Basil Hayden Malted Rye Whiskey
A category rarity: 100% malted rye. While malting is standard for barley, it's almost unheard of for rye grain. The malting process transforms rye's typically aggressive spice into something softer and more floral—sweet, almost gentle, with the spice still present but tamed. Created by eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe and launched in 2023 as a permanent addition to the Basil Hayden range. At 80 proof, this is an accessible, approachable rye that could convert people who think they don't like rye whiskey.
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A category rarity: 100% malted rye. While malting is standard for barley, it's almost unheard of for rye grain. The malting process transforms rye's typically aggressive spice into something softer and more floral—sweet, almost gentle, with the spice still present but tamed. Created by eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe and launched in 2023 as a permanent addition to the Basil Hayden range. At 80 proof, this is an accessible, approachable rye that could convert people who think they don't like rye whiskey.
