Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 0,7L 40%
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.
Content:
0.7 Liter
(€83.14 / 1 Liter)*