Basil Hayden continues to expand its experiments in finishing with its latest release, Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke.
It begins with toasting and lightly charring a secondary barrel. Afterwards, hickory-smoked chips are ignited at a constant feed to produce smoke, which is then pumped into the barrel, resulting in soft, charred notes. This six-month secondary aging process provides a more subtle take on smoky spirits like Islay single malts.
“We continue to honor my grandfather Booker Noe’s legacy of pushing the boundaries of what bourbon can be with the debut of Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke,” said eighth generation Beam family distiller Freddie Noe. “A showcase of the many ways in which our bourbon can be layered, refined and complex, yet approachable and inviting, Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke is reimagining how smoky spirits can taste.”
“Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke is proof that bourbon can be complex and smoky, but doesn’t need to be harsh,” added Jonathan Marks, Senior Brand Director for Global Small Batch Bourbon at Beam Suntory. “We look forward to bringing new members into the Basil Hayden family with this bourbon that provides a subtle invitation to smoky spirits in a way that only Basil Hayden can.”
Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke is available now in limited release for $49.99.
