Welcome back to the show! Today, we’re exploring a twist on the classic Basil Hayden — Basil Hayden Dark Rye Whiskey. It’s a bold, unconventional pour that brings together rye, Canadian influences, and a splash of port. Let’s break it down. 🥃
🌍 Behind the Blend
- Type: Rye whiskey blend — starts with Kentucky straight rye and includes Canadian rye whiskey, plus a dash of port wine for color and sweetness.
- Proof: 80 (40% ABV).
- Mash Bill: At least 51% rye (from the Kentucky component), mixed with Canadian rye and port-influenced spirit.
This isn’t your typical rye; it’s a bold experiment blending American and Canadian elements with a wine finish.
👃 Nose
A deep, red-hued pour with a sweet and fruity aroma:
- Red fruits (plum, cherry) and molasses from the port influence.
- Apple, banana, and a hint of rye spice up front.
👄 Palate
- Soft caramel and brown sugar open the flavor profile.
- A wave of black pepper spice slices through mid-palate.
- Then comes the port’s jam: figs, blackberry, and black cherry.
- Subtle orchard fruit (apple, banana) completes the taste.
Quite a journey—from sweet to spicy to jammy.
🔥 Finish
- A lingering warmth with black pepper, port fruit, and oak.
- The finish emphasizes the wine’s sugary tail, balanced by spice.
💬 Whiskey Community Reactions
From the r/bourbon crew:
“They actually dump port into the mix”
“For me, tastes like wine”
While some love its fruity charm others criticize the port addition and low proof.
🍹 How to Sip It
- Neat: You’ll get full jammy sweetness and finish.
- On the Rocks: Ice tames sweetness and surfaces oak and spice.
- Cocktails: Works in whiskey-forward drinks—especially an Old Fashioned with orange bitters, or a rye Mule.
✅ Final Thoughts
Basil Hayden Dark Rye is no ordinary rye—it’s a creative, port-infused whiskey that’s sweeter and softer than expected. If you love sweet, fruit-forward whiskey or want something unique for a cocktail, give it a try. But if you're craving classic rye spice or high proof, this blend might not hit the mark.
Rating: ⭐ 3.5/5
That’s the pour on Basil Hayden Dark Rye! Unconventional, fruity, and memorable—just don’t call it traditional rye. Until next time, stay curious and keep sippin’. Cheers! 🥃
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