Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

$99.00
Overview

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | James B. Beam Distilling Co.Clermont, Kentucky  ·  40% ABV (80 Proof)  ·  750ml  ·  Limited Release

Basil Hayden's Red Wine Cask Finish takes the brand's classic high-rye bourbon and gives it extra time in California red wine casks. Same light, easy-drinking style Basil Hayden's is known for, just with a layer of dried fruit and cherry running through it. An exclusive travel retail release, so it's not something you'll find sitting on every shelf.

Still 80-proof and smooth, this one's for drinkers who like their bourbon on the lighter side but want a bit more fruit and depth in the glass.

Product Details

Brand Basil Hayden's
Producer James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Style Red Wine Cask Finished
Region Clermont, Kentucky, USA
Mash Bill High rye (corn, rye, malted barley)
Age Statement NAS (No Age Statement)
ABV 40% (80 Proof)
Cask Type New charred oak, finished in Californian red wine casks
Bottle Size 750ml
Country USA

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Dried fruit, cherry and vanilla, with a hint of toasted oak
  • Palate: Sweet up front, with cherry and vanilla, and charred oak coming through underneath
  • Finish: Medium length and warmth, with cherry and cinnamon lingering

Light and easy like the standard Basil Hayden's, but the red wine cask time adds a fruitier, slightly richer edge.

What sets this bottle apart

  • Classic Basil Hayden's high rye bourbon, partially finished in Californian red wine casks
  • Adds dried fruit and cherry character on top of the usual light, spicy profile
  • Still 80 proof, so it keeps the easy-drinking style the brand is known for
  • An exclusive travel retail release, harder to get hold of than the standard bottle

Distillery Information

Basil Hayden's is produced at James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, and is named after an 18th-century distiller known for using a high-rye recipe. It sits at the lighter, more refined end of the Beam family lineup.

Red Wine Cask Finish takes that same high-rye bourbon and gives it extra time in California red wine casks before bottling, adding fruit and depth to the brand's signature light, approachable style. It's released exclusively through select travel retail locations rather than as a standard shelf offering.

Who this bottle is for

  • Basil Hayden's fans wanting to try something a bit different
  • Wine drinkers just getting into bourbon who like a fruitier profile
  • Anyone after a lighter bourbon with a bit more depth than the standard bottle
  • Travellers who spot it in duty-free and want to grab something limited

How to enjoy

  • Best neat or with a single large ice cube
  • Easy enough to drink without overthinking it
  • The cherry and dried fruit notes come through best at room temperature

Why we curate it

Basil Hayden's Red Wine Cask Finish takes a bourbon that's already easy to like and adds something a bit different. Still light, still smooth, but with a fruitier edge that sets it apart from the standard bottle. A solid grab if you spot it, given how limited the release is.

Tasting Notes

NOSE: Inviting aromas of dried fruit, cherry and vanilla with a hint of toasted oak .

PALATE: Soft flavours of sweet ambrosia complemented by complex charred oak spice .

FINISH: Warm and crisp, with gentle oak and subtle sweetness inviting you back for another sip