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Review: Beyoncé’s SirDavis Whisky

Whether you like the flavor or not, you cannot deny that the release of SirDavis has made waves in the whisky industry.

OVERALL RATING

7
$75
  • Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant with over a decade of experience in whisky retail and online whisky education. Best known for hosting Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, he is dedicated to making whisky accessible and enjoyable by cutting through jargon and complexity.
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Tasting Notes

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A collaborative effort between Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, featuring the wonderful nose of Dr. Bill Lumsden of Ardbeg and Glenmorangie fame. Featuring a mash-bill of 51% rye and 49% malted barley, it is one of the more unusual American spirits on the market as it features no corn as a natural sweet counterpart to the powerful flavours of rye and barley.
Appearance:
Orange Marmalade
Nose:
An instant hit of spicy rye, molasses, and the scent of a whisky soaked dive bar. There is something about the rye in this that makes me think of soaked whisky barrels, or a bar top that is covered in a myriad of everything they serve. There are also some very nice candied almonds, powdered sugar elements to it that counter the rye spice very nicely. The malty element isn’t that pronounced on the nose, that in itself is quite impressive, although you do get some breads notes from the rye, as well as a little touch of mint moving through everything.
Palate:
Slightly bittersweet start with dark chocolate, mint, and vanilla essence – there seems to be something a little vermouth/amaro about it as well, almost those strawberry/rhubarb notes of something like Cocchi Torino.

It has a soft quality to it that doesn’t really reflect the price tag, especially when you think of ryes that are cheaper and delivery much more on the palate.
Finish:
A slight acrid dryness to it that would be balanced out with some corn in the mix. I can feel all of the moisture missing in the middle of tongue. You get some nice notes of orange and ginger, almost like Angostura bitters.
Comments:
I think this is perfectly fine when it comes to a rye taste. Its welcoming and soft for that style of whisky. But, for what you can get for half the price, with no celebrity attachment to it, I would say they’re better whiskies. Something like Sazerac, Rittenhouse, FEW, and Woodford all have a fair bit more going for a lot less money.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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