Basil Haden’s is another of my go to whiskeys and it quite honestly is perfect if you want to introduce a new whisky drinker into the fold. It has the combination of being relatively cheap (in the bourbon world) and easy drinking. I’ve heard people claim that because its only 40% ABV that it is whiskey-lite or that it doesn’t pack the punch of other whiskeys. I honestly think those people are crazy. I can’t really tell any difference between 40%ABV and other bottles like Eagle Rare which are 45%ABV.
If you haven’t tried Basil Haden’s, I highly suggest getting a bottle, it is an excellent bourbon. If you don’t believe me, look at my night last night. I did not mean to drink that much, and yes I did pay for it the next day, but we were playing board games and having a ball.
In terms of ranking, this is a solid 75/100, and ties with Eagle Rare in my book.
Pros
- Smooth
- A bargain when you can find it for between $30 and $40.
- Wonderful cinnamon, pepper and other spices on the tongue.
Cons:
- Not always in stock.
- It gives me a horrible hangover when I don’t realize I drank half the bottle at one go.
| Bottle | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Angels Envy | 90 | $65 / 750ml |
| Basil Hayden's | 75 | $35 / 750ml |
| Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon | 75 | $35 / 750ml |
| Cruzan No. 9 Spiced Rum | 67 | $20 / 750ml |
| Gentleman Jack | 65 | $35 / 750ml |
| Jack Daniels` | 51 | $25 / 750ml |
| Widow Jane | 45 | $70 / 750ml |
| Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey | 10 | $20 / 750ml |
| Hill Billy | 9 | $20 / 750ml |
| Fireball | 5 | $18 / 750ml |