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Zackariah Harris vs Basil Hayden’s
Put Zackariah Harris next to Basil Hayden’s and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Basil Hayden’s |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$24 less | ~$38 – $45 |
- Zackariah Harris and Basil Hayden’s do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Basil Hayden’s
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 6 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 2 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/5 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10
oak 3/3 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, rocks, highball (Basil Hayden’s).