Basil Hayden Malted Rye
Rye Whiskey · Beam Suntory · Clermont, KY
Basil Hayden Malted 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 $60.
Tasting notes
Made from a 100% malted rye mashbill — malting the rye delivers a softer, more approachable rye character. Floral and dill aromas with hints of oak and caramel; cinnamon, sweet vanilla, and toasted rye bread on the palate; delicate chocolate and warm spice finish.
How it compares
- At $60, it is priced right around 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).