Basil Hyaden’s - Two by Two Rye Whiskey, LTD. Release

May 30, 2022 · #15

Bottle completed

CategoryRye
Country | RegionUnited States, Kentucky
DistilleryJim Beam
Age statement5 years
Alcohol % | Proof40% | 80 pf
ReleaseJuly 2018, Limited release
Mash billUndisclosed
Cask typeNew american white oak
Price point$45
RegionKentucky
Bottle statusCompleted
Basil Hyaden’s - Two by Two Rye Whiskey, LTD. Release bottle reference image

Appearance / Color

Golden honey

Nose / Aroma / Smell

Rich caramel on the nose with sweet aromas of brown sugar and hints of woody rye.

Flavor / Taste / Palate

Smooth and medium-bodied blend of sweet flavors and opulent rye with woody accent.

Finish

Long, warm and lingering.

The holy quaternity of Rye and Bourbon. This limited-release is a delicacy to behold. To create an elusive concoction that offers the spiciness of a rye and the sweetness and finish of a Bourbon, Basil Hayden's magicians came up with a wonderful blend of not two, not three, but four Whiskeys. They blended two Ryes and two Bourbons (hence the name): a five- and seven-year-old Kentucky Straight Ryes, and a 6- and 13-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbons. Beyond that frontier, there's an experience full of caramelly and sugary aromas, sweet and spicy flavors and a lingering finish that is simply... Incredible! Basil Hayden's distillery has a long history: it was established late in the 18th century by - yes, you guessed it - Basil Hayden. Basil was a self-taught wild card who created his own interpretation of Bourbon, using high-rye mash bill, combining the spiciness of rye with sweetness of corn. He ruffled some purist feathers, but people were loving it. And over 200 years later, you'll love it too.

Basil Hyaden’s - Two by Two Rye Whiskey, LTD. Release

May 30, 2022 · GMWC #15

Basil Hyaden’s - Two by Two Rye Whiskey, LTD. Release bottle reference image

Bottle Specs

Category
Rye
Distillery
Jim Beam
Country | Region
United States, Kentucky
Age Statement
5 years
Alcohol / Proof
40% / 80 pf
Price Point
$45
Mash Bill
Undisclosed
Cask Type
New american white oak
Release
July 2018, Limited release

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Golden honey

Nose

Rich caramel on the nose with sweet aromas of brown sugar and hints of woody rye.

Palate

Smooth and medium-bodied blend of sweet flavors and opulent rye with woody accent.

Finish

Long, warm and lingering.

The holy quaternity of Rye and Bourbon. This limited-release is a delicacy to behold. To create an elusive concoction that offers the spiciness of a rye and the sweetness and finish of a Bourbon, Basil Hayden's magicians came up with a wonderful blend of not two, not three, but four Whiskeys. They blended two Ryes and two Bourbons (hence the name): a five- and seven-year-old Kentucky Straight Ryes, and a 6- and 13-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbons. Beyond that frontier, there's an experience full of caramelly and sugary aromas, sweet and spicy flavors and a lingering finish that is simply... Incredible! Basil Hayden's distillery has a long history: it was established late in the 18th century by - yes, you guessed it - Basil Hayden. Basil was a self-taught wild card who created his own interpretation of Bourbon, using high-rye mash bill, combining the spiciness of rye with sweetness of corn. He ruffled some purist feathers, but people were loving it. And over 200 years later, you'll love it too.

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