There is a lot to like about Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition on paper — Ron Call along with his two sons has been doing interesting work. At 51% ABV), 750ml bottle MSRP $79 and $79.99. On the nose are aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, sugarcane, tea, tropical fruit, and sea salted , let us see if it lives up to expectations.
Nose
On the nose are aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, sugarcane, tea, tropical fruit, and sea salted caramel with hints of suede. offers notes of orange, dark fruits, chocolate, caramel, clove and nutmeg. In creating Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition, the family of Ernest Hemingway has collaborated with Hemingway Whiskey Company, which brings eight generations of whiskey making experience to the production of this whiskey expression. The Call family is represented by seventh-generation Master Distiller Ron Call along with his two sons, Call Family Ambassador Clayton and eighth-generation Master Distiller Jacob. The Call familys deep roots in American whiskey-making started in the late 1700s when Samuel Call started distilling whiskey on his Kentucky farm. Representing the Groth family is Hemingway Whiskey Company Founder and Leader Steve Groth and his two sons, Kyle, who brings his business strategy experience to the brand and Paul, who handles the creative side through content creation and writing. Steve Groth also co-founded and launched Angels Envy Bourbon prior to bringing the Hemingway Whiskey Company brand to life. Crafting a new signature whiskey is a significant endeavor for any distiller, and the entire Hemingway Whiskey team has worked hard to get it just right, said Jacob Call, a Master Distiller of Hemingway Whiskey Co. in a prepared statement. When tasting the new Signature Edition Rye Whiskey, youll get a smoothness mixed with complexity. It has the traditional rye spice notes but because it was finished in my dads rum-seasoned Oloroso Sherry casks, it has just the right sweetness to soften the spice. This is a whiskey we were all extremely proud to put our signatures on. Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition is available in 750ml bottles for an MSRP of $79.99 at retailers in Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee, as well new states for the brand including California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, South Carolina, and Texas. We review Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition, a blend of 90% six-year-old Indiana straight rye whiskey and 10% four-year-old Kentucky straight rye whiskey all of which are finished in rum-seasoned Oloroso Sherry Casks. (image via Hemingway Whiskey Company) Tasting Notes: Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition Vital Stats: 102 proof (51% ABV), 750ml bottle MSRP $79.99. Appearance: Tawny. Nose: On the nose are aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, sugarcane, tea, tropical fruit, and sea salted caramel with hints of suede. Palate: The palate offers flavors of spice, dark chocolate, Brazil nuts, maple, butterscotch, and fresh dates with hints of warm, buttered rye bread. Exotic and decadently aromatic, this rye whiskey expression offers a good balance of texture and complexity of flavor with a medium to long finish. Its very approachable with a lucious mouthfeel that successfully combines spiciness and fruit with rich notes of dark chocolate and a delicate hint of sea misted spearmint.
Palate
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The Bottom Line
Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $79.99. On the nose are aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, sugarcane, tea, tropical fruit, and sea salted represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
