Whiskey Review: Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Introduction We’re well underway on Season 10 of the podcast, and returning with a bottle that sparked strong opinions from us in the past: Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey . Formerly known as “Basil Hayden’s,” this small batch bourbon from Beam Suntory dropped the apostrophe a few years back, as if disowning the juice entirely. Now simply "Basil Hayden," it remains one of the most recognizable (and polarizing) names in modern bourbon. Part of the Beam small batch collection alongside Baker’s, Booker’s, and Knob Creek, Basil Hayden was first released in 1992. It’s bottled at 80 proof and, although the mash bill is undisclosed, it’s rumored to contain 62% corn, 27% rye, and 10% malted barley —making it a high-rye bourbon . This time around, Bob and Brad dive back into the bottle with open minds (well, mostly), ready to reassess whether this widely available bourbon is worth the $40 price tag. This review is taken from o

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