Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml
$49.99
Regular price $42.99Basil Hayden is one of four bourbons in Jim Beam's Small Batch Bourbon Collection, alongside Knob Creek, Baker's, and Booker's, introduced in 1992 by legendary Master Distiller Booker Noe. It honors Meredith Basil Hayden Sr., a Maryland rye farmer who settled in Kentucky in 1785 and distilled with a higher percentage of rye than was typical at the time, a philosophy Booker Noe built the entire brand around.
Specs
- Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky
- Collection: Small Batch Bourbon Collection (est. 1992)
- Mash Bill: High-rye (roughly double standard bourbon rye content)
- ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Bright peach, mixed berries, light oak, and orange zest
- Palate: Smooth and mild, with honey, toasted nuts, cinnamon spice, rye bread, and dried fruit
- Finish: Medium length, clean, with lingering black tea, baking spice, and a touch of black pepper
Known as a gateway bourbon for countless newcomers thanks to its lighter body and approachable spice, Basil Hayden works equally well neat, on the rocks, or as the backbone of a classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Basil Hayden taste like?
Light and approachable, with peach, berry, and orange notes on the nose, honey and cinnamon spice on the palate, and a clean, gently peppery finish.
Why is Basil Hayden lower proof than Knob Creek or Booker's?
It was designed as the accessible entry point of the Small Batch Collection, bottled at 80 proof specifically to keep the high-rye spice approachable rather than intense.
What cocktails work best with Basil Hayden?
Its rye spice integrates well into a Manhattan or Old Fashioned, and it's smooth enough to enjoy neat or on the rocks.
$49.99
Regular price $42.99Basil Hayden is one of four bourbons in Jim Beam's Small Batch Bourbon Collection, alongside Knob Creek, Baker's, and Booker's, introduced in 1992 by legendary Master Distiller Booker Noe. It honors Meredith Basil Hayden Sr., a Maryland rye farmer who settled in Kentucky in 1785 and distilled with a higher percentage of rye than was typical at the time, a philosophy Booker Noe built the entire brand around.
Specs
- Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky
- Collection: Small Batch Bourbon Collection (est. 1992)
- Mash Bill: High-rye (roughly double standard bourbon rye content)
- ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Bright peach, mixed berries, light oak, and orange zest
- Palate: Smooth and mild, with honey, toasted nuts, cinnamon spice, rye bread, and dried fruit
- Finish: Medium length, clean, with lingering black tea, baking spice, and a touch of black pepper
Known as a gateway bourbon for countless newcomers thanks to its lighter body and approachable spice, Basil Hayden works equally well neat, on the rocks, or as the backbone of a classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Basil Hayden taste like?
Light and approachable, with peach, berry, and orange notes on the nose, honey and cinnamon spice on the palate, and a clean, gently peppery finish.
Why is Basil Hayden lower proof than Knob Creek or Booker's?
It was designed as the accessible entry point of the Small Batch Collection, bottled at 80 proof specifically to keep the high-rye spice approachable rather than intense.
What cocktails work best with Basil Hayden?
Its rye spice integrates well into a Manhattan or Old Fashioned, and it's smooth enough to enjoy neat or on the rocks.
