Basil Hayden 10yr Bourbon

Light and easygoing has long been Basil Hayden's role in the Jim Beam family, and the ten-year-old stretches that profile with more time in oak. The high-rye recipe gives a little pepper up front, then vanilla, honeyed grain and a mellow, medium-length finish. It is approachable enough for newcomers to bourbon and polished enough for a slow evening pour.