Can easily be enjoyed by itself over ice but I will occasionally splash Coke for an interesting flavor. Even though it doesn't make it taste better, bottle presentation is definitely in the lead in my opinion.

I just purchased Basil Hayden Dark Rye. This is the smoothest Whiskey ever !! The blend with port makes a great drink with a cigar fantastic!!! The aftertastes are superb!!! I can't wait to give this to my friends for their birthday!! Excellent job distillers !!!!

There is nothing better than a bourbon with a brief finish. Quite the opposite- you don't want that with friendships, so I highly recommend introducing BH to your friends who enjoy a smooth sip. It guarantees that they'll have it when you visit them. It is simply put, the best bourbon.

I started enjoying Basil years ago after one of my hunting buddies broke out a bottle after a long cold day in the duck blind. I've been enjoying Basil Hayden's on the rocks ever since! The best tasting, easiest sipping bourbon on the market with a super smoothe finish.

With lower alcohol %, the mix of flavors can be enjoyed by straight sipping, as I prefer. Even enjoying the smell before the sip is not preceded by a harsh, pepper nose hit as in higher proofs. I am not a beginner to Bourbon, however I'm appreciating less (alcohol) is more enjoyment. So happy to have first experienced BH, '23 Thanksgiving in Newport, RI @ Fleming's steak house.

Exploring bourbon in the UK is more challenging as we're limited in our choice. Had heard about this smooth bourbon from my local whisky dealer and he managed to get a bottle for me. First sip and I was converted. It has everything I want in a bourbon, complex, full of flavour and depth but wonderfully light. Am now spreading the word in UK and have given a bottle to all my close friends for Christmas! Absolutely wonderful!

Tried Basil Hayden's Bourbon for the first time tonight and found this high-rye whiskey to be a lovely lightly spiced complement to Yardbirds shrimp and grits dish. It laid softly on my palate and left a pleasant burning sensation lingering on my tongue.

I was given a bottle of Basil Hayden's as a gift in exchange for a custom bicycle I had built and given to one of my most respected partners. I cherished the bottle unopened, but when I finally opened it...and tasted it, I became a fan for life. I will always look for it on the wall of a fine establishment, enjoy it slowly with special people and cherish the memories it brings.....

A friend bought me a bottle for Christmas...it is smooth going down...taste great....more friends love the smoothness...it is the only bourbon I drink without a mixer...taste woody and fruity...........................:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Rye tends to tastes too earthy & peety for me, but the port that is unconventionally blended in this short run of rye makes for the perfect balance. This rye pays great homage to the unconventional ways of the original Bad Boy of Distilling, Basil Hayden. Thank you Basilio of Dutch Fred's NYC for the recommendation. PS typing this review at the bar right now.