Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 70 cl

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Basil Hayden is a light, inviting Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey created in 1992 by 6th-Generation Jim Beam Master Distiller, Frederick “Booker” Noe.

s high-rye mash bill ingenuity, as well as to Booker Noe, a true innovator who sought to welcome new drinkers into whiskey. 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. With more Rye than a traditional Bourbon and its trademark spicy finish, its easy to enjoy straight or in a classic cocktail. The company says it uses a mash identical to Knob Creek, [2] which is similar to that originally utilized by Hayden in 1792.Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! Recommended as a good cocktail spirit that avoids the need for additional sweeteners such as gimme syrup and vermouth.

Not yet privy to the old guard’s ‘rules’ of bourbon, legend has it that Basil set out to make a batch simply using the ingredients he had on hand, unaware of what the traditionalists might think of his mash. However, you can also accept or reject further cookies at any time or specify which of these cookies you would like to agree to. 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.His recipe was a masterpiece, resulting in a unique, singular small batch bourbon whiskey that was blessed. The bottle was well presented and the added embossed metal collar gives it that extra touch of class. It is 80 proof, in contrast with its three sibling brands of higher alcohol concentration ( Knob Creek, Booker's, and Baker's). Light oak and vanilla are prominent, with a slight hint of peanuts and bananas foster in the background when you inhale a little deeper. Unfortunately, due to laws/regulations we cannot deliver spirit/liquor products to any PO Box addresses or in some cases to all states, countries, or providences.

s great-grandfather and the first Heydon (then switching to Hayden), moved from Virginia to Maryland in 1678, settling in St. 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.To be eligible for a full refund you must contact us to inform us of any issue within 24 hours of receipt.

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. Basil Hayden's Bourbon has a high rye content (30%)in the mashbill) which makes this drier and spicier than your average bourbon. 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.Michter’s US 1 Bourbon is made from a carefully selected mashbill that features the highest quality American corn. 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. From pioneering small batch whiskeys to making the whiskey that started them all in 1795, the James B. 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. In Clermont, KY, eight generations of Beam family distillers are carrying on their longstanding bourbon tradition.