Basil Hayden's 10 Year Rye
80 Proof
10 Years
Kentucky Rye
Jim Beam
$70
Nose
Fresh canned peaches with delicate floral notes reminiscent of fresh cut flowers and spring aromas. Light and refreshing waft with a subtle peach sugar syrup quality.
Palate
Super light and airy with grassy notes, green boiled peanuts, hints of nutty peanut flavors, a touch of fruit, and subtle white pepper spice. Very simple, not complex or layered.
Finish
The finish just kind of disappears with very little to nonexistent presence. A gentle bitterness reminiscent of biting into green fruit with hints of caramel and vanilla, but it doesn't hang around.
Overall Score
3 / 5
An accessible, light 80-proof rye designed for introducing new drinkers to the category rather than satisfying experienced whiskey collectors.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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Average
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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