This unique recipe calls for a larger percentage of small grains in the mash (rye and barley) and eight years gently resting in the wood. During the mashing and aging, the spicy flavor of the rye marries with the sweet smoothness of the corn for a character unlike any other bourbon. Enriched by a hint of peppermint, Basil Hayden’s mellow taste and dry, brief finish is delicious sipped neat or on the rocks. It’s perfect for those who enjoy a light-bodied bourbon