Basil Hayden Bourbon

I was a much bigger fan of this bourbon before the price went up to about 45 bucks a bottle (used to be easily obtained for around 33. I thought it was a great bourbone to make classic cocktails with or even experiement with as the flavor stood up well, but the proof was better, in my opinion, to not get people too saused up with tasty treats. At this price point I'll still readily purchase, but probably use for my own cocktails, and not the whole party

Rye nose right off the bat. Balanced, smooth, spicy peppery, lighter palette. Some sort of fresh floral, sweet after taste.

Very off putting on the nose, a little play doh, a little pepper, and apple. The palette is sweet with pepper, and light fruit. A spicy sweet short finish. Good pairing with aged cheese and light fruit.