Revisiting the Classics: Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Revisiting the Classics: Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon

What we’re drinking: Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Where it’s from: This small-batch whiskey is in the James B. Beam Distilling Co. portfolio, which includes Knob Creek, Baker’s and Booker’s. The whiskey is overseen by eighth-generation distiller Freddie Noe. Why we’re drinking this: Even throughout its many variations (Toast, Subtle Smoke, Malted Rye, etc.) the deal with Basil Hayden is that it’s incredibly approachable.   Crea…