Daniel Davis
Hemingway Rye Signature Edition Review
NOSE
Light berries, rye grain, cinnamon spice, toasted oak, slight nutmeg, pie crust – all these well-integrated scents make up Hemingway Rye Signature Edition’s nose.
PALATE
The palate of Hemingway Rye Signature Edition is rich with rye spice, cinnamon bread, toasted caramel, and light red hots. The overall blend is mellower when it comes to the spice notes.
FINISH
The finish of Hemingway Rye Signature Edition consists of rye spice, cinnamon spice, caramel, sweet bread, baking spices, and a light sweet cinnamon sugar.
OVERALL
A rye finished in rum-seasoned oloroso sherry casks trumpets uniqueness as well as surprising drinkability – and that’s exactly what Hemingway Rye Signature Edition delivers. The 6-year Indiana rye and 4-year Kentucky rye from the same 95/5 mashbill blend nicely together, though it could use a few more years in the barrels for more aged flavors. Nonetheless, this rye is very enjoyable, rich with aroma and flavor – an easy-sipping whiskey that anyone can appreciate.
Classification: Blend of Straight Ryes Finished in Rum-Seasoned Oloroso Sherry Casks
Company: Hemingway Whiskey Company
Distillery: Sourced from undisclosed Indiana and Kentucky distilleries
Release Date: August 2023
Proof: 102
Age: NAS
Mashbill: Blend of Ryes:
-90% 6 Year Indiana Rye: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
-10% 4 Year Kentucky Rye: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Color: Golden Oak
MSRP: $80 (2023)
The Hemingway Rye Signature Edition is a unique and enjoyable rye that delivers on both aroma and flavor. The blend of Indiana and Kentucky rye provides a mellow yet rich spice experience, complemented by the rum-seasoned oloroso sherry cask finish. While it could benefit from a few more years in the barrel, it is still an easy-sipping whiskey that anyone can appreciate. Overall, a great addition to any whiskey collection.
The Hemingway Rye Signature Edition seems to be a well-balanced and flavorful rye whiskey. The combination of rye and sherry cask finishes adds a unique twist to the traditional rye taste. Overall, it seems like a smooth and enjoyable whiskey that can be enjoyed by all.