Product description
Whiskey Two by Two Rye debuted in July 2018 as the third rye-based version of the Basil Hayden's brand (the previous two were Basil Hayden's Rye and Basil Hayden's Dark Rye).
This time we got a blend of rye whiskey and bourbon – 5-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye, 7-year-old “high rye” Kentucky Straight Rye, 13-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon and 6-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The producer does not disclose the formulas of the mash components, we have heard that the share of rye whiskey in the final product is 80%. We also know that Jim Beam uses at least two bourbon formulas and two rye whiskey formulas.
Nose : lots of oak, toasted rye bread, white pepper, cocoa powder, vanilla, brown sugar, baked plantains and a pinch of ginger.
Palate : wholemeal bread slice, mixed dried herbs, white pepper, ginger, vanilla, toffee, caramel, chocolate bar and toasted oak.
Finish: medium long, with notes of spices, oak tannins, roasted nuts and a trace of leather.