Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 70 cl

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Images represent the intended product however, bottle designs, artwork, packaging and current batch release or proof may be updated from the producer without notice. s great-grandfather and the first Heydon (then switching to Hayden), moved from Virginia to Maryland in 1678, settling in St. It is 80 proof, in contrast with its three sibling brands of higher alcohol concentration ( Knob Creek, Booker's, and Baker's). A Kentucky Straight bourbon with a hearty helping of rye, Basil Hayden's has a light, peppery spice, faint hints of peppermint and a touch of honey sweetness.

With more Rye than a traditional Bourbon and its trademark spicy finish, its easy to enjoy straight or in a classic cocktail. One of the rising stars in the premium bourbon market, following in the UK of this stunning Bourbon is growing down to it's sensationally distinctive looks and it's exceptional quality.

Clement's Bay, where the family remained until Basil led his band of Catholic families into present-day Nelson County, Kentucky.

Palate Rice Krispies, toasted cereal progressing to popcorn with gentle marshmallow, custard cream sweetness. s high-rye mash bill ingenuity, as well as to Booker Noe, a true innovator who sought to welcome new drinkers into whiskey. The distinctiveness lies in the storage of this Small Batch Bourbon, for which only casks of the highest quality have been selected. Basil Hayden's Bourbon has a high rye content (30%) in the mashbill which makes this drier and spicier than your average bourbon. The company says it uses a mash identical to Knob Creek, [2] which is similar to that originally utilized by Hayden in 1792.Some sweet honey also plays a role as a contrast point and gives the whiskey another special component. You will not be able to complete your purchase of spirit/liquor products if you enter a PO Box or are in one of those locations. Not yet privy to the old guard’s ‘rules’ of bourbon, legend has it that Basil set out to make a batch simply using the ingredients he had on hand, unaware of what the traditionalists might think of his mash. Created in 1796 by Basil Hayden, who went against the grain (no pun intended) by adding in rye into the traditional corn-based mashbill.

Yes, I would like to receive communications about news, products, events, and promotions from Basil Hayden and the James B. He chose to distill his bourbon with a higher percentage of rye, and Booker set out to create a similar high-rye mash bill that would offer the same refined, approachable taste profile. It is incredibly easy going and would be a good introduction to the delights of the other Jim Beam range and a prelude .Distilled at the Jim Beam Distillery and introduced in 1992 and named after a famous Kentuckian who led twenty five families down the Ohio River when moving westward from Maryland in 1785. A light and refined bourbon that brings people in with their first sip, Basil Hayden offers something to love for everyone, In the words of Booker Noe himself, “If you don’t like bourbon, try Basil Hayden. What resulted was a bourbon with a uniquely high-rye mashbill, combining the sweetness of corn with the spicy undertones of rye. To be eligible for a full refund you must contact us to inform us of any issue within 24 hours of receipt. However, you can also accept or reject further cookies at any time or specify which of these cookies you would like to agree to.

With a recipe dating back to 1796, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made with a higher percentage of rye in the mash than other bourbons, resulting in a smooth and mild taste that is distinctly Basil Hayden's.Feel free to pay the favor forward to anyone that loves bourbon or to anyone who hasn’t found a bourbon to like.