Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyKentucky
Tasting · PalateCharred oak with brown sugar, a touch of black pepper and dried fruit.
Created by Booker Noe in 1992Basil Hayden
TypeWhiskey
OriginKentucky, United States
StyleKentucky straight bourbon whiskey
ABV40%
Whiskey
Basil Hayden

Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Basil Hayden is the gentle member of the bourbon family.

KentuckyKentucky straight bourbon whiskey40% ABV
$35.99750 ml bottle
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About this whiskey

Basil Hayden is the gentle member of the bourbon family. Booker Noe created it in 1992 with a high-rye mash bill inspired by an 18th-century Kentucky distiller, aiming for a refined, approachable bourbon that would win over newcomers.

It is golden brown, with charred oak, vanilla caramel and a hint of dried fruit on the nose. The palate adds brown sugar and a touch of black pepper, and the finish lingers on charred oak and dried fruit. At 80 proof it is easy to sip neat and works in lighter, spirit-forward cocktails.

Tasting notes
NoseCharred oak and sweet vanilla caramel, with hints of dried fruit.
PalateCharred oak with brown sugar, a touch of black pepper and dried fruit.
FinishPleasant and lingering, with charred oak and a touch of dried fruit.
Details
BrandBasil Hayden
TypeWhiskey
CountryUnited States
RegionKentucky
ABV40% (80 proof)
Size750 ml
StyleKentucky straight bourbon whiskey
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How to serve — our serving guide.

  1. 1NeatIn a rocks or tasting glass.
  2. 2On the rocksOver a single cube.
  3. 3Boulevardier-styleStirred with an aperitif and sweet vermouth.
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

got questions?

Answers from our notes on this bottle.

What does it taste like?
Nose: Charred oak and sweet vanilla caramel, with hints of dried fruit. Palate: Charred oak with brown sugar, a touch of black pepper and dried fruit. Finish: Pleasant and lingering, with charred oak and a touch of dried fruit.
How should I serve it?
Neat: In a rocks or tasting glass.
On the rocks: Over a single cube.
Boulevardier-style: Stirred with an aperitif and sweet vermouth.
How strong is it?
40% (80 proof) ABV.
Where is it from?
Kentucky, United States.
Is delivery free?
Yes — free delivery anywhere on Manhattan’s main island by our own riders. Roosevelt Island and Marble Hill aren’t covered.

from the producer

Basil Hayden was created in 1992 by Booker Noe, the Beam family master distiller, as part of a small-batch bourbon collection. He wanted a gentler, more approachable side of bourbon that would welcome new drinkers.

The name honors Meredith Basil Hayden Sr., a Maryland rye farmer who moved to Kentucky in 1792 and made his whiskey with more rye than was usual. Today the range includes Basil Hayden 10 Year Old, Toast, and a Red Wine Cask Finish.

BrandBasil Hayden
TypeWhiskey
OriginKentucky, United States
StyleKentucky straight bourbon whiskey
United States
KentuckyUnited States · illustrative, not to scale
  • High-rye Kentucky straight bourbon
  • Created by Booker Noe in 1992
  • Charred oak, vanilla caramel and dried fruit
$35.99750 ml bottle · free delivery