The small batch Kentucky straight bourbon honours the legacy of Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr., who back in the 1790s was known to use more rye in his mashbill than other distillers. (He's also the chap that Old Grand-Dad bourbon is named after.) Crafted by the great Booker Noe in 1992, Basil Hayden bourbon utilises a similar mashbill as its namesake would have used, with high rye but a lighter take on the style.
Cracked black pepper, rye, and oaky spice. Hints of green pepper, lemon peels, and creamy, zesty lemon curd.
Rice Krispies, toasted cereal progressing to popcorn with gentle marshmallow, custard cream sweetness.
Toasty popcorn with lashings of butter!
I would agree with some by saying it lacks a bit of flavor - yet, this is a very easy to sip whiskey. I could easily finish half the bottle in one sitting without a sip of water.... I couldn't say the same for others. I think the lack of intensity makes it more enjoyable. Nose: Brown sugar, chocolate, coffee and I got hints of cola. Like a flat cola. Palate: Corn, mellow, easy and light spice, pepper, mint.
Nice and smooth!! Easy to drink! Tastes great!
I haven’t wrote a review in a while, I’ve been wanting to try this and have had a lot of whiskies lately, recent gentleman jack, this is way more easy to swallow, it does have that bite but not as hot as the GJ..I like jim beam and knob creek, this is surprisingly a new taste i; bourbon for me, even better than the four roses flag ship, why all the bad reviews? Beats me..
It's ok, I had not tried this one, so another to add to the list. It's got a warmth, but certainly not rough or cheap tasting, there is no real flavour though. I am sad and I keep a list, so out of 44 different bourbon/american whiskey I have tried, this came in at 22, so mid way (based on solely my own opinion), yet one of the more expensive ones.
Decent taste, but overpriced
