Ingredients:

• 1 oz Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc
• 3/4 oz Aperol
• Grapefruit peel

Instructions:

Combine ingredients over ice in a mixing glass. Stir thoroughly. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye
• 1/2 oz. egg white
• 1/2 oz. Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
• Bar spoon of Tempus Fugit crime de cacao
• Bar spoon of agave
• 3 1/2 oz Young’s Double Chocolate Stout

Instructions:

Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain. Top with pinch of red Hawaiian sea salt.

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The high-rye profile of Basil Hayden’s gives the cheese its one-of-a-kind flavor that pairs nicely with Basil Hayden’s neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail.

“Our goal is to craft cheeses that bring people together through their elevated, artisanal flavor,” said Pat Ford, Co-Founder of Beehive Cheese. “We’re excited to partner with Basil Hayden’s because the trademark spice of this bourbon adds a really unique flavor to the cheese that makes it perfect for a gathering or gifting.”

Basil Hayden’s x Beehive Cheese “Pour Me A Slice” is available now at a suggested retail price of $5.49 per 4-ounce pre-packed wedge.

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The menu curation with SPIN, its Executive Chef Chad Bowser and award-winning chef Antoine Westermann, best known as the founder of the first poultry centric cuisine at Le Coq Rico, came together thanks to a personal friendship between Westermann and SPIN co-founder Franck Raharinosy and a shared commitment and food philosophy. The chefs created menus for lunch, happy hour and late night that feature soups, croquettes as a playful take on the ping pong ball and desserts. Several dishes are served on paddles instead of classic wood boards, orange colored Rouille Mayonnaise matches the brand’s aesthetic and more. 

The beverage program is just as impressive spotlighting SPIN’s signatures including the Marty Resiman and seasonal mule, along with additional beverages exclusive to the venue. Drinks exclusive to SPIN54 include Basil Hayden’s Manhattan (BH Bourbon, BH Dark Rye, Punt e Mes and Bitters), Chic Greek (The Botanist Gin, Kikori Whiskey, aged Aquavit, matcha, lime, Greek yogurt, sea salt) and The Sixth Burro (tequila, ancho reyes verde, Cointreau, amaro sfumato, maple, lime peppers, sal de gusano). There is also be an array of beers on tap and wine selections.

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The venue holds up to 200 people including 9 ping pong tables, a center bar, a private room with ribbed glass creating a speakeasy feel, and artistic plays on Manhattan with its “post no bills” wheatpaste concept throughout the space. The venue features retractable windows and outdoor seating that will open up during the summer. 

SPIN 54 will continue the brand’s Players’ Night— Friday evenings centered around communal games, $9 after 9PM (unlimited ping pong play for $9) and have other events.

The Midtown outpost comes ten years after their successful 2009 launch in Flatiron. Since then, the brand has expanded with nine locations nationwide and continues to champion the idea of uniting people, through the simple game of ping pong.

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“Basil Hayden’s has always been a crowd-pleasing choice, especially during a time when people are getting together to share drinks or a celebratory meal,” said Rob Mason, Vice President of Whiskey at Beam Suntory. “With the release of Basil Hayden’s 10 Year Old Bourbon, we wanted to give our fans an expression that could be that ‘special something’ to enjoy when spending time with family and friends over the holidays or when picking out a great gift.”

Basil Hayden’s 10 Year Old Bourbon is the latest in a series of new expressions released. The launch of this bourbon, Basil Hayden’s oldest release to date, comes following several limited releases, including Basil Hayden’s Rye Whiskey in 2017 and Basil Hayden’s Two by Two Rye last year.

Basil Hayden’s 10 Year Old Bourbon is available with a suggested retail price of $59.99.

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Some of the most legendary bourbon brands are hitting the road together this fall for the Bourbon Legends Boxcar Tour. Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Knob Creek and Basil Hayden’s have teamed for a first-of-its-kind bourbon pop-up experience that is traveling to four U.S. cities, offering bourbon fans the opportunity to explore the unique stories, distilleries and people that have shaped modern bourbon.

Inspired by the mid-19th century when the railroads transported bourbon from Kentucky to the rest of America, the Bourbon Legends Boxcar Tour is a multi-sensory interpretation of Kentucky’s storied distilleries. Four distinct event spaces will bring these iconic Kentucky Straight Bourbons to life. At each Bourbon Legends Boxcar Tour event, you can meet bourbon experts who will lead enhanced bourbon tastings.

The 2018 Bourbon Legends Boxcar Tour began last month—Bourbon Heritage Month—in Denver and will pull into Houston (10/3 – 10/4), Cleveland (10/12 – 10/13) and New York City (Nov. 16 – Nov. 17). The tour is a by-invitation event for guests ages 21 years and older. Fans interested in attending must RSVP at least 24 hours in advance at www.bourbonboxcar.com to secure their spot. To reserve a spot, guests will need to obtain an access code through email from the Bourbon Legend’s Boxcar website.

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