Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey
Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey is a 40% ABV (80 proof) bourbon in a 750mL bottle — a limited release blending the brand's signature high-rye mash bill with bourbon partially finished in Californian red wine casks. Created by eighth-generation Master Distiller Freddie Noe and released in October 2022 at an $59.99 SRP, it layers cherry and dried fruit over vanilla and charred oak while keeping Basil Hayden's light, approachable profile. It is in stock and available to order online now at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: Kentucky straight bourbon, partially finished in California red wine casks
- Origin: Kentucky (James B. Beam Distilling Co.)
- Production: high-rye mash bill; Freddie Noe; limited Oct 2022 release
Bourbon Meets Wine Country
Basil Hayden is the gentle entry point of the Jim Beam small-batch family, and this finish leans into that lightness: the red wine casks add soft dried-fruit nuance without the heaviness of a full wine-barrel maturation. The brand's own recommendation is aperitif-style cocktails — a neat pour or a fruit-forward Old Fashioned. Browse more bourbon whiskey, or explore the full Basil Hayden's lineup at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dried fruit — cherry, nutmeg, and vanilla with a hint of toasted oak.
Palate: Sweet ambrosia, cherry, and vanilla over complex layers of charred oak.
Finish: Warm and crisp, with cherry and cinnamon lingering.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat or over one large cube to appreciate the fruit-and-oak layers, or build it into an aperitif-style whiskey cocktail — a light sour or a Manhattan with sweet vermouth and cherry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish?
80 proof (40% ABV).
What barrels are used?
The high-rye bourbon is partially aged in Californian red wine casks.
Is it a limited release?
Yes — released October 2022 in limited quantities at $59.99 SRP.
What does the wine finish add?
Delicate cherry, dried fruit, and mild tannins over Basil Hayden's gentle spice.
For the bourbon drinker who also loves wine — order Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.