Basil Hayden Dark Rye

Awful!

Not sure if I really liked this one too much. It’s a smooth drinker and as many other reviewers said, it’s sweet. Not sickly candy sweet but definitely sweeter than I would like a rye whiskey to be. Overall it’s a nice after dinner drink or even with a nice Connecticut cigar it would compliment well. Just not my everyday go to rye especially at $40/bottle.

On the nose, ripe red fruits, sugar, maple syrup and a slight spiced yeast aroma. On the palate, sweet and fruity. More Port than Rye. The wine takes over upon the first taste. Super desserty, easy drinking and smooth.