Basil Hayden Toast is bourbon, reimagined. Swapping traditional rye spice for smooth brown rice and finishing in toasted barrels, this release breaks from convention, yet still feels distinctly Kentucky. It’s a softer, rounder take on the classic, made for sipping slow and discovering something new with every pour.

Basil Hayden Toast Bourbon 75cl
Brand: Basil Hayden | Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | ABV: 40% | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 750ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Gentle and welcoming, toasted marshmallow, warm toffee, and a subtle drift of smoked oak.
Palate: Light yet flavorful. Caramelized sugar, roasted hazelnuts, vanilla bean, and soft spice glide across a delicate, smooth texture.
Finish: Clean, mellow, and lightly sweet, with a final note of charred wood and citrus peel.

Production Details
Crafted with a unique mashbill that replaces rye with brown rice, adding silkiness and softness. Finished in toasted oak barrels (not charred) to emphasize sweet, layered wood character rather than spice or heat. Bottled at 40% for a refined, easy-drinking profile.

Perfect For
Those just stepping into bourbon. The casual evening dram. Or as a contrast pour next to bolder cask-strength bottles. It’s a bottle that welcomes, not challenges.

Expert Notes
Toast is part of Basil Hayden’s innovative push toward approachable, modern bourbon. With its soft grain and unique finish, it’s become a quiet favorite among bartenders and beginners alike.

Customer Reviews
“Light, sweet, and toasty, exactly what I want in an easy-drinking bourbon.”
“Perfect for introducing friends to whiskey without overwhelming them.”
“The brown rice makes a real difference. Smooth, elegant, and balanced.”

Interesting Fact
Basil Hayden Toast is one of the few widely available bourbons to use brown rice in its mashbill, a grain that adds creamy texture and lifts sweetness without adding heat.

Serving Suggestions
Neat or on a large rock. Also shines in minimalist bourbon cocktails like a Paper Plane or a Boulevardier, where its softness lets other flavors sing.

Distillery Background
Part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection, Basil Hayden is known for its high-rye balance and refined edge. With Toast, the brand leans into innovation, proving that lighter doesn’t mean lesser, just different.