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Basil Hayden 10 Year Is Back, And Here To Stay

After previously being available in limited quantities on an annual basis, Basil Hayden 10 Year Old is permanently joining the brand’s core range.
  • Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash and a graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme. With over half a decade of industry experience, she is passionate about writing stories that highlight innovation, diversity, and sustainability across the global whisky landscape.
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The Basil Hayden 10 Year has also been given sleek new packaging, to celebrate its return. Image credits: Basil Hayden
Basil Hayden, the bourbon brand founded by legendary Master Distiller, Booker Noe, has announced the return of its 10 Year Old expression, complete with a new look. And it gets better. After previously being available in limited quantities on an annual basis, Basil Hayden 10 Year Old is permanently joining the brand’s core range of expressions. 

The brand is now under the stewardship of Booker’s son, Fred, a 7th Generation Beam family Master Distiller. 

The Origins Of The Basil Hayden 10 Year Old 

The Basil Hayden 10 Year Old was first released in December 2018, and quickly became a holiday favorite for many bourbon lovers. Since then, it has been a limited annual release that is highly sought after by fans of the expression. 

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the expression, it is now being made available year-round. 

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The Same Whiskey 

Staying true to the classic recipe, Basil Hayden 10 Year Old is distilled from the brand’s signature high-rye mash bill and aged for 10 years in virgin American oak barrels. The resulting bourbon is, according to a brand press release, “light-flavored enough to examine on the palate without any lingering harshness.” 

The rich caramel and vanilla notes in the bourbon can be best tasted when the whiskey is served neat or on the rocks. 

Official tasting notes for the bourbon are as follows: 

“AROMA: Big oak, hints of char, vanilla and rye. 

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“TASTE: Oak balanced by caramel sweetness and rye spice. 

“FINISH: Lightly smoky with a subtle hint of char.”

New Packaging 

In celebration of Basil Hayden 10 Year Old’s return, the expression has been given new packaging, that features a polished dark gray label with embossed gold font. The packaging exudes a feeling of luxurious warmth, mirroring the taste of the bourbon. The iconic Basil Hayden monogrammed belt has been maintained. 

Buy Basil Hayden 10 Year Old 

Basil Hayden is now available via selected US retailers for an SRP of $84.99 for a 750ml bottle. You can purchase a bottle, or find your nearest retailer here.

Beth Squires

Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash with over half a decade of industry experience. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of the global whisky landscape, spanning everything from heritage and production to complex market analysis. A graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme, which champions women in whisky, Beth is a dedicated advocate for diversity and sustainability, focused on highlighting the innovation and storytelling that define the modern whisky industry.

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