WhistlePig 10 Year Rye + Basil Hayden 10 Year Rye + Barrell Seagrass Rye Whiskey Bundle 3 x 750ml

This three bottle rye whiskey bundle is a curated flight across three distinct interpretations of premium American rye, each from a brand that has redefined the category in its own way. WhistlePig 10 Year Small Batch is the 100 proof Canadian sourced flagship that ignited the modern rye revolution, scoring 96 points from Wine Enthusiast and earning Best Rye Whiskey honors from Whisky Advocate. Basil Hayden 10 Year is the Jim Beam family's first age stated rye whiskey, a Kentucky straight rye bottled at a softer 80 proof for an approachable, sweet, oak forward profile that contrasts dramatically with the WhistlePig spice. Barrell Seagrass is the wildcard, a non age stated barrel strength (typically 118+ proof) blend of American and Canadian ryes finished separately in Martinique Rhum Agricole, Malmsey Madeira, and apricot brandy casks, then married for a tropical fruit forward expression unlike anything else in the category. Three different proofs, three different finishing philosophies, three different countries of origin among the source casks, all anchored by the rye grain. A complete tasting flight that demonstrates just how broad the rye category has become.

ABV / Proof

Tasting Notes

WhistlePig 10 Year: Nose of allspice, orange peel, anise, oak char, caramel. Palate sweet up front with rye spice and mint following. Long warm finish of butterscotch and caramel.

Basil Hayden 10 Year Rye: Nose of sweet vanilla, oak, and light fruit. Palate of approachable spice, oak, and caramel. Finish of faint tobacco and warm cinnamon heat. Light and easy drinking by design.

Barrell Seagrass: Nose of bright tropical esters, ripe apricot, honeydew, plum, sea salinity, and elderflower. Palate of pear, lychee, white grapefruit, cinnamon, rosemary, fennel, and rosehip with cask strength weight. Finish carries Madeira oxidation, apricot brandy sweetness, and lingering rye spice.

FAQ

Why these three ryes together? Each represents a different philosophy of the rye category. WhistlePig built the modern aged premium rye market with sourced Canadian distillate and Vermont bottling. Basil Hayden brought the Jim Beam family into age stated rye at an accessible 80 proof. Barrell Craft Spirits pushed cask finishing and barrel strength bottling into experimental territory. Together they cover the spectrum from approachable to assertive.

Are all three age stated? Two of them. WhistlePig 10 Year and Basil Hayden 10 Year both carry 10 year age statements. Barrell Seagrass is non age stated by design, though Barrell's Seagrass releases typically incorporate well aged stocks (the related Gray Label Seagrass uses 19+ year Canadian rye barrels).

What proofs am I getting? A 38 proof spread across the three. Basil Hayden at 80 proof for soft approachability, WhistlePig at 100 proof for the classic balance point, and Barrell Seagrass at roughly 118+ proof at true cask strength for full intensity.

How does Barrell Seagrass get its name? It is an ode to coastal memories. The blend of Martinique Rhum Agricole, Malmsey Madeira, and apricot brandy cask finishes produces tropical fruit, herbaceous, and maritime mineral notes that evoke a day on the beach. Named for the grassy oceanside character the rye grain takes on through this multi cask finishing.

How does this compare to other WhistlePig bundles? This bundle pairs WhistlePig with two outside premium brands, giving cross brand context. For a WhistlePig only flight, the four bottle WhistlePig Rye Bundle covers PiggyBack 6, Small Batch 10, Old World 12, and Estate Oak 15.

Where can I buy this Rye Whiskey Bundle online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.