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Basil Hayden's Rye 10 Year Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 76 Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Beam Suntory, Inc. ~ James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Jim Beam)

COLOR: Golden honey. AROMA: Sweet vanilla and oak with a touch of light fruit. TASTE: Approachable spice and oak notes with hints of caramel. FINISH: Faint tobacco and warm cinnamon heat.

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Details

Proof: 80
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 40%
Aged: 10 years
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
Retail (MSRP): Provide this info

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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 90-100 Exceptional
  • 80-89 Very Good
  • 70-79 Average
  • 60-69 Below Average
  • 50-60 Drain Pour
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