Golden Hour by Basil Hayden
The Golden Hour by Basil Hayden is a simple, three-ingredient cocktail represents the balance, elegance, and quiet joy.
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The Golden Hour by Basil Hayden is a simple, three-ingredient cocktail represents the balance, elegance, and quiet joy.
Article published on | 3 minutes of readingAre you one of those people who love Aperol Sprit? Here’s a cocktail that is a sumptuous blend of bourbon, Lillet blanc and Aperol. Discover the recipe for the Golden Hour cocktail by Basil Hayden, originally published in our Gentologie Magazine Issue 10 !
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Crafted in 1992 by Booker Noe as part of the Small Batch collection, Basil Hayden introduced a more subtle side of bourbon compared to its counterparts.
This style of bourbon was inspired by 1792 whiskey pioneer Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr., a rye farmer from Maryland who moved to Kentucky and began distilling. He chose to distill his bourbon with a higher percentage of rye, and Booker set out to create a similar high-rye mash bill that would offer the same refined, approachable taste profile.
Today, this bourbon stands as a tribute to Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr.’s high-rye mash bill ingenuity, as well as to Booker Noe, a true innovator who sought to welcome new drinkers into whiskey.
In the bottle of Basil Hayden Bourbon, you will find:

The Golden Hour is that magical time just before sunset, with beautiful soft lighting that presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on the day. This simple, three-ingredient cocktail represents the balance, elegance, and quiet joy that its namesake also provides.
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