Basil Hayden S 8 Year Old Bourbon Review

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.

Basil hayden s 8 year old bourbon review.

This area is home to many of the famous bourbon brands including jim beam. Who was known for. It s nice but like the nose it s light. 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.

Basil hayden is the bourbon that got me interested in neat whiskey. Basil hayden s bourbon isn t bad it s just weaker than it should be. It s so easy to just get into and drink. When it comes to bourbon basil hayden s is a fine choice.

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. 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. An ok balance medium body and a soft unassuming texture make for a okay experience. I have purchased several bottles of the basil hayden s bourbon over the years and have enjoyed it every time.

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. Short and oaky with light notes of leather pepper and dark sweets. I enjoy going back to it from time to time as an easy drinker with a meal or a session with friends. Although a few decades old basil hayden took a while to find its footing in the bourbon community.

I really enjoyed the subtlety of the flavors although now a touch weak for my pallet. 40 abv 80 proof distilled bottled by jim beam american stillhouse clermont ky. 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. The same goes for this tasting.

A brief yet clean warming finish makes basil hayden s bourbon easy and enjoyable for sipping.