Basil Hayden 8 Year Old Bourbon
Basil hayden s 10 year old kentucky straight bourbon whiskey features the brand s trademark high rye bourbon recipe aged longer in american oak barrels to offer an additional layer of.
Basil hayden 8 year old bourbon. Basil hayden s one of the fastest growing super premium bourbons on the market is once again sharing with its fans basil hayden s 10 year bourbon. More than 200 years later basil hayden s is a singular bourbon that bridges the flavor of rye whiskies and small batch bourbons together. Critics have scored this product 88 points. Hayden was a distiller and he used.
Stores and prices for basil hayden s kentucky straight bourbon whiskey prices stores tasting notes and market data. Basil hayden s is the lightest bodied bourbon whiskey in the family of jim beam small batch bourbons produced by beam suntory it is 80 proof in contrast with its three sibling brands of higher alcohol concentration knob creek booker s and baker s. Spice tea hint of peppermint taste. Sure basil hayden s comes in a bottle that conveys a much more premium product versus the old grand dad line but a great bottle design shouldn t equate to an inflated msrp.
Basil hayden s distillery clermont ky. The basil hayden s bourbon brand was introduced in 1992 and is named in honor of meredith basil hayden sr. Spicy light bodied gentle bite finish. Basil hayden s 10 year old bourbon features the same high rye bourbon recipe that basil hayden s fans know and love but the whiskey is aged in barrels longer to create another layer of complexity and deeper flavor.
Basil hayden s 10 year old bourbon features the same high rye bourbon recipe that basil hayden s fans know and love but the whiskey is aged in barrels longer to create another layer of complexity and deeper flavor. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The result of the extra aging is a distinct whiskey with big oak aromas along with hints of char and vanilla. The result of the extra aging is a distinct whiskey with big oak aromas along with hints of char and vanilla.
Basil hayden s 8 year old small batch bourbon 750ml basil haydon s is a lighter bodied rye forward bourbon with a spicy sweet flavor profile and is a favorite of bourbon enthusiasts. The big difference is age and price. Yes old grand dad is often overlooked on shelves due to its association as an old man s bourbon but that s really a shame since the bourbon is just as approachable. Formerly known as basil hayden s 8 year old.
Based upon what i read on the beam global websites the old grand dad and basil hayden s sound awfully similar and they obviously share a similar ancestry. Users have rated this product 4 out of 5 stars.