{"product_id":"basil-hayden-toast-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","title":"Basil Hayden Toast Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBasil Hayden Toast is a Kentucky straight bourbon made from a brown-rice mash bill and finished in toasted, then flash-charred oak barrels, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToast uses an entirely new mash bill that replaces the traditional rye grain with brown rice, adding a hint of sweetness, a touch less spice and increased depth of flavor. That depth comes from secondary aging in a barrel that is toasted, then flash charred: rather than charring the barrel with open flame, the toasting process exposes it to a long and gentle heat at a level proprietary to Basil Hayden. The softer notes of the Kentucky straight bourbon take on flavor from the toasted barrels, and the whiskey is then blended back with non-toasted bourbon to add complexity. Basil Hayden is one of the original Small Batch Bourbon Collection expressions created by Booker Noe at Jim Beam in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is grounded in sweet vanilla, complemented by rich roasted notes from the toasted oak, with a soft, approachable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts signature belted bottle makes it an elegant gift.\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\u003eToasting barrels caramelizes wood sugars for sweeter, rounder flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it on a large cube for easy sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown rice adds sweetness, less spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet vanilla, rich roasted oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and approachable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil Hayden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky straight bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown rice in place of rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secondary aging in toasted, flash-charred oak\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 Kentucky, USA\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\u003eSip it neat or on the rocks, or mix a Highball or a gentle Old Fashioned. It pairs with grilled salmon, toasted nuts or crème brûlée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Toast different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrown rice replaces rye, and it gets secondary aging in toasted barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are the barrels toasted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a long, gentle heat before a flash char.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80 proof (40% ABV).\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":68023582753077,"sku":"VWS_200423433","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-21163.webp?v=1793662106","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/basil-hayden-toast-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}