDavis Rye Whiskey shows a deep copper hue with mahogany highlights. Its brilliance and clarity underscore a fine concentration, with nuances that recall its sherry cask finish.

Nose
The aromas open with bitter oranges and raisins. Clear spices follow (clove, cinnamon, ginger), marrying with notes of cane sugar and caramel.

Palate
The attack is rich and silky, marked by buttery caramel, a spicy register (cinnamon, clove), and rye’s signature character. Accents of malt and biscuit appear, lifted by a touch of citrus bringing freshness. The finish is smooth and persistent, with honey, sultanas, and ripe cherry, offering a beautifully balanced length.

Food pairings and serving moments

Ideal neat at room temperature to appreciate its complexity and the balance between spice and fruit. A few drops of water can reveal additional nuances.

Other characteristics

Bottled at 44% ABV, SirDavis Rye Whiskey retains a generous texture and expressive aromatics. This profile aims to push the classic codes of American rye, offering harmony between intensity, caramel roundness, citrus and candied fruit, and a long finish marked by fine spices.

An American rye whiskey from Texas with innovative double maturation

SirDavis, an American whiskey born from family heritage

SirDavis is an American whiskey brand launched in 2024 by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter in partnership with Moët Hennessy (LVMH). The project pays tribute to Davis Hogue, a forebear farmer and Southern U.S. moonshiner from the Prohibition era, and asserts Texan roots. Crafted with the expertise of Dr. Bill Lumsden (master distiller at Glenmorangie and Ardbeg), the SirDavis style relies on a two-stage maturation approach, combining the structure of rye with a sherry cask finish that defines the brand’s profile. SirDavis highlights an identity that blends family heritage and technical rigor, seeking balance between spicy intensity and indulgent expression, at 44% ABV.

A Rye Whiskey crafted by an exceptional master distiller

This American whiskey is produced from a distinctive mash bill (51% rye, 49% malted barley), designed to unite rye’s spicy vivacity with barley’s silkiness. The process follows a two-step maturation: initial aging in American oak barrels, then a finish in Sherry casks, bringing depth, dried fruits, and gentle spice.