Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Bourbon
High Rye Bourbon · Beam Suntory · Clermont, KY
Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Bourbon is a high rye bourbon from Beam Suntory in Clermont, KY. It is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $50.
Tasting notes
The signature high-rye bourbon given secondary aging in barrels treated with hickory-smoked chips. Mellow smoke and sweet vanilla on the nose; soft char, butterscotch, and maple on the palate; crisp, delicate hickory smokiness on the finish.
How it compares
- At $50, it is priced right around 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).