Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is produced by Basil Hayden, part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection in Kentucky, USA, and is known for its lighter, high-rye bourbon style. This expression is initially matured as a traditional Kentucky straight bourbon before being finished in California red wine casks, adding a layer of fruit complexity and soft tannin to the classic bourbon profile.

Deep amber with ruby hues, it reflects the influence of red wine cask finishing.

The nose opens with aromas of dark berries, plum and caramel layered with notes of vanilla, toasted oak and gentle baking spice.

The palate is smooth and medium-bodied, offering flavours of ripe cherry, blackberry and toffee supported by vanilla, soft oak and a subtle tannic grip from the wine cask influence, balanced by the signature spice of Basil Hayden’s high-rye mash bill.

The finish is medium to long, with lingering red fruit, light spice and a touch of oak dryness.

Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a modern and approachable bourbon, offering a distinctive twist through its integration of red wine cask character.