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Basil Hayden’s vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Put Basil Hayden’s next to Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Basil Hayden’s | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$21 less | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Basil Hayden’s does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Basil Hayden’s
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Basil Hayden’s Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Basil Hayden’s 2 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Basil Hayden’s 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
oak 3/5 oak: Basil Hayden’s 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Basil Hayden’s 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Basil Hayden’s: Built on the high-rye Old Grand-Dad mash but bottled at just 80 proof, which makes it the lightest thing in the Beam range by a distance. Peppery and herbal, but very thin — the price reflects the packaging more than the liquid.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Basil Hayden’s if you want an unusually light, peppery, low-proof pour and you do not want any weight in the glass at a lower price point.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, highball (Basil Hayden’s); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).