Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Merlot blossoming for a few fleeting

blossoming for a few fleeting weeks each Spring

with hints of roasted nuts and corn

the fruit fully ripe

and it's medium-bodied and balanced

Ultra-round tannins and lingering raspberry

Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Merlot blossoming for a few fleetingIn 1796, Master Distiller Basil Hayden Sr. broke 'the rules' by mixing small grains into the mash of a traditional corn base. A Maryland transplant unafraid to stand out amidst the residing establishment, Basil conjectured that the spicy flavor of rye would be a striking complement to the sweet smoothness of corn in his distillery's standard bourbon. And much to the chagrin of the traditionalist set, Basil was right. His recipe was a masterpiece,