A Fruit‑Forward Finish on a High‑Rye Bourbon – Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey
Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Bourbon is a special limited-edition release that combines the brand’s signature high-rye bourbon with additional maturation in Californian red wine casks. This thoughtful finish brings layered complexity of dried fruit and cherry while maintaining the approachable elegance that defines Basil Hayden.
Tasting Experience
Color: Toasted brown with warm amber hues.
Nose: Dried fruit notes of cherry and vanilla, supported by a hint of toasted oak.
Palate: Smooth and mellow, offering sweet ambrosia with complex levels of charred oak.
Finish: Warm and inviting, featuring a crisp, delicate mouthfeel that gently highlights the wine cask influence.
Craftsmanship
Crafted using Basil Hayden’s classic high-rye mash bill, this bourbon undergoes additional aging in red wine casks sourced from California. The partial finish in wine barrels adds rich, fruity character while respecting the light, refined structure of Basil Hayden’s original spirit.
Best Enjoyed
Serve neat or over ice to explore its delicate fruit layers. It also works beautifully in cocktails like a Wine-Style Old Fashioned or a fruit-forward Whiskey Smash, where the red wine notes can shine.
Experience the elegant fusion of bourbon and wine barrel richness in Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey on Royal Batch – a unique expression that blends tradition and innovation.
