Hemingway First Edition Straight Rye Whiskey – Rum Seasoned Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
100 proof
Blend of 9-year and 4-year whiskey
Rye
Hemingway Whiskey
$110
Nose
Deep sweetness, buttery, creamy vanilla, buttery vanilla, little bit of spicy kick
Palate
Plenty of spice with meat on the bones, savory character with nutty notes, ossobuco-like flavor profile, creamy with rich meatiness, ripe cherry through toasted oak, caramel and cinnamon
Finish
Soft, sweet, and warm finish
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
An exceptional and unexpected rye whiskey that transcends traditional rye character with savory, meaty, and nutty complexity from the rum-seasoned Oloroso finish, delivering impressive complexity at 100 proof.
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5.0
Perfection
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