BASIL HAYDEN’S KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY | 375ML

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Detailed DescriptionBasil Hayden’s Bourbon dates back to 1796, when master distiller Basil Hayden used a traditional corn base, but mixed in small grains with the mash. A Kentucky straight bourbon with plenty of rye at its core – plenty spicy, well balanced with herbal notes of peppermint and a touch of fruit.Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 375ML Tasting NotesNose: Notes of banana, brown sugar and toasted sesame.Palate: Light body with a warm texture.Finish: Long, vanilla finish.Distillery InformationIn 1796, Master Distiller Basil Hayden Sr. broke ‘the rules’ by mixing small grains into the mash of a traditional corn base. A Maryland transplant unafraid to stand out amidst the residing establishment, Basil conjectured that the spicy flavor of rye would be a striking complement to the sweet smoothness of corn in his distillery’s standard bourbon.