Basil Hayden's 10 Year Rye (Discontinued)

Smooth with a really pleasant spice note.

Notes of fruit on the nose. Spicy, fruity, smooth.

Got this as part of a package deal on discount, or else I would not have bought myself. Nose: very faint and gentle, with just a tad of vanilla and mint sneaking through. No oak, despite the age statement. Palate: tastes like a bourbon, with the smallest hint of very generic rye spice. Mouth feel is super watery and generally vague. Mashbill is not disclosed, but I’m guessing barely legal rye. I would mistake this for a bourbon blind probably. Finish: what finish? No oak, despite the age statement, and really nothing lingers at all. This is a huge flop. I understand that some people enjoy low proof whiskey. That is fine. This product however, is not fine. Especially for the price tag. One can get a 140 proof monster, single barrel, 10 year old rye from Barrell for just 10-15 bucks more. Do that, then water down and you have way more volume and likely way more taste. In all seriousness, I don’t understand who thought this would be a good product. Sagamore is 83 proof, less than half the price, and way more flavorful, if you’re looking for a good low proof rye. Very disappointed in this product, and the Hayden’s line in general.

Full, spicy and smooth.