Whiskey Review: Basil Hayden’s Rye Whiskey

Easy-sipping is the name of the game here. This is a well-balanced and very approachable whiskey; in fact, I find myself a little disappointed at just how easy-sipping it is. For an expression whose supposed aim was to lean into rye, this whiskey is quite meek and mellow, and, at 80 proof, nearly faint on the palate.rnrnOn the other hand, I want to be careful not to say “approachable” dismissively. This is a pleasant dram, and I can see it being a nice introduction to rye whiskey for folks who typically drink bourbon.