James B. Beam · KY · bourbon

Basil Hayden Bourbon

Distillery
James B. Beam, KY
Style
bourbon
Mashbill
Basil Hayden high-rye bourbon recipe (percentages not published)
Proof
80
Suggested price
about $40

What to expect

A high-rye Beam bourbon bottled at a light 80 proof. Expect a delicate, easy-drinking pour where peppery rye spice and a little honey sit over a soft, thin-bodied base.

Expected notes: Rye spice, Black pepper, Honey, Vanilla, Mint, Toasted oak.

Reference notes, written from the producer’s published facts. Not a tasting review. Producer page.

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