Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Merlot with hints of roasted nuts

with hints of roasted nuts and corn

the fruit fully ripe

and vanilla bean

Ultra-round tannins and lingering raspberry

Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Merlot with hints of roasted nutsIn 1796, Master Distiller Basil Hayden Sr. broke 'the rules' by mixing small grains into the mash of a traditional corn base. A Maryland transplant unafraid to stand out amidst the residing establishment, Basil conjectured that the spicy flavor of rye would be a striking complement to the sweet smoothness of corn in his distillery's standard bourbon. And much to the chagrin of the traditionalist set, Basil was right. His recipe was a masterpiece,