Whisky Magazine
Celebrating whiskies of the world

Issue 72 of Whisky Magazine out now!

Issue 72 Out Now

Read - Buy - Subscribe

Quick Links

Buy back issues
Cocktails
Distilleries
Find a whisky
Forums and chat
Independent bottlers
Magazine archive
News
Nosing & Tasting Course
Subscribe
Tasting notes
Whisky and food
Whisky Glossary



Search

Join Whiskymag.com Now
MAGAZINE
SUBSCRIBE
STORE
FEATURES
WHISKIES
DIRECTORY
FORUMS
Age  |  Awards  |  Brand  |  Type  |  Vintage  |  Region

Basil Hayden's 8 Years Old

Brand Basil Hayden's
Expression 8 Years Old
Type American Whiskey / Bourbon
Age 8 Year Old
Abv 40.00%
Produced at Small Batch Distillery
Region Kentucky
Availability USA
Guide Price £18-£25 (US$30-US$40)
Website http://www.smallbatch.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 51 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

Whisky Magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass. Every issue brings you fascinating articles on the art, science and romance of the 'water of life', plus page after page of tasting notes.

Issue 51 onlineBuy issue 51 (£5.95)
Subscribe to Whisky Magazine (from £28.38)
Preview current issue (72) • Preview other issues online

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Nose
Tickly. Floral. Bergamot. Earl grey tea. Pear drop. Caramel. Develops on sour fruit (green apple, orange juice). An enticing perfumy display.
Palate
Mellow, but a bit soft and watery on midpalate. Develops on hot spices (Tabasco).
Finish
Dry and hot.
Comment
Has an aromatic profile close to a rye whiskey. Quite charming. Too bad it has been emasculated by an excessive dilution. A handsome eunuch?

Dave Broom

Nose
Clean and quite aromatic: herbs, eucalyptus, green almond, white asparagus behind some sandalwood. High rye.
Palate
Light, fresh and clean. A scented (furniture polish) quality to it. Turkish Delight. Slick and soft.
Finish
Dry. Rye flour.
Comment
Clean and fresh. Mid-morning.

Whisky Magazine tasting glass, order online.

Interested in whisky tasting, why not nose through our Nosing and Tasting booklet online. It is a great guide to get you started with nosing and tasting your whiskies.

Talk with other whisky lovers about the Basil Hayden's 8 Years Old in the whisky forums.