{"product_id":"basil-hayden-subtle-smoke-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBasil Hayden Subtle Smoke is a limited-release Kentucky straight bourbon with notes of soft char and light butterscotch, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasil Hayden is one of the four original expressions of the Small Batch Bourbon Collection created by master distiller Booker Noe in 1992, made at the James B. Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. The brand is known for a high-rye mash bill that produces a lighter, more approachable style, and is named for Meredith Basil Hayden Sr., the 18th-century Kentucky distiller who pioneered the high-rye approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubtle Smoke pours a deep, rich amber with copper undertones. The aroma has a mellow smoke character with a hint of sweet vanilla. The flavour brings soft char with a light sweetness reminiscent of butterscotch and maple, and the finish is crisp yet delicate, with gentle smokiness and light toasted hickory wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA limited release from a beloved bourbon, it makes a fine gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKentucky straight bourbon must be made from at least 51% corn, aged at least two years in new charred oak containers, and bottled with nothing added but water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooker Noe's Small Batch Bourbon Collection also includes Knob Creek, Baker's and Booker's, each representing a different style of premium bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 80 proof, Basil Hayden keeps its signature light, easy-sipping character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow smoke with sweet vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft char, butterscotch and maple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate smoke and toasted hickory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil Hayden (James B. Beam Distilling Co.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, limited release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clermont, Kentucky, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or over ice. It pairs with barbecue, maple desserts or smoked nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoft char, butterscotch and maple, with gentle smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 80 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Basil Hayden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023479861557,"sku":"VWS_200424478","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-15306.webp?v=1793656953","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/basil-hayden-subtle-smoke-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}