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Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
There’s nothing like that first sip of Basil Hayden®, or any sip that follows.
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Charred oak and sweet notes of vanilla caramel with hints of dried fruit
TASTE
Charred oak flavor that is complemented with sweet brown sugar, a touch of black pepper, and dried fruit to round it out
FINISH
A pleasant, lingering charred oak finish with a touch of dried fruit
Color
Golden brown
PROOF
80
ONCE UPON A TIME IN KENTUCKY. A BASIL HAYDEN HISTORY
Crafted in 1992 by Booker Noe as part of the Small Batch collection, Basil Hayden introduced a more subtle side of bourbon compared to its counterparts.
This style of bourbon was inspired by 1792 whiskey pioneer Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr., a rye farmer from Maryland who moved to Kentucky and began distilling. 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.
Today, this bourbon stands as a tribute to Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr.’s high-rye mash bill ingenuity, as well as to Booker Noe, a true innovator who sought to welcome new drinkers into whiskey.
ONE DECISION ALWAYS AGES WELL
Basil Hayden lightness and approachability is the perfect complement to a great night. This bourbon is artfully aged to be spicy yet smooth, both rich and sweet.
The Golden Hour is that magical time just before sunset, with beautiful soft lighting that presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on the day. This simple, three-ingredient cocktail represents the balance, elegance, and quiet joy that its namesake also provides.
A Kentucky cocktail with French ancestry. Our twist on the classic uses Aperol® Aperitif, a lower ratio of base spirit, and highlights the lighter, spicier notes of our signature bourbon.
