Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Merlot Ultra-round tannins and lingering raspberry

Ultra-round tannins and lingering raspberry

blossoming for a few fleeting weeks each Spring

In a world filled with a myriad of mediocre

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Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Merlot Ultra-round tannins and lingering raspberryIn 1796, Master Distiller Basil Hayden Sr. broke 'the rules' by mixing small grains into the mash of a traditional corn base. A Maryland transplant unafraid to stand out amidst the residing establishment, Basil conjectured that the spicy flavor of rye would be a striking complement to the sweet smoothness of corn in his distillery's standard bourbon. And much to the chagrin of the traditionalist set, Basil was right. His recipe was a masterpiece,