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    BASIL HAYDEN®subtle smoke

    An innovative, one-time release with notes of soft char & light butterscotch

    COLOR

    Deep, rich amber with copper undertones

    AROMA

    A mellow smoke character with a hint of sweet vanilla

    FLAVOR

    Soft char with a light sweetness reminiscent of butterscotch and maple

    FINISH

    Crisp yet delicate smokiness with light toasted hickory wood

    PROOF

    80

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    PROCESS

    AN ENTIRELY NEW TAKE ON SMOKY SPIRITS

    Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke features the same high-rye mash bill that Basil Hayden loyalists know and love, but uses secondary aging to deliver a unique, layered flavor with a refined hint of smokiness.

    We begin by toasting and lightly charring the secondary barrel. This is followed by delicately igniting hickory-smoked chips at a constant feed to produce smoke, which is then pumped into the barrel, resulting in notes of soft char and light butterscotch. This unique flavor provides a smoother, more subtle take on smoky spirits, and creates the perfectly sophisticated, yet approachable introduction to both bourbon and Basil Hayden.

    Serving Subtle Smoke neat or on the rocks allows the mellow smoke and sweet vanilla notes to shine while complementing the spicy rye flavors typical to Basil Hayden bourbon’s high-rye mash bill. At 80 proof, Subtle Smoke is light enough to examine on the palate without the burn typically associated with higher-proof or overly smoky spirits. Check out our Cocktails page for additional recipe inspiration.

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