Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Basil Hayden Bourbon

The first smell of this bourbon had my mouth watering a little.  Maybe that was because it had been a couple of days since I'd had a good shot of whiskey, but it increased my anticipation.  In addition, it's a favorite of a good friend.

Basil Hayden has a sweet, smooth taste to the front.  The burn is pleasant and not overwhelming.  I was impressed by it's overall smoothness and drinkability.

After a few more sips, I found myself making a slight revision in my opinion.  Yes, it is a nice smooth bourbon, but that starts to become a downfall.  It quickly loses any unique characteristics and becomes just another nice sipping bourbon.

This would be a good introductory bourbon and excellent for someone who likes a lighter taste in their whiskey.  It's not one I'd stock, but I wouldn't turn down a drink either.

LB's Rating: 6 out of 10

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