Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1.75 L

Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a Beam Suntory brand named after an early Kentucky distiller known for using a higher-rye mash bill than most bourbons of his time. Bottled at a lighter 80 proof (40% ABV) than many bourbons on the shelf, it's built to be approachable rather than intense. Expect a nose of light spice and vanilla, a smooth, moderately sweet palate with peppery rye notes, and a clean, gentle finish without much burn. It's a common entry point for drinkers newer to bourbon, and it also works well in cocktails that call for a lighter-bodied whiskey.

How to drink Basil Hayden's

Neat or on the rocks suits its light body well; it also makes an easy-drinking Old Fashioned or Manhattan for those who find heavier bourbons too intense.

Bourbon80 proof