Basil Hayden Malted Rye Whiskey NO20230712 The 2023 radiates intensity on

The 2023 radiates intensity on the palate—fine

and a young Bourbon

rose and poppy

Gentle oaky spice

but at 923 meters in the mountains above Valencia it becomes something else entirely

Basil Hayden Malted Rye Whiskey NO20230712 The 2023 radiates intensity onA 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 floralsweet, 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