SirDavis American Whisky Review

SirDavis American Whisky

A little background

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has partnered with Moët Hennessy to introduce SirDavis American Whisky, a bold new spirit that blends American tradition with global refinement. Named in tribute to Knowles-Carter’s great-grandfather Davis Hogue, a farmer and moonshiner in the Prohibition-era South, SirDavis embodies both heritage and innovation. This unique whiskey, crafted by Moët Hennessy’s five-time International Whisky Competition Master Distiller of the Year, Dr. Bill Lumsden, features a pioneering mash bill of 51% rye and 49% barley. SirDavis American Whisky is finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, bottled at 88 proof, and carries a retail price of $90 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Straw

Nose

Orange peel, vanilla, cinnamon, whipped cream, hazelnut, spiced pear, roasted marshmallow, and baking spice.

Palate

Orange cream, butterscotch, coffee, spearmint, graham cracker, hazelnut, nutmeg, toffee, dried fruit, rye spice, and a nuttiness.

Finish

Hazelnut, dried fruit, pecans, cereal grain, grape, cognac, and spice.

In closing

In conclusion, SirDavis American Whisky impresses with its approachable, sweet, and herbally nuanced profile. The orange-forward nose and smooth, fruit-laden flavors make it a pleasant sipper, offering a gentle evolution from nose to finish. While the medium-long finish holds a nice balance of sweetness, nuttiness, and a hint of dryness, it leaves you wondering what a higher proof might bring to the experience. At its current proof, SirDavis delivers a satisfying, if somewhat restrained, pour that’s elevated by its unique heritage and craftsmanship. For a celebrity whisky, it stands among the best—a solid introduction with the potential to become exceptional.
 
NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of SirDavis. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.

SirDavis American Whisky

88 Proof
SirDavis American Whisky
7.8

Nose

 7.9/10

Palate

 7.8/10

Finish

 7.8/10

Complexity

 7.8/10

Value

 7.5/10

The Good

  • Approachable
  • Good flavors

The Bad

  • Price
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Matthew Evans

Matthew is the founder/owner of Whiskey Consensus and lead whiskey geek for the brand. He likes his whiskey served neat at cask strength and always jumps at the chance to learn something new.

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