Basil Hayden’s Rye Whiskey is “inspired” by the brand’s core expression, which has a high rye mash bill and uses twice as much rye as traditional Bourbons, creating a spicy finish.

The new expression is a limited edition Kentucky straight rye whiskey said to offer a “deepened and distinctive taste” due to its use of re-barreled rye.

Basil Hayden’s re-barreled rye begins life as a four-year-old traditional rye whiskey that has been poured out of its barrels and aged for an additional seven years in newly charred quarter cask oak barrels.

The brand blends “just a touch” of this liquid with Kentucky straight rye whiskey to create the final expression. The process of re-barrelling “allows more interaction between the whiskey and the wood, resulting in a deeper, spicier flavor”, according to Basil Hayden’s.

Rob Mason, vice president of Bourbon at Beam Suntory, said: “The spicy character of rye has always been a signature part of what makes Basil Hayden’s special, so creating a rye whiskey was a natural fit.

“This limited edition release gives our fans a chance to experience everything they love about Basil Hayden’s Bourbon – its spicy character, smoothness, and approachable nature – in an interesting rye whiskey expression.”

Read More at source: The Spirits Business