{"product_id":"basil-hayden-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","title":"Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBasil 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDistillery: Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCollection: Small Batch Bourbon Collection (est. 1992)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMash Bill: High-rye (roughly double standard bourbon rye content)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eABV: 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNose: Bright peach, mixed berries, light oak, and orange zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePalate: Smooth and mild, with honey, toasted nuts, cinnamon spice, rye bread, and dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Medium length, clean, with lingering black tea, baking spice, and a touch of black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKnown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does Basil Hayden taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight and approachable, with peach, berry, and orange notes on the nose, honey and cinnamon spice on the palate, and a clean, gently peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy is Basil Hayden lower proof than Knob Creek or Booker's?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat cocktails work best with Basil Hayden?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts rye spice integrates well into a Manhattan or Old Fashioned, and it's smooth enough to enjoy neat or on the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Basil Hayden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42732269961300,"sku":"BH-KSB-750","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/basil-haydens-kentucky-straight-bourbon-5767449.png?v=1764802405","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/basil-hayden-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}