Basil Hayden Dark Rye is a whiskey built for red-wine drinkers: a blend of Kentucky straight rye, Canadian rye from Alberta Distillers, and a measure of California port, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof). The port lends a deep ruby tint and a wave of dark fruit that no straight rye can offer.
Breaking Bourbon described strawberry jam and dark cherry against seasoned oak on the nose, a palate dominated by maraschino cherry, currant and plum with subtle oak, caramel and dry leather, and a finish where dark fruit persists and turns from sweet to savory, calling it “a full-flavored fruit-forward affair” for those who enjoy both red wine and whiskey. It is an easy sipper over ice, a natural in a Manhattan where it can replace some of the vermouth, and a gentle introduction for anyone who finds classic rye too sharp.
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