Basil Hayden 10 Year Old Bourbon
High Rye Bourbon · Beam Suntory · Clermont, KY
Basil Hayden 10 Year Old Bourbon is a high rye bourbon from Beam Suntory in Clermont, KY. It is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) and carries a 10-year age statement. Suggested retail is about $70.
Tasting notes
An annual limited release featuring the classic high-rye mashbill aged a full decade. Big oak, hints of char, vanilla, and rye on the nose; caramel sweetness and rye spice on the palate; lightly smoky, subtly charred finish.
How it compares
- At $70, it is priced 40% above the median high rye bourbon in the catalog ($50).
- At 80 proof it runs 20 proof points lower than the typical high rye bourbon here (100 proof).