Basil Hayden's 'Dark Rye' Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml) Dundee Hills In this first vintage we

In this first vintage we have specifically sourced two blocks: the Dijon Clone 667 and Mt

Also present: butter

though not as fine as recent vintages under Philippe Dhalluin

We use Russian filtering technology for an even smoother finish but make no mistake

sufficient mid-palate sap exists to buffer it over time

Basil Hayden's 'Dark Rye' Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml) Dundee Hills In this first vintage weCritic tasting note: "A blend of American rye, Canadian rye, and port. Gentle spice and sweet vanilla appear on the nose, but the impression of browning apple, wet leaves, and oxidized red wine are somewhat dreary. Simple and sweet up front, it feels thin, like fake maple syrup, with more sweet vanilla carried on a rather light body, almost resembling some rice whiskies." Whisky Advocate