Question: is basil hayden a rye?
Answer: Whiskey Review: Basil Hayden's Rye Whiskey. As we wrote earlier this year, Basil Hayden's is a known for being a high-rye bourbon, with around twice as much rye in the mash bill as traditional bourbons and a spicy flavor profile to show it. ... Like its bourbon cousin, this rye is bottled at a light 80 proof.