Basil Haydens Rye Whiskey 750 ml

Basil Hayden's Rye is a straight rye whiskey from the Basil Hayden's brand, part of Beam Suntory's small-batch lineup, bottled at a lower proof than many ryes for a more approachable, easy-sipping style. Expect a nose of spicy rye grain balanced with vanilla, a smooth, moderately spicy palate with light caramel sweetness, and a clean, gentle finish that avoids the aggressive heat of higher-proof ryes. It's the kind of bottle that works equally well on a quiet weeknight as it does when company is over, without asking much of the drinker. It's built as an accessible entry point into rye whiskey for drinkers who find bolder ryes too intense.

How to drink Basil Hayden's Rye

Neat or on the rocks both work well; its softer proof also makes it forgiving in a Manhattan.

Whisky80 proof