Tasting Notes

Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye is a distinctive blend that combines Kentucky rye, Canadian rye, and a touch of port wine for added depth and sweetness. The nose opens with rich aromas of dark fruit, caramel, and vanilla layered over rye spice. On the palate, it is smooth and approachable, offering flavors of dried cherry, plum, and blackberry balanced by notes of toffee, baking spice, and oak. The texture is soft and rounded, leading into a long, warming finish with lingering fruit, caramel, and gentle spice.

Food Pairings

As a starter, pair it with charcuterie, roasted almonds, or spiced pecans. For a main course, it complements roasted duck with cherry glaze, grilled pork tenderloin, or barbecue ribs. In the cheese course, creamy gorgonzola, aged cheddar, or manchego bring out its fruit-driven depth. For dessert, it pairs beautifully with dark chocolate truffles, berry tarts, or bread pudding with caramel sauce.