{"product_id":"basil-haydens-straight-bourbon-whiskey-1-75-ml","title":"Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1.75L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1.75L. Jim Beam Distillery \/ Beam Suntory, Clermont, Kentucky — the handle-format bottle of Booker Noe's 1992 Small Batch Collection flagship, delivering the same high-rye mash bill, twice-the-standard-rye character, and approachable 80-proof profile as the 750ml — the practical choice for regular Basil Hayden drinkers, home bars, and Manhattan or Old Fashioned rotation where the bottle goes quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of Basil Hayden begins with two men: Meredith Basil Hayden Sr., a Maryland rye farmer who moved to Kentucky in 1796 and began distilling with a higher-than-typical rye content, and Booker Noe, Jim Beam's master distiller who in 1992 honored that legacy by creating the Small Batch Bourbon Collection — four expressions each representing a different philosophy of premium bourbon craft. Basil Hayden's was Booker Noe's invitation to accessibility: the high-rye expression at 80 proof, lighter and more delicate than its three Small Batch siblings, a bourbon that welcomes new drinkers without condescending to experienced ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1.75L contains the same bourbon as the 750ml — same mash bill, same Clermont distillation, same 80 proof. The higher-rye content that defines the brand produces the signature peppermint, pepper, and honey-toned lightness that distinguishes Basil Hayden from heavier corn-dominant bourbons. At 1.75L, the lower per-ounce cost and reduced restocking frequency make it the straightforward choice for those who have already decided Basil Hayden is their regular bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred oak and sweet vanilla with caramel and hints of dried fruit. The high-rye mash bill creates the lighter, more delicate aromatic profile that defines the brand.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred oak complemented by brown sugar, a touch of black pepper from the rye, and dried fruit. Spicy yet smooth, rich and sweet at 80 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pleasant, lingering charred oak finish with a touch of dried fruit. Clean and refined.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky (Beam Suntory)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Batch Bourbon Collection (est. 1992 by Booker Noe)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-rye (twice the standard rye content)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNamed For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meredith Basil Hayden Sr. (1796 Kentucky distiller)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75L\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 1.75L the same bourbon as the 750ml?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — same mash bill, same distillery, same 80 proof. The 1.75L is the larger format at a lower per-ounce cost, ideal for regular drinkers and cocktail rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWho was Meredith Basil Hayden Sr.?\u003c\/strong\u003e A Maryland rye farmer who moved to Kentucky in 1796 and began distilling bourbon with a higher-than-typical rye percentage. His philosophy of using more rye to create a lighter, spicier character became the foundation Booker Noe honored when naming the brand in 1992.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work best with Basil Hayden?\u003c\/strong\u003e Manhattan (the high-rye spice integrates beautifully with sweet vermouth), Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, or neat. 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