Basil Hayden's - Dark Rye
Price: $38.45
| Producer | Basil Hayden's |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Kentucky |
| Style | Rye |
| Sku | 01774 |
Basil Hayden's Description
Basil Hayden's whiskeys are known for standing out in the crowd. The distinctive flavor of Basil Hayden’s
Bourbon was originally inspired by the legend of a family recipe said to date back to 1796 when Master
Distiller Basil Hayden Sr. broke 'the rules' and went off-the-beaten-path mixing the spiciness of rye with the
smoothness of corn to create a light-bodied, mixable and smooth bourbon. Today, Basil Hayden's is crafting
its own story by providing a welcoming, yet versatile, sipping experience for whiskey drinkers of all
experience and taste levels to share with friends and family.
Basil Hayden’s continues to deliver approachable and unexpected flavor to the whiskey community with the
release of a remarkable new expression – Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye, the first-ever permanent addition to the
Basil Hayden’s portfolio.
Much like Basil Hayden’s flagship bourbon, Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye is designed to stand out in the ever-
expanding crowd of American whiskies. Uniting the duo of Kentucky straight rye whiskey and Canadian rye with a splash of California port, Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye offers an ideal sipping experience through
harmoniously layered flavor. The spiciness of Kentucky straight rye whiskey pays homage to the high-rye
content and trademark spice of Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, and balances seamlessly with the soft, rounded
presence of Canadian rye from the award-winning Alberta Distillery. A finishing touch of California port ties
a bow of sweetness and deep ruby-color on this unprecedented blend.
Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye offers an unparalleled complexity and richly flavored sipping experience, while
staying true to the unique approachability and style of Basil Hayden’s Bourbon.
Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye is best enjoyed when sipped neat, on the rocks or as the base to a modern-day twist on a Boulevardier cocktail. The rich, fruity sweetness and spice of the rye whiskey provides an impeccably firm counterbalance to the bitterness of apéritifs and other liqueurs typically found in cocktails. The expression features the following characteristics:
Color: Deep, rich amber with ruby undertones.
Aroma: Oaky notes balanced with dark berries and molasses.
Taste: Complex blend of caramel, dried fruit, and oak with additional notes of spice and a rounded mouthfeel.
Finish: Lingering dried fruit with a hint of sweetness and rye spice notes.
