Basil Hayden Toast

Sweeter smelling than tasting. Smooth with a “dead” aftertaste. High alcohol taste without nearly any burn. Very unique and glad I tried, but not among my favorite bottles.

Aroma of apricot and apple with a smooth vanilla & caramel flavor. Clean finish without the typical lingering bite, and fine oak flavor.

Fruity flavor. Smooth finish

Sweet and Mild. Love it or hate it this is an easy supper and a great warm up For moving into stronger stuff

This might be a case of letting the bourbon sit and breathe a little. I will admit, I drank my pour out of a freshly opened bottle, but this one seems like it could benefit from sitting in the glass for a moment or two. I found the taste to be very cinnamon spice heavy. There is a very distinct lack of alcohol heat, perhaps from the low(er) proof? The bourbon does this thing where it coats your tongue and feels thick, almost syrup like although the actual bourbon isn't nearly that viscous. I taste some autumn-like herbaceous flavors with an underlying note of toffee and/or caramel sweetness. I don't know about this one though.... it's alright I suppose. Not one I would be clamoring back to the store to purchase once finished, but worth a try for the relatively affordable price.