Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition
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Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition is a tribute to the art of storytelling and the legacy of the great American writer, Ernest Hemingway. Crafted in the United States, this rye whiskey is the result of a collaboration by a team with a combined distilling experience spanning over 230 years across generations in Kentucky. The "First Edition" of Hemingway Rye Whiskey is an exquisite blend of 94% 9-year-old Indiana Straight Rye and 6% 4-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye. This exceptional blend is then meticulously finished in casks previously seasoned with rum and Oloroso Sherry, adding unique and complex flavor dimensions to the rye.
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Bottle details
| Type | Rye Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hemingway |
| Origin | Indiana and Kentucky, United States |
| Age | Blend of 9-year-old Indiana Straight Rye and 4-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye |
| Strength | 51% ABV (102 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | rye-dominant mash bill |
| Cask | rum, oloroso sherry |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a rye for drinkers who like to see how a whiskey is put together: a blend of 94% 9-year-old Indiana Straight Rye and 6% 4-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye, finished in casks previously seasoned with rum and Oloroso Sherry, and bottled at 102 proof. The older Indiana rye brings depth and the spicy, earthy grip the grain is known for. The finish layers in dried fruit, brown sugar and caramel over oak and black pepper. That pairing of bold rye spice with a rounder, sweeter edge is what sets it apart. It rewards slow sipping neat, and it has the strength and structure to anchor a Manhattan or Old Fashioned without getting lost. It suits the rye fan ready to explore cask finishes as well as the collector who values a clearly stated blend recipe. We carry it because the recipe is spelled out plainly and the glass backs it up. As a tribute to Ernest Hemingway, it also makes a natural gift for readers who love a good pour.
Pairs well with
- Charcuterie and cured meats — The rye's black pepper and baking spice cut through salty, fatty cured meats while the sherry-cask fruit balances them.
- Caramel or dried-fruit desserts — The brown sugar, caramel and dried fruit from the rum and Oloroso Sherry finish echo those flavors directly in the dessert.
- Evening with a Hemingway novel — A slow pour of this tribute bottle gives its layered rye spice and oak time to unfold while you read.
Questions about this bottle
What whiskeys go into this blend?
What whiskeys go into this blend?
It is a blend of 94% 9-year-old Indiana Straight Rye and 6% 4-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye, built on a rye-dominant mash bill.
What does the rum and Oloroso Sherry cask finish add?
What does the rum and Oloroso Sherry cask finish add?
After blending, the whiskey is finished in casks previously seasoned with rum and Oloroso Sherry. That finish layers sweetness and complexity over the rye's spice, bringing out dried fruit, brown sugar and caramel alongside oak, baking spice and black pepper.
How strong is it, and how should I drink it?
How strong is it, and how should I drink it?
It is bottled at 51% ABV, or 102 proof. You can sip it neat in a whisky glass, serve it over ice to open new layers as it dilutes, or use it in a Manhattan, Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.
Is it a good gift?
Is it a good gift?
Yes, especially for rye enthusiasts or fans of Ernest Hemingway, since the whiskey was created as a tribute to the writer and his storytelling legacy. It comes in a standard 750 ml bottle and suits special occasions.
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