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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Basil Hayden’s
On paper Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Basil Hayden’s are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (91.2 vs. 80) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Basil Hayden’s |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) +11 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$38 – $45 ~$9 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Basil Hayden’s do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Basil Hayden’s
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Basil Hayden’s
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 3 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 2 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/5 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks, highball (Basil Hayden’s).