Basil Hayden's Two by Two Rye Whiskey 750ml

Basil Hayden's Two by Two Rye is a discontinued limited release that pushed the brand's high rye heritage in an unusual direction. Drawing on the spirit of the original high rye bourbon recipe, the blending team doubled down with an uncommon blend of two Kentucky straight rye whiskies and two Kentucky straight bourbon whiskies, married for a balance of bourbon's sweetness and rye's spice. The rye dominant blend reportedly brings together a 5 year and a 7 year high rye Kentucky straight rye with a 6 year and a 13 year Kentucky straight bourbon. Bottled at the brand's signature approachable 80 proof, it has become a sought after pour now that it is out of production.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Golden honey amber.

Nose: Rich caramel and brown sugar with soft rye and vanilla underneath.

Palate: A balanced blend of sweet rye and baked brown sugar with subtle layers of aged wood.

Finish: Long, warm and lingering with a gentle woody spice.

FAQ

Is Two by Two a rye or a bourbon?
It is a blend of both, four Kentucky straight whiskies in total, two ryes and two bourbons, with the rye component making up the majority of the blend.

Is this still in production?
No. Two by Two Rye was a limited release introduced in 2018 and has since been discontinued, which has driven up demand among collectors.

What ages went into the blend?
Beam Suntory disclosed a 5 year rye, a 7 year high rye rye, a 6 year bourbon and a 13 year bourbon, though the exact proportions remain proprietary.

How should I drink it?
At 80 proof it is soft and approachable, best enjoyed neat or over a single cube to let the rye spice and bourbon sweetness show.

Where can I buy Basil Hayden's Two by Two Rye online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.