Basil Hayden's is a brand of American straight bourbon whiskey produced by the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. It is named after Basil Hayden, Sr., a Maryland-born whiskey distiller who is credited with creating the recipe for the brand in the late 18th century. Basil Hayden's bourbon is made from a mash of corn, rye, and malted barley, and is aged for at least eight years in charred oak barrels. It has a light, smooth flavor with notes of pepper, honey, and spice. Basil Hayden's is often enjoyed neat or on the rocks, and is also a popular choice for cocktails.