Basil Hayden 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Jim Beam Distillery / Beam Suntory, Clermont, Kentucky the age-stated expression of the flagship Basil Hayden high-rye bourbon, carrying the same twice-the-standard-rye mash bill to a full decade of maturation in new charred American oak, adding the big oak aromas, char, caramel, and enhanced spice complexity that ten years of Kentucky seasonal cycling produces over the standard expression a limited release that shows what patience adds to Basil Hayden’s already distinctive high-rye character.

The standard Basil Hayden bourbon carries no age statement, blended from barrels at the point Beam Suntory’s blenders determine the profile is at its best. The 10 Year is the definitive answer to what happens when that same high-rye mash bill is given a fixed decade of aging rather than being pulled at optimal blend point: more wood, more char, more complexity, the same Basil Hayden spice foundation now expressing through a full ten years of barrel contact.

At 80 proof, the 10 Year maintains the approachability that defines the brand while delivering a flavor depth that the standard expression cannot match. The oak aromas that ten years of Heaven Hill’s rick house environment produces are prominent char, vanilla, caramel with the trademark rye spice cutting through to confirm its Basil Hayden identity. A limited release that over-delivers at its price point for those who want age-stated, high-rye Kentucky bourbon at the lighter end of the proof spectrum.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Big oak aromas and char from ten years of new American oak contact, with hints of vanilla and the rye’s signature spice. More concentrated and complex than the standard expression.
• Palate: The trademark Basil Hayden spice shines through the added oak depth caramel sweetness and wood from ten years of barrel interaction, with the high-rye’s characteristic pepper and spice confirming the expression’s identity. Smooth and characterful at 80 proof.
• Finish: Long and memorable with caramel, oak, and lingering spice. The decade of aging sustains the finish beyond what the standard expression achieves.

Specs

• Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky (Beam Suntory)
• Mash Bill: High-rye (twice the standard rye content)
• Age: 10 years
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, age-stated limited release
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does Basil Hayden 10 Year taste like? Big oak and char on the nose with vanilla and rye spice. Caramel, wood, and trademark Basil Hayden pepper on the palate at 80 proof. Long, memorable finish with caramel, oak, and lingering spice.
• How does the 10 Year differ from standard Basil Hayden? Same high-rye mash bill, same 80 proof the difference is ten years of fixed aging versus the standard expression’s blend-at-optimal-point approach. The 10 Year adds big oak, char, and a sustained finish that the standard expression doesn’t develop. More complexity, same approachability.
• Is Basil Hayden 10 Year a limited release? Yes the 10 Year is produced in limited quantities and is not always available. It was originally introduced as a holiday offering and has been released periodically. Check current availability at Wooden Cork.

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