SirDavis American Whisky by Beyonce
SirDavis American Whisky by Beyonce is the most talked-about American whisky launch in years: a joint venture between Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Moët Hennessy — the first spirits brand developed internally by Moët Hennessy in the US — crafted with five-time International Whisky Competition Master Distiller of the Year Dr. Bill Lumsden. The recipe is a rare one: 51% rye and 49% malted barley, finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, bottled at 88 proof (44% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 88 proof (44% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Mash bill: 51% rye / 49% malted barley
- Finish: Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
- Origin: Distilled in Indiana; finished, blended and bottled in Texas
- Creators: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter x Moët Hennessy; Dr. Bill Lumsden
- Accolades (brand-claimed): Best In Class, 2023 SIP Awards; Gold / 95 pts, 2023 NY Int'l Spirits Competition; 93 pts, 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Reimagine Whisky
SirDavis is named for Davis Hogue — Beyoncé's great-grandfather, a Prohibition-era moonshiner and farmer — and it was built to break the mold: rye's spice married to malted barley's elegance, then finished in PX sherry casks for a harmony of spice and sublime fruit. Launched in August 2024, it arrived with the full weight of LVMH behind it and Dr. Bill Lumsden — the Glenmorangie and Ardbeg legend — shaping every cask. Browse the SirDavis collection and explore more American whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Deep copper in the glass. Aroma of tangy Seville oranges and sun-kissed raisins with clove, cinnamon, ginger, Demerara sugar and toffee. The taste is rich and buttery — toffee followed by cinnamon, clove and classic rye spice, then soft malty-biscuity notes with a vibrant citrus top note. A soft, lingering honeyed finish reminiscent of plump sultanas and ripe cherries.
How to Enjoy
Neat to experience the full rye-meets-malt arc, or over a large cube as an after-dinner pour. The sherry finish also makes it a compelling base for a Manhattan with a darker, fruitier profile than usual.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SirDavis whisky made from?
51% rye and 49% malted barley, finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, bottled at 88 proof.
Where is SirDavis made?
Distilled in Indiana (the producer is not publicly named), then finished, blended and bottled in Texas.
Who created SirDavis?
Founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter in a joint venture with Moët Hennessy, crafted with Master Distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden; launched August 2024.
Order SirDavis American Whisky online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — the Beyoncé x Moët Hennessy collaboration redefining American whisky.