Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Bottled in Bond High Rye Bourbon Whiskey
Wilderness Trail · Wilderness Trail Distillery
Wilderness Trail's sweet mash process gives this bourbon a clarity that many competitors lack. The high-rye mash bill provides tension and structure, while the bottled-in-bond proof lets nothing hide. A bourbon that rewards careful tasting.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Upfront rye spice mingles with bright cherry and a clear note of orange peel. Behind the spice sits a layer of toasted corn and butterscotch that emerges slowly.
Palate
The entry is peppery and lean, then broadens into caramel and baking spice mid-palate. A distinct charred oak backbone anchors everything, with flickers of vanilla and dried apple.
Finish
Medium-long with lingering rye spice and a clean, slightly tannic oak fade. The cherry returns right at the end.
- Mash Bill
- 64% corn, 24% rye, 12% malted barley
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak (Level 4)
- Bottled in Bond
- Yes
- Single Barrel
- Yes
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Danville Sour — 2 oz Wilderness Trail BiB High Rye · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.5 oz demerara syrup · 1 dash Angostura bitters · Shake, strain into coupe, garnish with brandied cherry.
Food Pairing
The smoky char of pork belly mirrors the bourbon's oak notes, while the pickled peach's acidity lifts the rye spice and echoes the cherry on the finish.
Built by former Maker's Mark fermentation scientists Shane Baker and Pat Heist in Danville, Kentucky, Wilderness Trail applies deep yeast science to small-batch bourbon production.
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