James B. Beam · KY · bourbon
Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish
- Distillery
- James B. Beam, KY
- Style
- bourbon
- Mashbill
- Basil Hayden high-rye bourbon recipe (percentages not published)
- Proof
- 80
- Finish
- California red wine cask
- Suggested price
- about $45
What to expect
Basil Hayden's 80-proof Kentucky straight bourbon, partially aged in Californian red wine casks. Basil Hayden describes dried fruit and cherry with vanilla and toasted oak, and a sweet finish with charred oak; the brand now lists it as a travel-retail release.
Expected notes: Dried cherry, Cherry, Vanilla, Toasted oak, Raisin, Charred oak.
Reference notes, written from the producer’s published facts. Not a tasting review. Producer page.
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