Basil Hayden: Beam's Soft High-Rye Tribute to a Maryland Catholic Pioneer
Basil Hayden is a Bourbon whisky made by Jim Beam Distillery. ABV: 40% ABV. Age: NAS. Our expert rating is 8/10.
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Nose
Peppermint, light honey, toasted grain and a dusting of black pepper.
Palate
Gentle and smooth with honey, dried fruit, peppery rye and a touch of tea.
Finish
Short to medium, dry and softly spiced.
Expert Review
8/10A soft, high-rye bourbon named for an 18th-century Maryland Catholic who brought a taste for spicy grain to Kentucky.
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