Artfully aged. When Basil Hayden, Sr. began distilling his mouth Bourbon here in 1796, Kentucky was but four years old and George Washington was president. Today, we make Basil Haydens Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey using the same skill and care that made it a favorite among Americas frontier settlers. Artfully Aged in Kentucky hillside rackhouses then bottled at a smooth 80 proof, basil Hayden's sophisticated taste remains true to the old family recipe. With more rye than a traditional bourbon and its trademark spicy finish, its easy to enjoy basil Haydens anyway you like. www.drinksmart.com. www.basilhaydens.com. 40% alc/vol. 80