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Basil Hayden Toast
80 proof NAS Bourbon James B. Beam Distilling Company $49.99 Corn, brown rice, malted barley (rice replaces rye)

Sweet with sour skittles and fruity notes; floral aromas; toasted wood sugars; not heavily marshmallow-like; minimal aggressive bite; well-acclimated aromas after 10 minutes in glass

Very sweet and easy; no impact or wow factor; soft and smooth across the tongue; subtle white pepper spice; hint of smokiness on the backend that pairs with sweetness; sautéed pear notes as the glass sits

Medium finish that is not long-lasting; lacks some palate stickiness; clean exit due to lower proof

Overall Score
3.7 / 5
A rebranded and reformulated whiskey with a new rice-based mash bill that offers an approachable, sweet summer sipper with improved packaging and broader appeal than its predecessor.
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Tasted on Episode 193 Basil Hayden Toast Review