Basil Hayden's is a low-proof, high-rye premium bourbon whiskey. It's named after an 18th century whiskey maker known for making high-rye bourbon and being among the first Americans to settle the area known as Bardstown, Kentucky today, or the Bourbon Capital of the World.

Is Basil Hayden expensive?

The average price you should expect to pay for a bottle of Basil Hayden bourbon whiskey is of about $53. ... The spirit is complex and delicious, so a must-drink for all whiskey aficionados. A bottle of Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon costs about $47. This bourbon whiskey is woodsy, citrusy, and sweet.

What does Basil Hayden taste like?

Flavors of white pepper, orange peel, lemon and corn notes are offset by gentle cinnamon, rye spice and sweet caramel. Dry and rather brief finish with a big bang of refreshing nice cinnamon pepperiness and light vanilla oakiness.