Some bourbons get better with age. Basil Hayden gets significantly better with ten years.

Basil Hayden Aged 10 Years takes the brand's signature high-rye recipe and gives it a decade in newly charred American oak barrels. The extra aging transforms the approachable character Basil Hayden is known for into something with real depth, a more pronounced oak presence, deeper caramel complexity, and a rye spice that has had time to fully integrate and shine.

Originally released as a limited holiday expression and now a permanent lineup member, this is the bottle that shows what Basil Hayden is truly capable of when patience is part of the recipe. For the Basil Hayden fan who wants more, and for anyone who appreciates an elegant, age-stated bourbon at an accessible proof, this is an essential pour.

🥃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Big oak, caramel buns, vanilla, cherry, golden raisin, dried dark fruit, and a hint of char. Deeper and more complex than the standard expression.
• Palate: Rye spice up front, layered with cocoa, toffee, toasted oak, salted caramel, and a subtle mint note. The 10 years add real depth without losing that Basil Hayden smoothness.
• Finish: Moderately long with trailing oak, citrus spice, dark fruit, and a biscuity warmth that lingers. Satisfying and memorable.

🥂 How to Enjoy

• Neat in a Glencairn: The age deserves the glass. Let it open for 5 minutes and take your time with every sip.
• Manhattan: 2oz Basil Hayden 10 Year, 1oz sweet vermouth, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, stirred, served up with a cherry. An exceptional Manhattan.
• On the rocks: A single large cube slowly unlocks the dried fruit and oak notes. Wonderful on a quiet evening.
• Gift it: The black label, age statement, and premium presentation make this one of the most impressive gifts in the $100 bourbon range. Always a standout.

📖 The 10 Year Story

Basil Hayden originally carried an 8-year age statement when it launched in 1992. That statement was removed in 2014, leaving bourbon fans to wonder what extra aging would bring to the brand. The answer came in 2018 when Beam released the first limited edition 10 Year, and the response was overwhelming. The high-rye mashbill that makes standard Basil Hayden so approachable becomes significantly more complex with a decade of oak influence. In September 2024, Basil Hayden Aged 10 Years became a permanent expression, cementing its place as the pinnacle of the Basil Hayden lineup.

📋 Product Details

• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Producer: James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, KY
• Mashbill: High rye, 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml
• Aging: 10 years in newly charred American oak barrels
• Closure: Synthetic cork with signature metal belt buckle
• Shipping Weight: Approx. 4 lbs

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