A softer bourbon made with brown rice and finished in toasted barrels for sweet caramel notes.
What it is
Basil Hayden Toast is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) in a 750 ml bottle.
Where and how it's made
- Made at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, USA
- Mash bill uses brown rice in place of rye for less spice
- Given a secondary finish in toasted (not charred) oak barrels
Tasting notes
- Nose: toasted marshmallow, caramel and brown sugar
- Palate: smooth and sweet, with caramel, toasted oak and light grain
- Finish: short to medium, soft and sweet
Serving and pairing
Sip neat or on ice, or use it in a whiskey highball or Old Fashioned. Pairs with grilled pork, crème brûlée and s'mores.