Basil Hayden Limited Edition Wildsam Field Guide Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Jim Beam Distillery / Beam Suntory, Clermont, Kentucky a limited edition collaboration between Basil Hayden and Wildsam, the celebrated American travel and culture publisher known for its Field Guides documenting the character of American cities and regions, presenting the same high-rye Small Batch Collection bourbon in a collector’s bottle that pairs Basil Hayden’s Kentucky heritage with Wildsam’s literary celebration of American place.

Wildsam is one of the most distinctive independent publishing houses in America producing beautifully designed, deeply researched Field Guides to American cities, regions, and experiences that blend travel writing, cultural documentation, and storytelling. The Wildsam Basil Hayden collaboration pairs two brands that share a similar value set: both are committed to craft, both are rooted in American tradition, and both are interested in telling the stories of the places and people that define the country’s character. The limited edition bottle incorporates Wildsam’s design aesthetic alongside Basil Hayden’s established packaging.

The bourbon inside is identical to the standard Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon same high-rye mash bill using twice the standard rye content, same 80-proof approachability, same Clermont distillation heritage. The Wildsam edition is a collector’s item for those who appreciate both the bourbon and the cultural collaboration it represents.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Peppermint, pepper, and gentle honey sweetness with subtle citrus and vanilla. The classic high-rye Basil Hayden aromatic profile.
• Palate: Spicy yet smooth with rye pepper and spice balanced by caramel sweetness and a honey-toned lightness at 80 proof.
• Finish: Warm and gently spiced with a lingering peppery sweetness. Clean and refined.

Specs

• Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky (Beam Suntory)
• Collaboration: Wildsam (American travel and culture publisher)
• Mash Bill: High-rye (twice the standard rye content)
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Limited Edition
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Wildsam? An independent American publisher celebrated for its Field Guides beautifully designed, deeply researched guides to American cities, regions, and experiences that blend travel writing, cultural documentation, and storytelling. The collaboration with Basil Hayden reflects shared values around American craft and the celebration of place.
• Is the bourbon inside different from standard Basil Hayden? No the bourbon is identical to the standard Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon: same high-rye mash bill, same 80 proof, same Clermont distillation. The Wildsam edition is a collector’s bottle distinguished by the collaboration packaging rather than a different liquid.
• Is this a good collector’s item? Yes limited edition brand collaborations with respected independent publishers are produced in small quantities and are not restocked once sold out. The Wildsam Basil Hayden bottle appeals to both bourbon collectors and those who appreciate Wildsam’s publishing work.

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