Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 70 cl

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Created in 1796 by Basil Hayden, who went against the grain (no pun intended) by adding in rye into the traditional corn-based mashbill. With more Rye than a traditional Bourbon and its trademark spicy finish, its easy to enjoy straight or in a classic cocktail. The brand expression was originally labeled as "Aged 8 Years", but in 2014, the age statement was replaced by "Artfully Aged", indicating that the brand no longer carries an age guarantee. Light oak and vanilla are prominent, with a slight hint of peanuts and bananas foster in the background when you inhale a little deeper. His grandson Raymond also created the Old Grand dad brand in his honour, both brands are now under the Jim Beam group and this is more of a Rye grain led Straight Bourbon and bottled at a level entry 80 proof.

Food critic Morgan Murphy said "The rye-heavy whiskey is aged 8 years and carries a buttery flavor and smooth, tannic finish. Over 200 years later, the Noe family pays tribute to Basil’s masterful discovery with a high-rye, small batch bourbon that embodies the spirit of that very first recipe. In Clermont, KY, eight generations of Beam family distillers are carrying on their longstanding bourbon tradition. Created by Basil Hayden in 1796 – when George Washington occupied the White House – Basil Hayden’s Bourbon is a smooth and spicy 80-proof bourbon that simply deserves your attention.

This high rye content bourbon from Kentucky is really spicy but balanced beautifully with herbs and a little peppermint as well as a whisper of fruit. Clement's Bay, where the family remained until Basil led his band of Catholic families into present-day Nelson County, Kentucky. A classy Bourbon, Bourbon Trace is from the eponymous distillery that has been responsible for some truly outstanding products in recent years. left his Maryland home for the greener pastures of Kentucky, bringing his family and reputation with him.

If you're a spirits enthusiast or just someone who appreciates a good cocktail, there's no reason not to sign up to see how Spirits Network can help you drink better. Artfully aged at a relatively mild 80 proof, Basil Hayden's is as novel and delectable a bourbon whiskey as it was when the master distiller rolled out his first barrel over 200 years ago.Michter’s US 1 Bourbon is made from a carefully selected mashbill that features the highest quality American corn. My preference is to have this neat with a single cube of ice as I found that with a mixer it lost the subtleties of the flavour. However, you can also accept or reject further cookies at any time or specify which of these cookies you would like to agree to.

Basil Hayden's Bourbon 1 Litre’s story began in 1796 when a traditional corn based recipe with a combination of small grains was used to create it by Basil Hayden, Master Distiller. Planned as an annual release this 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 . Yes, I would like to receive communications about news, products, events, and promotions from Basil Hayden and the James B. Basil Hayden is a light, inviting Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey created in 1992 by 6th-Generation Jim Beam Master Distiller, Frederick “Booker” Noe.Basil Hayden's Bourbon has a high rye content (30%)in the mashbill) which makes this drier and spicier than your average bourbon. Basil Hayden's Bourbon has a high rye content (30%) in the mashbill which makes this drier and spicier than your average bourbon. Around 1400, another ancestor, John Heydon, appears to have been associated with "The Grove" [4] – a large estate in Watford ( Hertfordshire), located about twenty miles northwest of London.

What resulted was a bourbon with a uniquely high-rye mashbill, combining the sweetness of corn with the spicy undertones of rye. Basil Hayden è un bourbon con un unica percentuale alta di segale, che combinava la dolcezza del mais con i sottotoni speziati della segale. Over the past 25 years, Master of Wine, Richard Kelley has become one of the most respected authorities on South African wine in the UK and beyond. When Beam Industries introduced their "small batch collection" of bourbon brands, among the four was Basil Hayden's. He loved what it could mean and what it could be, so he created Basil Hayden to showcase everything great about bourbon, while remaining inviting and approachable.Hayden [ citation needed] founded a distillery in Nelson County and named his label " Old Grand-Dad", in honor of his grandfather, [1] which bears a rendering of Basil Sr. The palate is spicy, peppery, honey-sweet, light-bodied with a gentle bite followed by a drying finish. However, I persevered and after a while more I found it to have a bit more depth than the initial taste which was good. Palate Rice Krispies, toasted cereal progressing to popcorn with gentle marshmallow, custard cream sweetness.