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Basil Hayden Malted Rye

Rye Basil Hayden
  • Distiller

    Beam Suntory

  • Bottler

    Beam Suntory

  • ABV

    40%

  • Age

    NAS

  • Price $30 to $59.99

Basil Hayden Malted Rye is a Kentucky Straight Rye Malt Whiskey made from a 100% malted rye mashbill.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 80
  • The Daily Pour
  • By David Morrow
  • Not overly complex, but I think it achieves the goal of a smooth, accessible rye — especially if you're a malt fan.
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  • Raided Score: 80
  • Breaking Bourbon
  • By Eric Hasman
  • Basil Hayden Malted Rye offers an array of cohesive and enjoyable flavors that you don’t often find in one sip, but the brand's 80 proof once again ultimately holds it back, and feeds into the position that it is finally time for Beam to up its proof.
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  • Raided Score: 100
  • The Whiskey Wash
  • By James Logan
  • If you are already a whiskey lover, or if you are looking for a "fancy" or small batch whiskey to try, this is a great place to start.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Drinkhacker
  • By Christopher Null
  • I’ve encountered no shortage of in-your-face rye whiskeys in recent years, to the point where I’m actively tired of them. This stuff hits the spot.
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  • Raided Score: 84
  • Distiller
  • By Amanda Schuster
  • Mintiness dominates the midpalate and carries the juicy finish with subtle hits of spice and a honeyed sweetness.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Sweet, super malty nose. Lots of vanilla and malt are joined by faint, musty rye undertones — dill, spearmint, anise — plus cola

  • Taste:

    Moderate mouthfeel with plenty of malt. Plenty of anise and cola are joined by cloves.

  • Finish:

    Short finish. Not a strong suit of the pour. Down and out, leaving behind not a whole lot: Some clove, some cereal grains.

  • Overall:

    Mostly enjoyable, malty pour. Not overly complex, but I think it achieves the goal of a smooth, accessible rye — especially if you're a malt fan.

  • Score:

    80

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

  • By David Morrow
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources