Golden Hour by Basil Hayden
Are 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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An article presented by
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The Basil Hayden
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The Story of Basil Hayden Bourbon
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Photo: Basil Hayden
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In the bottle of Basil Hayden Bourbon, you will find:
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- Aroma: Charred oak and sweet notes of vanilla & caramel with hints of dried frui
- Taste: Charred oak flavour that is complemented with sweet brown sugar, a touch of black pepper, and dried fruit to round it out
- Finish: A pleasant, lingering charred oak finish with a touch of dried fruit
- Colour: Golden brown
- ABV:40
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Le Golden Hour par Basil Hayden
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The Golden Hour cocktail
Photo: Basil Hayden
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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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Ingredients for the Golden Hour Cocktail
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- 1 oz Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 3/4 oz Lillet® Blanc
- 3/4 oz Aperol® Aperitif
- + Grapefruit peel
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Method to master the Golden Hour Cocktail
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- Combine ingredients over ice in a mixing glass.
- Stir thoroughly.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a grapefruit peel.
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Buy the Basil Hayden Bourbon in SAQ
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Buy the Basil Hayden Bourbon in LCBO
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