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So, whereas “toast” refers to bread, Basil Hayden’s Toast refers to… rice?
This whiskey consists of an entirely new mashbill for Basil Hayden, one which is constructed closely round brown rice. To make sure, Basil Hayden Toast — the primary everlasting addition to the BH lineup since 2017 — is extra clearly a reference to the toasted wooden used within the barrel getting old routine, however the true story right here is using brown rice as a substitute of rye within the in any other case bourbon-y mashbill. It isn’t 100% clear how Toast is made, although producer Jim Beam notes that “after getting old, the toasted brown rice bourbon is mixed again with extra brown rice bourbon, which has been rested in #4 char barrels.” So, rice on rice.
Additionally, the Basil Hayden label and monogrammed belt have been “elevated” for this launch. Examine the picture above for a way of what which means.
Brown rice bourbon has been performed earlier than — specifically by Beam — and it wasn’t unhealthy. Toast is clearly youthful than that experimental launch, although, so let’s see how issues go.
So, with all of that stated, I’m happy to report that Toast is fairly rattling strong. The nostril connotes a direct sweetness, evoking a major apple-heavy fruitiness alongside honey and Christmas spice notes that instantly feels festive. An fringe of barrel char provides some savoriness, however that is mild, the vacation character actually dominating the expertise.
The palate is good, with a extra conventional peanut and popcorn bourbon notice main the way in which, once more fairly candy with notes of honey and butterscotch rising briefly order. Hints of orange peel and contemporary melon give the physique some nuance, pushing by means of to a end that is still fruit-forward, hinting barely at candy cereal and, who is aware of, perhaps a touch of brown rice.
All informed it’s considered one of my favourite Basil Hayden releases to this point.
80 proof.
A- / $58 / basilhaydenbourbon.com [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
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