Basil Hayden S 8 Year Old Bourbon Review

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.

Basil hayden s 8 year old bourbon review. Basil hayden s bourbon isn t bad it s just weaker than it should be. I have purchased several bottles of the basil hayden s bourbon over the years and have enjoyed it every time. It s nice but like the nose it s light. I really enjoyed the subtlety of the flavors although now a touch weak for my pallet.

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 is the bourbon that got me interested in neat whiskey. It s so easy to just get into and drink. Basil hayden s small batch bourbon review march 13 2011 jason pyle 35 comments basil hayden s small batch bourbon 8 years old 40 abv 80 proof 30 38 basil hayden s bourbon is a part of jim beam s small batch collection which includes knob creek small batch baker s 107 and booker s.

The same goes for this tasting. An ok balance medium body and a soft unassuming texture make for a okay experience. A brief yet clean warming finish makes basil hayden s bourbon easy and enjoyable for sipping. This area is home to many of the famous bourbon brands including jim beam.

Basil hayden s is named after the late master distiller basil hayden sr. Who was known for. 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. Although a few decades old basil hayden took a while to find its footing in the bourbon community.

Short and oaky with light notes of leather pepper and dark sweets. 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. When it comes to bourbon basil hayden s is a fine choice. I enjoy going back to it from time to time as an easy drinker with a meal or a session with friends.

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