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Bourbon Review: Basil Hayden’s 10 Year Old Bourbon

We review Basil Hayden's 10 Year Old Bourbon, a limited edition variant of this popular mid-shelf bourbon brand that's been aged for a decade before going into bottle.

OVERALL RATING

8
$60.00
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Tasting Notes

About:

40% ABV (80 proof); high rye bourbon aged 10 years in new American oak barrels; 750mL ~$60.
Appearance:
Dark marigold/medium amber.
Nose:
Abundant with cherry and vanilla. Sweet with a subtle touch of oak. While some bourbons smell pungently sweet, the rye spice and butterscotch of the Basil Hayden’s 10 Year are mellow.
Palate:
You really get the rye spice up front that is layered with cocoa notes. The cocoa and oak mix in a dry finish giving off a coffee taste. Where the cherry was potent on the nose, it is more subdued on the palate and stays more on the breath. There is a little bit of mint that makes me want a Mint Julep. The char and smokiness from the barrel enhances the whiskey.
Finish:
Comments:
Basil Hayden’s was one of my go to whiskies when I started drinking bourbons. I still call on it for my Manhattans when I am out. At the bar I work, we offer the Basil Hayden’s 10 Year, and I recommend a flight because it is nice to see how the brand has evolved. The 10 Year is another solid whiskey, and you will not be disappointed if drinking it.rnrnAs a fan of rye whiskey, I love how the Basil Hayden’s 10 Year picks up on the rye spice profile. This expression is not pungently sweet, and I appreciate the smoke and char that mingles with the classic Basil Hayden’s. If you see it at the liquor store, I recommend getting a bottle before it’s all gone due to its limited release.

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.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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