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Producer	Basil Hayden
Country	United States
Region	Kentucky
Style	Bourbon
Sku	19807
Size	750ml
ABV	40.00%

ONCE UPON A TIME IN KENTUCKY A BASIL HAYDEN HISTORY

Crafted in 1992 by Booker Noe as part of the Small Batch collection, Basil Hayden introduced a more subtle side of bourbon compared to its counterparts.

This style of bourbon was inspired by 1792 whiskey pioneer Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr., a rye farmer from Maryland who moved to Kentucky and began distilling. He chose to distill his bourbon with a higher percentage of rye, and Booker set out to create a similar high-rye mash bill that would offer the same refined, approachable taste profile.

Today, this bourbon stands as a tribute to Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr.’s high-rye mash bill ingenuity, as well as to Booker Noe, a true innovator who sought to welcome new drinkers into whiskey.

The recipe of this remarkable bourbon dates back to 1796, when Basil Hayden himself was a master distiller. Hayden was born and raised in Maryland, where he learned to make whiskey from rye. When he came to Kentucky, Hayden began making whiskey from a base of corn, but added a higher percentage of rye than other distillers, resulting in a smooth, mild bourbon that was distinctly his own.

Nose: Charred oak and sweet brown notes of vanilla & caramel with hints of dried fruit

Palate: Charred oak flavor that is complemented with sweet brown sugar, a touch of black pepper, and dried fruit to round it out

Finish: A pleasant, lingering charred oak finish with a touch of dried fruit