When BASIL HAYDEN, SR. began distilling his smooth BOURBON
here in 1796, KENTUCKY was but four years old and GEORGE
WASHINGTON was PRESIDENT.

Today, we make BASIL HAYDEN'S Kentucky Straight Bourbon
WHISKEY using the same skill and care that made it a favorite
among AMERICA'S frontier settlers.

The recipe of this remarkable bourbon dates back to 1796, when Basil
Hayden himself was a master distiller. Hayden was born and raised in
Maryland, where he learned to make whiskey from rye. When he came to Kentucky,
Hayden began making whiskey from a base of corn, but added a higher percentage
of rye than other distillers, resulting in a smooth, mild bourbon that was distinctly
his own.

BASIL'S BOURBON is aged eight years in KENTUCKY hillside rackhouses, then
bottled at a gentle 80 PROOF. We take our time in MAKING IT and suggest that
you do the same in ENJOYING IT. You'll find BASIL'S at its best when sipped
STRAIGHT or with a splash of branch water.

This unique recipe calls for a larger percentage of small grains in the mash (rye and
barley) and eight years gently resting in the wood. During the mashing and aging,
the spicy flavor of the rye marries with the sweet smoothness of the corn for a
character unlike any other bourbon. Enriched by a hint of peppermint, Basil
Hayden's mellow taste and dry, brief finish is delicious sipped neat or on the rocks.
It's perfect for those who enjoy a light-bodied bourbon.

Age: 8 years

Proof: 80

Color: Golden amber

Aroma: Spice, tea, hint of peppermint

Taste: Spicy, peppery, honey, light-bodied, gentle bite

Finish: Dry, clean, brief

Award: Silver Medal Bourbon - Wine Enthusiast

Comments: "Basil Hayden’s is one of the best ultra-premium bourbons that you
can find. It’s a good example of what a classic bourbon is like.
It’s absolutely brilliant." - Spirit Journal