As someone else said, a lot of whiskey nerds don't go for this because of the abv and price point. It's around 50 USD near me and the variations are usually $10 more. It's definitely marketed as a premium product though. There's just A Ton of stuff in that price range that delivers a better experience. But there's definitely a strong group of people that do enjoy this product line.
I just had my first taste of Basil Hayden the day before this video was published. I found it very easy to drink, as you two noted, but that also made it unremarkable. A friend trying it with me looked up an online review to learn it is regarded as a good whiskey for introducing novices to the water of life.
I happen to like Basil Hayden's (one of the 80 bourbons I currently own), but I know a lot of people who complain that the proof is too low and the price too high. I usually direct them to Old Grand-dad Bonded or 114 (since Hayden was the Grand-dad in question). However, not being a whisky snob (!), I quite like something easy-drinking when I'm not actively tasting for tasting's sake...
Good morning lovely ladies! So pleased you two are back. Keep the videos coming, so entertaining. Have you tried any of the Clyde May's? I'm currently drinking the Special Reserve 110 proof, 55% ALC.,simply fantastic.
Hi ladies!Two good, distinctly different, affordable (in the US) bourbons worth tasting, in my opinion, are Wild Turkey Rare Breed (corn with a balance of rye and barley, high proof) and Maker's 101 (corn, wheat and barley, 101 proof). Love your videos.
For what you said you are seeking, I would suggest a Russell's Reserve (from Wild Turkey) in the same price range. Much mor going on in the glass, in my opinion.
Knob Creep! Something entirely different. 🤣 Haven't tried Basil Hayden, it's expensive here compared to other 40% bourbons and for the same price I can get something higher proof. Cheers! 🥃
It also tastes thin to me. 45% to 47% Bourbons seem to be my favorite and just have more of a rich flavor. This is probably great for someone new to Bourbon and high rye Bourbon in particular at 40%.
Like many of the previous comments, I find the my serious Bourbon friends find BH a bit too thin and expensive. A good easy drinker, but there are better options available. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing, ladies. Never seen it here (and never been to the States in search for it😂). But as I'm not a bourbon fan (with those I've tried), I'm more than happy giving this a pass. Slàinte mhath
Tried it only once, but it is not really held in high regard in the US. It is thought of as an entry level, pretty bottle bourbon. I had no issue with it and would absolutely drink more. It is not a bourbon geek's bourbon, though.
I was gonna make a joke at the beginning of the video that Basil Hayden is a bourbon for soccer moms cause they're drawn in by the stylish belt with the big buckle
The bouboniest bourbon that ever did bourbon. If there was an emoji of a bourbon bottle, it would be Basil Hayden's. It's as generically bourbon as you can get and it's low ABV make whiskey snobs instantly look down their noses at it, but in reality, it's a very well made product that, if given blind, few, if any, would find offensive. If the ABV were higher, it would be a whiskey snob's go-to. If you want something with a higher ABV and still extremely good value for the money, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, Barrel Proof (SBBP) is probably the best bang for the buck in the states right now, rivaling $500+ allocated bourbons in flavor and ABV for about $65 U.S. on average.
There are additional taxes on spirits over 40% in the UK. Bourbon in the US really starts at 50% alcohol according to the Bottled in Bond law of 1897. Bourbon nerds want 55% to 70% alcohol.
I've had one bottle of Basil Hayden, and I'll not buy another. There's no real difference between it and Jim Beam white label, and there's so much else out there that tastes better for the same price or less. Y'all mentioned Knob Creek, which is one of them - I'd also suggest Evan Williams Bottled In Bond, Elijah Craig, Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon, Oregon Spirit bourbon, or Redemption wheated bourbon, among others, as being both better than Basil Hayden, and no more expensive. Shoot, Jim Beam 7 year is much better.
For me, BH is well balanced and inoffensive. Nothing remarkable and not a strong value for the money. The bottling, labeling and taste profile suggest it’s marketed as a gateway whisky for female wine drinkers.
I’m glad you are making videos again. I appreciate your perspectives.
As someone else said, a lot of whiskey nerds don't go for this because of the abv and price point. It's around 50 USD near me and the variations are usually $10 more. It's definitely marketed as a premium product though. There's just A Ton of stuff in that price range that delivers a better experience. But there's definitely a strong group of people that do enjoy this product line.
Whiskey nerds don't go for it because it is thin, thinner, thinnest. It's too watered down. There's no flavor.
I just had my first taste of Basil Hayden the day before this video was published. I found it very easy to drink, as you two noted, but that also made it unremarkable. A friend trying it with me looked up an online review to learn it is regarded as a good whiskey for introducing novices to the water of life.
I happen to like Basil Hayden's (one of the 80 bourbons I currently own), but I know a lot of people who complain that the proof is too low and the price too high. I usually direct them to Old Grand-dad Bonded or 114 (since Hayden was the Grand-dad in question). However, not being a whisky snob (!), I quite like something easy-drinking when I'm not actively tasting for tasting's sake...
Enjoy your videos a lot! Would especially enjoy a video of you two touring the Islay scotch distilleries 👍🏼😳
Good morning lovely ladies! So pleased you two are back. Keep the videos coming, so entertaining. Have you tried any of the Clyde May's? I'm currently drinking the Special Reserve 110 proof, 55% ALC.,simply fantastic.
Almost everyone I know in the community does not enjoy. However, almost everyone I know in real life really enjoys this! Hmmmm. Thanks for sharing!
Hi ladies!Two good, distinctly different, affordable (in the US) bourbons worth tasting, in my opinion, are Wild Turkey Rare Breed (corn with a balance of rye and barley, high proof) and Maker's 101 (corn, wheat and barley, 101 proof). Love your videos.
Good comment. I have WTRB & WT101, and I'm on the hunt for Maker's Mark 101 to compare to WT101. Always loved MM.
I like high proof juice but a few lower proof bottles are on my shelf, I really enjoy the Basil Hayden 10yr. 😋👍💯 Cheers Ladies 🥃
another great vid, i would recommend rabbit hole kentucky rye
For what you said you are seeking, I would suggest a Russell's Reserve (from Wild Turkey) in the same price range. Much mor going on in the glass, in my opinion.
Knob Creep! Something entirely different. 🤣 Haven't tried Basil Hayden, it's expensive here compared to other 40% bourbons and for the same price I can get something higher proof. Cheers! 🥃
It also tastes thin to me. 45% to 47% Bourbons seem to be my favorite and just have more of a rich flavor. This is probably great for someone new to Bourbon and high rye Bourbon in particular at 40%.
Like many of the previous comments, I find the my serious Bourbon friends find BH a bit too thin and expensive. A good easy drinker, but there are better options available.
Thanks for the video.
Wait until you stumble upon Michter’s
the guava part is hilarious
Thanks for sharing, ladies.
Never seen it here (and never been to the States in search for it😂).
But as I'm not a bourbon fan (with those I've tried), I'm more than happy giving this a pass.
Slàinte mhath
While Basil Hayden is owned by Jim Beam, Jim Beam is owned by Suntory (an even larger company).
Tried it only once, but it is not really held in high regard in the US. It is thought of as an entry level, pretty bottle bourbon. I had no issue with it and would absolutely drink more. It is not a bourbon geek's bourbon, though.
I dunno about entry level, but it's regarded as low proof for the money.
that's all that bourbon know, proof. Says alot doesn't it
I’m not a big bourbon fan, but as a malt-ternative Elijah Craig is probably the best mainstream brand.
Proof is lower than an armadillos balls. It's like a good whisky that was watered down.
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Very easy drinking, light whiskey, thin.
I was gonna make a joke at the beginning of the video that Basil Hayden is a bourbon for soccer moms cause they're drawn in by the stylish belt with the big buckle
The bouboniest bourbon that ever did bourbon. If there was an emoji of a bourbon bottle, it would be Basil Hayden's. It's as generically bourbon as you can get and it's low ABV make whiskey snobs instantly look down their noses at it, but in reality, it's a very well made product that, if given blind, few, if any, would find offensive. If the ABV were higher, it would be a whiskey snob's go-to.
If you want something with a higher ABV and still extremely good value for the money, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, Barrel Proof (SBBP) is probably the best bang for the buck in the states right now, rivaling $500+ allocated bourbons in flavor and ABV for about $65 U.S. on average.
Buy OGD 114 instead, same product with real proof and flavor instead of castrated 80 Proof.
There are additional taxes on spirits over 40% in the UK. Bourbon in the US really starts at 50% alcohol according to the Bottled in Bond law of 1897. Bourbon nerds want 55% to 70% alcohol.
It's nasty, so much I poured it down the drain does that makes me a snob? Do I have to unsubscribe 😢?
I've had one bottle of Basil Hayden, and I'll not buy another. There's no real difference between it and Jim Beam white label, and there's so much else out there that tastes better for the same price or less. Y'all mentioned Knob Creek, which is one of them - I'd also suggest Evan Williams Bottled In Bond, Elijah Craig, Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon, Oregon Spirit bourbon, or Redemption wheated bourbon, among others, as being both better than Basil Hayden, and no more expensive. Shoot, Jim Beam 7 year is much better.
For me, BH is well balanced and inoffensive. Nothing remarkable and not a strong value for the money. The bottling, labeling and taste profile suggest it’s marketed as a gateway whisky for female wine drinkers.
Basil Hayden tastes like water to me. No taste.