Basil Hayden's Bourbon

Basil Hayden's BourbonBasil Hayden's is the lightest bodied bourbon whiskey in the family of Jim Beam small batch bourbons produced by Beam Suntory. It is 80 proof, in contrast with its three sibling brands of higher alcohol concentration (Knob Creek, Booker's, and Baker's). Tasting's Notes Golden amber. Spices, more spices with some herbal and tea fragrances. Flavors of white pepper, orange peel, lemon and corn notes are offset by gentle cinnamon, rye spice and sweet

starting out silky smooth before a warmth of spices envelops the tongue and citrus top-notes are revealed

Named Gusano Rojo (red worm) after the 'worm' that is sometimes found on the Agave plants used for the production of mezcal

virtually opaque

it has an intense beginning

Aromas of Coastal smoke and ash soon make way for bergamot

lime and banana and a vibrant spicy toffee warmth

This 12-year old blendincludes higher proportions of Strathisla and Longmorn Single Malts and was created as a fitting tribute to the famously smooth blending style of John and James Chivas

zesty and melon flavor notes

Plenty of vanilla and a sprinkling of winter spice (nutmeg

& Shellfish

juicy and fresh

91 / 100 Wine Enthusiast 2016