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Basil Hayden has always occupied a distinct corner of the Kentucky bourbon landscape: lighter in body, higher in rye, more refined than robust. Named for a Maryland distiller who brought his craft to Kentucky in the late 1700s, the brand has built its reputation on approachability without sacrificing character. Toast takes that philosophy a step further — a Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in lightly toasted (rather than deeply charred) new oak barrels, a secondary maturation that coaxes a gentler, more nuanced layer of wood influence into the spirit. The result is a bourbon that feels like the warm end of a bonfire rather than the roar of it.

Dark amber in the glass. The nose is immediately inviting: toasted oak, dried fruit, caramelized sugar, and a whisper of char that adds depth without weight. The palate is light and smooth — toasted wood and vanilla lead, with brown sugar and subtle rye spice in the middle. At 80 proof it is deliberately approachable, with a clean, sweet caramel finish that lingers softly. Easy neat, effortless on the rocks, and a natural fit in a Whiskey Sour or a low-key Old Fashioned.

“Toasted oak complemented by dried fruit and caramelized sugar — bourbon finished in toasted barrels delivering hints of char and caramel sweetness.” — Basil Hayden

• Producer: Basil Hayden, Clermont, Kentucky, USA
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Toast Finish
• Cask Finish: Lightly toasted new oak barrels
• Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
• Color: Dark amber
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Toasted oak, dried fruit, caramelized sugar, vanilla, brown sugar, subtle rye spice, sweet caramel finish
• Serve: Neat, on the rocks, Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned

Light body, toasted finish, zero compromises — Basil Hayden Toast is Kentucky bourbon for those who know what they like.