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Bourbon Review: Basil Hayden’s 10 Year Bourbon (2020)

We review Basil Hayden's 10 Year Bourbon (2020), marking the third year Jim Beam has released an age statement bourbon under this popular Small Batch brand.

OVERALL RATING

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Basil Hayden's 10 Year Bourbon (2020)

Tasting Notes

About:

Basil Hayden’s 10 Year Bourbon is a mellow 40 proof and made from 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley and retails in most American markets for $69.99 per 750mL bottle.
Appearance:
This liquid is a very clear, medium brown-copper that coats the glass and quickly forms thick tears.
Nose:
A sweet, yummy nose smelling of only good things: caramel buns and cola, coconut sugar and molasses.
Palate:
The palate is buttered toast on the attack, with gentle spiciness. Smoked meat hits on the mid-palate, black tea wraps the sides of the tongue. The finish is slightly dry, tannic and tasting of molasses and allspice dram, medium long. The body is thin, contrasting with all the rich, syrupy flavors.
Finish:
Comments:
Final thoughts: Maybe I’m too used to over-proof whiskeys, but this is positively sessionable; just “easy.” It’s not a whiskey that invites deep analysis or hard thinking. It’s for when you just want to focus on the conversation.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Cindy Capparelli

Cindy Capperelli is the visionary founder of Portland Bitters Project, established in 2014 with the ambition to craft the finest bitters available. Today, her bitters are savored across the United States and internationally, enhancing cocktails with expressive flavors. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Cindy shares her expertise as an instructor at two Portland colleges. She also engages with private groups, distilleries, and maker's spaces, advocating for the use of high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Cindy empowers her students with the confidence and knowledge to create exceptional drinks at home, experiment with tinctures, and enrich their overall food and beverage experiences.

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