Basil Hayden S 8 Year Old Bourbon Review

40 abv 80 proof distilled bottled by jim beam american stillhouse clermont ky.

Basil hayden s 8 year old bourbon review.

While the other three bourbons in the small batch collection all share the same mashbill of 77 corn 13 rye and 10 malted barley basil hayden s is created using jim beam s high rye mashbill that is found in old grand dad and old grand dad 114. Basil hayden s is a light bodied high rye bourbon produced by jim beam brands as part of their small batch collection that also includes booker s baker s and the many iterations of. An ok balance medium body and a soft unassuming texture make for a okay experience. Short and oaky with light notes of leather pepper and dark sweets.

It s nice but like the nose it s light. When it comes to bourbon basil hayden s is a fine choice. The same goes for this tasting. I have purchased several bottles of the basil hayden s bourbon over the years and have enjoyed it every time.

Basil hayden is the bourbon that got me interested in neat whiskey. Basil hayden s is named after the late master distiller basil hayden sr. Although a few decades old basil hayden took a while to find its footing in the bourbon community. Considered a little too soft at 40 abv for quote real bourbon drinkers and a little too spendy at 40 or 50 the dram was eschewed by many old school whiskey drinkers.

It s so easy to just get into and drink. Before i did my bit of research i was very happy with the basil hayden s and have always considered it to be one of my favorites. I enjoy going back to it from time to time as an easy drinker with a meal or a session with friends. I really enjoyed the subtlety of the flavors although now a touch weak for my pallet.

The basil hayden s bourbon brand is named in honor of basil hayden sr who was a maryland catholic that led a group of twenty five catholic families from maryland into what is now nelson county kentucky near bardstown in 1785. This is a taster s preferred small batch kentucky bourbon rich with spice tea and a subtle touch of peppermint. Basil hayden s bourbon isn t bad it s just weaker than it should be. This is a well rounded full flavored and easy drinking bourbon.

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