2020 24 Days of Whisk(e)y - Day 2

Hump Day! Today we have Basil Hayden's Dark Rye, 40% ABV. I had this a few years back and remember enjoying it, figured I'd try it again. This is a Kentucky Straight Rye, blended with Canadian Rye and Port. The Port is certainly noticeable on the color and does make this different than most ryes I've tried.

On the nose I find sweet fruit, wood and maybe some caramel. The taste I find caramel, fruit, oak and some spice. This has a dry finish, possibly from the Port, with a hint of spice and oak that lingers. With water I get more of the oak finish, but it doesn't change much. Not much rye on this one, it's a bit different and I probably do not like it as much as I had recalled. It can be found for under $40 usually, so for that price point it's all right, and it is fairly unique. Rated 2.75 / 5.0