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Basil Hayden Dark Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

  • PRODUCER:

    James B. Beam Distilling Co.

  • REGION:

    Kentucky, United States

  • AGING:

    NAS

It all begins with Kentucky Rye, providing a firm foundation of spice, oak, dried fruit, and subtle molasses undertones for this release to build upon. From there, Canadian Rye from our award-winning Alberta Distillery is skillfully layered in. A touch of California Port, and its complementary notes of ripe fruit, provides the third and final layer to a whiskey just as at home on the rocks as it is in a cocktail.

Full in flavor, yet delicately nuanced, you’d be wise to grab a bottle of our Dark Rye to experience this magical blend for yourself.

40% ABV / 80 Proof

750 ML

"Two flavorful whiskies and a touch of port tastefully converge in our one-of-kind Dark Rye"
- The Distillers
$49.99

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Blending is an art form, and our Dark Rye is your chance to own what might very well be a masterpiece.

It all begins with Kentucky Rye, providing a firm foundation of spice, oak, dried fruit, and subtle molasses undertones for this release to build upon. From there, Canadian Rye from our award-winning Alberta Distillery is skillfully layered in. A touch of California Port, and its complementary notes of ripe fruit, provides the third and final layer to a whiskey just as at home on the rocks as it is in a cocktail.

Full in flavor, yet delicately nuanced, you’d be wise to grab a bottle of our Dark Rye to experience this magical blend for yourself.

Tasting Notes:

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 back notes of spice and a rounded mouthfeel.

Finish: Lingering dried fruit with a hint of sweetness and rye spice.

About the Producer

James B. Beam Distilling Co.

Crafted in 1992 by Booker Noe as part of the Small Batch collection, Basil Hayden introduced a more subtle side of bourbon compared to its counterparts.

This style of bourbon was inspired by 1792 whiskey pioneer Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr., a rye farmer from Maryland who moved to Kentucky and began distilling. He chose to distill his bourbon with a higher percentage of rye, and Booker set out to create a similar high-rye mash bill that would offer the same refined, approachable taste profile.

Today, this bourbon stands as a tribute to Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr.’s high-rye mash bill ingenuity, as well as to Booker Noe, a true innovator who sought to welcome new drinkers into whiskey.

What makes this bourbon special are the eight generations behind it. Each of the family distillers has a spirit of their own, building on the Beam legacy of those who came before. Genuine, quality ingredients distilled by craftsmen without compromise. That’s bourbon made the Beam way.

We get to work with world class partners on all kinds of projects. Like protecting the water and inspiring the next generation of bourbon makers. They have been pioneers since day one, and  have no intention of stopping.

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