90

Score

Basil Hayden Malted, 40%

Price: 60 Issue: Winter 2023 Reviewer: Julia Higgins Category: Rye Whiskey

Malty sweetness reigns supreme on the nose, though there’s plenty of cinnamon spice, whipped cream, chai latte, and a zing of raspberry syrup rounding it out. On the palate, more warming spice, with cinnamon in the spotlight: cinnamon babka, cinnamon doughnut, and cinnamon roll cheesecake. Sweet cinnamon takes the finish home, joined by cinnamon ice cream, French toast with whipped cream, and a hint of berry compote.