Basil Hayden's Bourbon Whiskey

 

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

Occasions, tips, alternates, cocktails, food pairings, SJ's Rating, Feel.

SJ's Rating-  Top Shelf

This is top of the line, amazingly smooth just as expected.

Occasion- Casual

SJ's Pro tip-  Enjoy it neat or on the rocks, both tasted fantastic

Alternates- Buffalo Trace

Cocktail- Old Fashioned, Manhattan

Feel- spicy 🌶

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

Nothing much on the website written about the distillery. 

Product story says it all "When Basil Hayden, Sr. began distilling his smooth Bourbon here in 1786, Kentucky was but four years old and George Washington was President. Today we make Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey using the same skill and care that made it a favorite among America's frontier settlers". 

Vital Stats- Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Price- $33.99 for 750ml($17.99 for pictured 375ml) 

Age- NAS(No Age Statement)

ABV- 40%

Region- Kentucky, USA

Distillery- Kentucky Springs Distilling Co, Clermont, Frankfort, Kentucky, USA

Awards won- 2020, Double Gold San Fransisco World Spirits Competition

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Glencairn whisky glass

Serving style- Neat

Appearance- Dark amber

Aroma- Spices, orange, pepper

Flavor- Spicy, fruity, creamy

Body- Full

Finish- Warm, lingering, smooth 

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The Glenlivet 12 Illicit Still

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

Occasions, tips, alternates, cocktails, food pairings, SJ's Rating, Feel.

SJ's Rating- Middle Shelf

Nothing stands apart,  had better expectations but fails to meet it. I found the regular "legal" Glenlivet 12 much smoother than this :-) 

Occasion-  Movie night, watched "Exodus", Paul Neuman's 1960s movie 

SJ's Pro tip- Add a couple of ice cubes to cut the high ABV

Alternates- Cutty Sark Prohibition edition 

Feel- Not impressed 😐

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

Glenlivet 12 Illicit still is non-chill filtered with a robust ABV. The product label says it all "Before George Smith licensed his distillery in 1824, the Glenlivet valley was full of Illicit whisky trade. This limited edition is inspired by our father's original and illegally distilled, Glenlivet whiskey". Apparently, the recipe used during that time was not as smooth as the original one. 

Vital Stats- The Glenlivet 12 Illicit Still 

Price- $63.99

Age- 12 years

ABV- 48%

Region- Speyside

Distillery- The Glenlivet Distillery, Banffshire, Scotland

Awards won- None found, illicit still gets no reward 👎

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Glencairn Whiskey Glass

Serving style- Neat

Appearance- Dark amber

Aroma- Marmalade, oak, vanilla

Flavor- Robust oak, some fruitiness

Body- Medium 

Finish- Warm, not-so-long finish. 

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Seagram's 7 American Blended Whiskey

 

 

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

Occasions, tips, alternates, cocktails, food pairings, SJ's Rating, Feel.

SJ's Rating- Bottom Shelf

Can't expect much from a $12 whiskey. I always try to prove myself wrong. But this time I was right, just a cheap whisky that can be used for cocktails.

Occasion- When binge-watching "Better Call Saul" on Netflix

SJ's Pro tip- If you are stuck with one then simply add some club soda to make it drinkable. 

Alternates- Jameson(cheap yet highly enjoyable)

Cocktails- Highball

Feel- Horrible, not impressed 😒

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

A simple search shows that Seagram is owned by Diageo. No more information about the distillery. Apparently, it is a blended whiskey so they source and blend it from other distilleries. 

Seagram's 7 blended whiskey is 75% grain spirit. I personally do not like grain spirits and prefer barley which is why my go-to is single malts. 

Vital Stats- Seagram's 7 American Blended Whiskey

Price- $12.99 for 750ml($1.29 for pictured sampler)

Age- NAS

ABV- 40%    

Region- USA

Distillery- 7 Crown Distilling Co, New York, NY

Awards won- None, I give it the worst American blended whiskey

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Glencairn whisky glass

Serving style- Neat

Appearance- Dark

Aroma- Light oak, nothing stands out

Flavor- Like tasteless water, some chocolate sweetness 

Body- Light

Finish- Short, non-lingering. 

Cheers! Enjoy Responsibly 🥃🥃

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Springtime Spirits

"One World Many Malts" Welcome all to my blog SingleMaltLives. Today I am changing pace and not reviewing any drink. Instead, I am presenting some spirits and cocktails that I think are amazing to enjoy in springtime. 

Why special drinks for springtime? Well, spring is a transition from 

Cold- Warmer weather

Staying at home- Venturing outdoors

Some drinks that capture this essence of spring are ;

1. Scotch

Suntori Toki Japanese Whisky-Light & refreshing

Serving style(s)

-On the Rocks

-Highball cocktail

Glenlivet 12- Flowery & versatile

Serving style

-On the rocks with a splash of club soda

The Balvenie 14 Carrabean cask- Refreshing & flavorful

Serving style(s)

-On the rocks

-New fashioned cocktail

 2.Tequila

1800 Reposado(All rounder refreshing drink)

Serving style(s)

-Neat

-1800 Rita Cocktail

3.Rum

Bacardi gold rum(Summer or winter, rum is yum!)

Serving style(s)

-On the rocks

-Mohito

4. Beer 

Cerveza Pacifico Clara (Loving this beer over Corona since 2020 😉)

-Served ice cold 😅

Hope you all enjoyed this fun little blog and will enjoy some of my recommendations. If you would like specific advice on your upcoming special occasion, reach out to me via my blog. 

Cheers! 🥃🥃. Enjoy Responsibly.

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