Basil Hayden's 8 Year
High Rye Bourbon · Beam Suntory · Clermont, KY
Basil Hayden's 8 Year is a high rye bourbon from Beam Suntory in Clermont, KY. It is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) and carries a 8-year age statement. Suggested retail is about $45.
Tasting notes
High-rye, low-proof. Light and approachable for a small-batch bourbon.
How it compares
- At $45, 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).