It drinks well on its own but has enough structure and fruit intensity to anchor several classic wine cocktails

and roasted almonds wrapped in an extraordinarily silky texture

Dessert cocktail nights featuring espresso martinis or after-dinner sippers

A subtle thread of minerality anchors the aromatics beneath the tropical top notes

The Lavau family operation is run by brothers Benoit and Frédéric Lavau

Basil Haydens Dark Rye 750ML limit-2 It drinks well on itsBasil Hayden's Dark Rye 750ML is a blended American rye whiskey combining Kentucky straight rye, Canadian rye, and California port, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof). What distinguishes this expression from nearly every other rye on the shelf is its production approach: port wine is blended directly into the whiskey rather than used as a barrel finish, creating a distinctly fruit forward, approachable character uncommon in the rye category. Quick Facts: