Basil Hayden Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey 0,7L 40%

Kentucky Vintage Bourbon Whiskey, 0.7L, 45% As another bottling from Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Kentucky Vintage Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made by hand and stored for several years in freshly burned American white oak barrels.Each bottle was filled by hand and bears the number of the barrel of its origin. With a beautiful, golden color, the palate is presented with balanced, floral aromas and tones of cedar wood, honey, toffee and grain notes. The aftertaste of Kentucky Vintage Bourbon Whiskey has a fine, spicy, dry note.

Baker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 7 years, 0.7L 53.5% History and production of Baker's Bourbon 7 years: The Jim Beam distillery is undoubtedly one of the most famous and popular whiskey distilleries in the world. The Jim Beam White Label in particular, with its soft, gentle taste, represents the typical taste profile of a Kentucky Straight Bourbon like no other whiskey. The Jim Beam distillery was founded by Jakob Böhm, who was of German descent. The son of German emigrants moved from Pennsylvania to Maryland at the age of 18 to grow grain. As early as 1788, he produced his first whiskey from surplus grain. A few years later, he moved to Kentucky and operated a water-powered mill there. As payment for grinding grain, Böhm received grain from the farmers, which he used to produce whiskey. Jakob Böhm changed his name to Jacob Beam and in 1795 sold his first whiskey barrel under the name Old Jake Beam. In 1820, Jacob Beam handed over management of his distillery to his son David Beam. Today, the distillery is still in the hands of the Beam family. The Jim Beam distillery recently released four hand-selected, top-class Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys in the Small Batch Bourbon Collection. Particularly noteworthy is the Baker's Bourbon 7 Years, which goes back to a recipe from the former master distiller Baker Beam, Jim Beam's great-nephew. In addition to the obligatory corn content, 13% rye is added to the grain mash, which ensures a pleasantly spicy start. Storage for at least 7 years in fresh barrels made of American white oak is extremely rare for a bourbon and results in a full-bodied, complex taste. Only the best barrels from the distillery are selected for the Baker's Bourbon 7 years. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon is bottled in so-called small batches with a strong 53.3% alcohol by volume and sealed with black wax. Taste of the Baker's Bourbon 7 years: The Baker's Bourbon 7 years has a very dark color that is reminiscent of fine mahogany wood. On the nose, this whiskey is extremely complex and voluminous. Sweet notes such as vanilla, caramel and honey are accompanied by the smell of fresh mint and spicy oak. The rye content provides pleasant roasted aromas and a certain pepperiness. In the mouth, the Baker's Bourbon 7 years is powerful and complex. The typical bourbon notes are clearly evident, but are complemented by spicy hints of nuts, rye bread and green pepper. The high alcohol content also provides a lot of character. By adding a small amount of water, clear fruit and herbal notes also develop. The Baker's Bourbon 7 years is a whiskey close to perfection. Pure, it is extremely complex and harmonious. Sweet, spicy and fruity notes are wonderfully balanced and thus create a clear added value compared to conventional bourbons. Due to its powerful, spicy start, the Baker's Bourbon 7 years is also particularly suitable for classic cocktails such as the Old Fashioned.

Basil Hayden's Kentucky straight Bourbon Whiskey 0.7L 40% History and production of Basil Hayden's Bourbon: In the history of American whiskey there have been many personalities who have distinguished themselves through their inventiveness and pioneering spirit. One of them is Basil Hayden Sr., a distiller from Maryland, without whom bourbon whiskey as we know it today would simply be unthinkable. Actually from the east coast, Basil Hayden and 25 other families moved to Nelson County, in what is now the US state of Kentucky, at the end of the 18th century, where they founded a Catholic parish. Grain that was not needed for food at the time could be used to preserve it for whiskey production. As master distiller, Basil Hayden was responsible for the production of whiskey in the community. In this role, he developed a completely new whiskey recipe by breaking with the centuries-old tradition of using only one type of grain. Instead, he added a large amount of rye to the mash. This enabled Basil Hayden to add a certain spice and additional complexity to the sweet, mild taste of the corn whiskey of the time. Although this innovation caused a lot of controversy in the traditional distillery circles of the time, adding other types of grain to the whiskey mash is common practice today. Many distilleries have their own closely guarded recipe, which often contains wheat or barley malt. With his invention, Basil Hayden is undoubtedly one of the most important figures in the history of American whiskey. As part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection, the world-famous Beam Group has been releasing specially selected whiskeys in small batches under the radar of the public for many years now. These whiskeys are characterized by a longer maturation period and a special taste. In honor of the mastermind Basil Hayden, Basil Hayden's Bourbon has been available since 1992, based on Basil Hayden's original recipe from the 18th century. Basil Hayden's Bourbon has by far the largest proportion of rye in the entire Small Batch Collection. Stored for up to 8 years in new, burnt-out barrels made of American white oak and bottled at 40% alcohol by volume, Basil Hayden's Bourbon is a truly amazing whiskey that skilfully combines the advantages of bourbon and rye. Tasting Basil Hayden's Bourbon: Without background information, even experienced connoisseurs would find it difficult to classify Basil Hayden's Bourbon into a category. Quite untypical for a bourbon, the first aromas are spicy aromas of peppermint, ginger, green tea and gingerbread. Only in the background do notes of vanilla, caramel and candied fruit emerge. Rounded off with oak, Basil Hayden's Bourbon is a delight to nosh on. In terms of taste, Basil Hayden's Bourbon really celebrates its uniqueness. A full, intense body with strong spiciness ensures a fabulous start on the tongue. Notes of cinnamon, ginger, ground pepper, grain and honey are wonderfully and harmoniously interwoven and combined in the background with hints of oak, coffee and dark chocolate. Despite the intensity of the taste, Basil Hayden's Bourbon is still very mild and soft on the palate. The long, dry finish makes it clear once again that this is a complex mixture of bourbon and rye whiskey. For fans of American whiskey, Basil Hayden's should not be missing from any collection. You should definitely not miss out on this extraordinary taste experience.

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Kentucky Bourbon 1.0L 43.2% Bourbon History Fine bourbon was first produced in 1812 at the national historic landmark, the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. It matures here in the state of Kentucky for at least 4 years, which entitles it to bear the name Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked The maturation takes place in separate, charred oak barrels. First in a slightly charred barrel, followed by a second maturation phase in barrels that have been charred for twice as long. This creates a distinctly smoky taste that is perceived as a soft, sweet oak aroma. Tasting Notes On the nose, first notes of dark fruits, caramel, chocolate and toasted oak. On the palate, these aromas then turn into a full-bodied taste that is characterized by vanilla, caramel, nut and fruit notes and leads to a long, creamy finish.