Basil Hayden's
7.4

Basil Hayden's

8 Years Old

ABV 40%

Clean and fresh. Mid-morning.

Dave Broom

Specification

Basil Hayden's

Brand

8 Years Old

Expression

Bourbon

Type

8

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Kentucky

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Clean and quite aromatic: herbs, eucalyptus, green almond, white asparagus behind some sandalwood. High rye.

Palate: Light, fresh and clean. A scented (furniture polish) quality to it. Turkish Delight. Slick and soft.

Finish: Dry. Rye flour.

Comment: Clean and fresh. Mid-morning.

Score: 7.3

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Tickly. Floral. Bergamot. Earl grey tea. Pear drop. Caramel. Develops on sour fruit (green apple, orange juice). An enticing perfumy display.

Palate: Mellow, but a bit soft and watery on midpalate. Develops on hot spices (tabasco).

Finish: Dry and hot.

Comment: Has an aromatic profile close to a rye whiskey. Quite charming. Too bad it has been emasculated by an excessive dilution. A handsome eunuch?

Score: 7.5

7.4
Overall Score

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