The first permanent addition to the Basil Hayden's portfolio mingles Kentucky straight rye with Canadian rye, plus a splash of Port-style wine from California. All this yields a warming whiskey that leads with caramel and spice on nose and palate, finishing with a hint of cocoa and a distinctly juicy, almost tart cherry note. Sip or mix. (KN) The glasses I tried were variations on two themes smaller and tighter bowls and a more expansive bowl with a narrow, but flared opening. The Basil Hayden Dark