Whisky Basil Hayden Bourbon

Whisky Basil Hayden BourbonCreated in 1992 by Booker Noe as part of the Small Batch collection, Basil Hayden introduced a more subtle side of bourbon compared to its counterparts.This style of bourbon was inspired by the 1792 whiskey pioneer, Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr., a rye farmer from Maryland who moved to Kentucky and started distilling. He chose to produce his bourbon with a higher percentage of rye, and Booker sought to recreate a similar recipe, with a high rye content, to offer a refined and approachable flavor profile.Today, this bourbon pays tribute to Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr.'s innovation in creating his rye-rich recipe, as well as to Booker Noe, a true visionary who sought to attract new enthusiasts to the world of whiskey.