Basil Hayden’s Rye Whiskey Sip Whiskey Raisin dares to temper -

Raisin dares to temper - and succeeds – but oak takes control

Aiko Importers was able to acquire the whisky

warm and fresh

the high proportion of bourbon barrels create a distinct balance of classic Islay character and fresh floral complexity

but finish our whiskey "in-bottle"

Basil Hayden’s Rye Whiskey Sip Whiskey Raisin dares to temper -To produce this very special batch of Basil Haydens Rye we employed a long known but rarely used re barreling technique. We start by aging a traditional rye four years, then transfer it to newly charred quarter cask barrels to age an additional seven years. The smaller barrels create more contact with the oak and allows more air to breathe into the cask. The result is an incredibly deep flavor. Its not easy or quick, but blending just a small amount