| Category | Rye |
|---|---|
| Country | Region | United States, Kentucky |
| Distillery | Jim Beam |
| Age statement | NAS |
| Alcohol % | Proof | 40% | 80 pf |
| Release | Rotation |
| Mash bill | Undisclosed |
| Cask type | Not provided |
| Price point | $40 |
| Bottle status | Completed |
Basil Hayden - Dark Rye
Bottle completed
Appearance / Color
Rich amber with ruby undertones.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Opulent oaky notes with dark berries and molasses.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Complex blend of caramel, dried fruit, and oak, with hints of spice.
Finish
Lingering dry finish with sweet fruit and rye spice aftertaste.
Right before the 19th century started, one Basil Hayden left Maryland and moved to Kentucky. Now, he was no rookie; he was a Master Distiller already, but he didn't know the rules of the Old Guard, so he used what he had on hand. He created a new breed of Bourbon with a high-rye mash bill and while the purists threw a few malocchios, the neighbors were mesmerized. Now, over two centuries later, the Noe family brings back the revolutionary devil-may-care recipes of Basil Hayden. Their Dark Rye is a masterful blend with a fantastic twist: Kentucky Rye brings a baseline of spice and oak, while Canadian Rye takes the flavor further. And because Basil Hayden's are spoiling us, they put a bit of Californian Port in the mix. Not a Port finish, they added it. The result is a delicious Whiskey that is great both neat or in cocktails. But you know, try it neat first and submerge yourself into the delicate flavor.
Basil Hayden - Dark Rye
Category: Rye
Country | Region: United States, Kentucky
Distillery: Jim Beam
Age statement: NAS
Alcohol: 40% | Proof: 80
Release: Rotation
Mash bill: Undisclosed
Cask type: Not provided
Price point: $40
Appearance / Color: Rich amber with ruby undertones.
Nose / Aroma / Smell: Opulent oaky notes with dark berries and molasses.
Flavor / Taste / Palate: Complex blend of caramel, dried fruit, and oak, with hints of spice.
Finish: Lingering dry finish with sweet fruit and rye spice aftertaste.
Right before the 19th century started, one Basil Hayden left Maryland and moved to Kentucky. Now, he was no rookie; he was a Master Distiller already, but he didn't know the rules of the Old Guard, so he used what he had on hand. He created a new breed of Bourbon with a high-rye mash bill and while the purists threw a few malocchios, the neighbors were mesmerized. Now, over two centuries later, the Noe family brings back the revolutionary devil-may-care recipes of Basil Hayden. Their Dark Rye is a masterful blend with a fantastic twist: Kentucky Rye brings a baseline of spice and oak, while Canadian Rye takes the flavor further. And because Basil Hayden's are spoiling us, they put a bit of Californian Port in the mix. Not a Port finish, they added it. The result is a delicious Whiskey that is great both neat or in cocktails. But you know, try it neat first and submerge yourself into the delicate flavor.