Basil Hayden Malted Rye Whiskey Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine Americano Amaro

Americano Amaro

and morello cherries meet Eastern spices—pink peppercorns

black cherry and crushed strawberry on the palate

the result is even more complex than previous releases

Basil Hayden Malted Rye Whiskey Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine Americano AmaroA category rarity: 100% malted rye. While malting is standard for barley, it's almost unheard of for rye grain. The malting process transforms rye's typically aggressive spice into something softer and more floralsweet, almost gentle, with the spice still present but tamed. Created by eighth generation master distiller Freddie Noe and launched in 2023 as a permanent addition to the Basil Hayden range. At 80 proof, this is an accessible, approachable