Wilderness Trail Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (High Rye)
Wilderness Trail · Wilderness Trail Distillery
Wilderness Trail's fermentation science background shows in the grain-forward clarity of this bourbon. The high-rye mash bill provides structure and spice, while the bottled-in-bond proof lets the barrel's heat signature come through without overwhelming. A serious craft bourbon punching well above its price.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Opens with a rush of caramel corn and toasted pecans, followed by a thread of orange zest and dried carnation. Beneath it, a subtle char note anchors everything to the barrel.
Palate
Rye spice asserts itself immediately, joined by butterscotch that melts into charred oak and baking spice. The mid-palate delivers a surprising burst of cherry and a faint leathery dryness that keeps things balanced.
Finish
Medium-long, with brown spices and a lingering vanilla sweetness that fades into warm oak tannin.
- Mash Bill
- 64% Corn, 24% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak (Level 4 char)
- Bottled in Bond
- Yes
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Bluegrass Ember — 2 oz Wilderness Trail BiB · 0.75 oz honey syrup · 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Smoked pork belly sliders with pickled red onion
Founded by Dr. Pat Heist and Shane Baker in Danville, Kentucky, Wilderness Trail started as a fermentation science consultancy before building their own distillery to prove that better yeast and fermentation produce better whiskey.
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