![]() ![]() And just as it was in 1796, the only 'rule' to enjoying our Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is that it should be done responsibly. In prior years, they mainly focused on batches of bourbon and rye that blended together super young barrels (mainly around 2 years old) with slightly older stock (around 8 years old). Marked by a rich cascade of aromas and flavors, Basil Hayden's® is still a small batch bourbon, but with broader appeal. In 2020, Backbone Bourbon Company was hitting their stride. Artfully aged at a relatively mild 80 proof, Basil Hayden's® is as novel and delectable a bourbon whiskey as it was when the master distiller rolled out his first barrel over 200 years ago. Backbone Bourbon is distilled in Indiana from the highest quality corn, rye, and water. ![]() Our first batch of Backbone Uncut (our first prod-uct) was released in December 2010 thus the. His recipe was a masterpiece, resulting in a unique, singular small batch bourbon whiskey that was blessed with rich hints of peppermint, notes of pepper, slight citrus overtones, and a spicy, warming finish. 25 of the bourbon used had been in sherry barrels for 12 months. Our starting point was simple how could we use our older barrels of whiskey to create something that was outstanding and stood apart from other high-end American whiskeys. We spent several months coming up with the blend. And much to the chagrin of the traditionalist set, Basil was right. Backbone The Forge is blended bourbon where at least 51 or more of the blend is Straight Bourbon. A Maryland transplant unafraid to stand out amidst the residing establishment, Basil conjectured that the spicy flavor of rye would be a striking complement to the sweet smoothness of corn in his distillery's standard bourbon. The Backbone Bourbone Company - Bold Spirits Full of Character. broke 'the rules' by mixing small grains into the mash of a traditional corn base. In 1796, Master Distiller Basil Hayden Sr. Backbone Bourbon Uncut Decade Down 750ml 71.99 We could not find this item at Sacramento (Arden), CA. ![]()
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