This bottle of Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 750 ml, is signed by Fred Noe.

Frederick "Fred" Booker Noe III, son of the late great Frederick "Booker" Noe Jr. and great grandson of Jim Beam, is a seventh-generation distiller and keeper of a family flame that has burned for more than 200 years. Fred Noe became the Master Distiller for Jim Beam Brands in 2007. He loves sharing the rich history of his family's legacy in bourbon and the art of distilling whiskey.

Basil Hayden is the core of the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection - while the more limited and higher proof bottling in that collection like Booker's tends to get all of the attention, it is the humble Basil Hayden at its accessible price point that's responsible for introducing so many whisky drinkers to fine bourbon.

As for the tasting notes: The color is deep chestnut. The nose is a rich bouquet of sweet wood, loads of vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, and spicy wood with just a hint of herbaceous rye to balance it all out. The palate is much the same, super luscious and round, tons of oak and all of the spice and sweetness that brings. There is a surprising and delightful shot of dried fruits as well. The finish is pleasant and easy going. Just a super tasty all 'rounder on the bourbon scene.

This basket also includes a Brookstone Whiskey Glass and Ice Mold Set with two stackable sphere ice molds and two whiskey glasses. It's the perfect duet of fine glassware and artisan ice.