Hemingway Rye Whiskey First Edition

I discovered this at a bar from a resort i was staying at in Key West. Made locally and named after the famous writer. I must say i was quite impressed with this. So much so that i requested another pour afterwards. The nose contained a mix of elements. Namely that of the brown/burnt sugar variety. A hint of vanilla as well. The combination gave off a slight creme brulee essence. The palate detected more of the vanilla with a dash of burnt sugar. What made it more worthwhile was the rye spice that was quite prominent that later gave way to the oak and leather towards the lasting finish. There was tickle of ethanol that subsided after the first couple of sips. It was smooth sailing afterwards. I spread the word with fellow drinkers and we almost crushed the whole bottle. If you're ever in the Key West vicinity, I recommend you seek this out and give it a whirl.

Probably the best rye that I have had in a long time. A perfect mix of smoothness and complexity.

Oaky, brown sugar, fruity, caramel, vanilla

Great tasting rye. It’s got a lot going on to enjoy. Take your time with it, plus warm up with a easy sipper.

The nose is loaded with baked rye bread, some vanilla and hints of oak & alcohol. The viscosity is incredible and a very creamy on the palate. It’s as if im “eating” as well as enjoyably drinking this Rye. There are definitely the notes of Rye, and the the initial taste is vanilla & bread, bur followed very quickly by the spice, ground pepper and heat of the Rye. This is 100-proof and flexes its higher-proof muscles to let you know what you’re dealing with when you drink it! The finish is warm and enjoyable. No “Kentucky Hug” In short, this is well worth seeking it out. If you find it…. Be sure to try it!!!

This was an outstanding rye. Hit just the right amount of traditional spicy/floral rye notes while still having some smooth edges of vanilla, dried fruit, and caramel more indicative of a "Kentucky style" rye.