Basil Hayden Caribbean Reserve Rye
Rye Whiskey · Beam Suntory · Clermont, KY
Basil Hayden Caribbean Reserve Rye is a rye whiskey from Beam Suntory in Clermont, KY. It is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $45.
Tasting notes
A limited-edition blend of 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye and 4-year-old Canadian Rye, finished with Black Strap Rum. Notes of brown sugar, molasses, and dark spice alongside classic rye character. Now discontinued.
How it compares
- At $45, it is priced 31% below the median rye whiskey in the catalog ($65).
- At 80 proof it runs 20 proof points lower than the typical rye whiskey here (100 proof).