Basil Hayden's 10 Year Rye (Discontinued)

Having a hard time getting a clear read on this one, perhaps due to the watered down proof. The nose vassilates between chocolate and herbal (mostly dill) notes. There is a dollop of honey. Not unpleasant, but definitely odd. The herbal notes continue on the palate and almost border on some pickled notes, along with the classic rye licorice note and some spice. Predictably the finish is short and unremarkable. Overall, disappointing for such a nice aged stated pour that could of been so much more.

Terrible. Did not like this at all.

Nose: Bright, Tobacco, Musk, hinting of honey Notes: Sweet fruit like apple pie with spice (maybe allspice) Finish: Pleasant hug, tip of tongue tingles, firm on back tongue, creates noticeable salivation

Quick summary: Lacks a punch. Nose is light which also translates to the overall taste. Finish is where you finally start to pick up what you’re looking for in an aged rye. Nose: Light and simple. Subtle oak and almond. Palate: Smooth. Light proof lends to a lackluster bite. Have to really search for any distinguishable notes, even the rye. Finish: The highlight of the pour. You finally get the rye you were looking for with a hint of oak. Enjoy: Seldomly.

This tastes like leather. Leather everything. Maybe I’m sensitive to whatever chemical compound that is, but it’s too much.