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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