![]() Highly regarded and in demand, the Zola Moon Band is honored to have Bobby as timekeeper. Proficient in playing blues, rock, and other genres he provides a constant & excellent backbeat. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve Smoky taste of rich oak and vanilla out front, a hint of dark fruit on the backbeat. ![]() Often performing at various blues jams, Justin says he is “Paying my dues to play the Blues”īobby Hudson, Drummer: As an original member of Sacramento’s Rutabaga Boogie Band, Bob has been a solid drummer for decades. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Leaves hints of caramel and vanilla then melts into velvety bursts of wood and spice. As the self employed owner of Justin Morelli Construction Services he is busy, but not too busy to follow his passion for music. Justin Morelli, Guitarist: Hailing from Washington, Justin moved to Grass Valley in 2018, sharing his smokin guitar licks from Nevada City to Sactown. Daryl plays all genres of music regularly – Blues, Rock, R&B. Influences include Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Larry Graham, Doug Wimbish (Living Colour), and Sly & the Family Stone. December, Prophecy, Funk Factory, Duchess Wilder, and is currently with Zola Moon. She relocated to Sactown and has played several venues including 3 performances at the CA State Fairĭaryl Singh the Bass Pimp: From the East Coast, Daryl started playing Bass in the Bronx and toured in the 70’s with the Joneses (top 40 hit single “Sugar Pie Guy”.) Daryl has worked locally with Mr. Zola has been performing for 30 years & released numerous CDs. Zola has appeared and performed with Albert Collins, Etta James, Linda Hopkins, Albert King, Big Mama Thornton, Al Kooper, and Eric Burdon, among others. Hailing from Los Angeles, she has received rave reviews from magazines, newspapers, radio DJs, and web sites around the world. A singer/songwriter with a strong smoky voice, she also plays a great harmonica. Conclusion:Īltogether soft and balanced, but with depth, I can imagine Basil Hayden having a very wide appeal, especially to newer whiskey drinkers.Zola Moon, Singer: Zola Moon is a powerhouse of Americana-roots-music and blues/blues-rock. The finish is vegetal, with celery and savory polenta present. Both complex and balanced, the bourbon’s high rye mash bill doesn’t overwhelm it, rather making for a nuanced flavor profile. A very soft, smooth mouth feel is rounded out by cinnamon and golden raisin. ![]() Neither corn, oak, or char pull Basil Hayden in one particular direction, making for an incredibly balanced drinking experience. The dram is silky, with roasted pear, baked walnut-stuffed apples, and baking spice warming the front of the palate. Baking spice and Christmas scents are present, but do not overwhelm the light body. A spiced, minty, delicate nose to be sure. Tasting Notes: Basil Hayden’sĪ medium burnt caramel color in the glass, Basil Hayden’s approximately eight years is apparent in its rich color.Ĭorn bread, menthol, and dark fruit hit first on the nose, followed by figgy pudding, stewed plums, and cinnamon, highlighting a very slight pepper and punch. Cultural note-taking aside, Basil Hayden deserves the same impartial reviewing I give every whisk(e)y. Its dedicated website is clearly aimed at stylish millennial men whose values include the creation of craft cocktails (mind you, not following classic recipes, but giving them a nod), masculine patriotism, and jam-making. However, in the past few years, Basil Hayden has appeared to find more of its niche with millennial drinkers. Considered a little too soft at 40% ABV for quote “real” bourbon drinkers, and a little too spendy at $40 or $50, the dram was eschewed by many old school whiskey drinkers. In recent years, Basil Hayden has both removed its eight year age statement (switching to a no age statement or NAS labeling), and skyrocketed in popularity.Īlthough a few decades old, Basil Hayden took a while to find its footing in the bourbon community. Purported to be the lightest of Beam’s “Small Batch Bourbon Collection,” Basil Hayden also boasts a mash bill with approximately twice as much rye as its siblings.
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