Wilderness Trail Small Batch Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon is a high-rye Kentucky straight bourbon released in small batches of up to 12 barrels and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).
Each batch is the product of a single fermenter, capturing the more complex notes of multiple barrels from the same distillate. The mash bill is 64% corn, 24% rye and 12% malted barley with the distillery's own yeast strains. It is barreled at 110 proof in toasted, #4-char cooper-select barrels and aged in Rickhouses A and B. Wilderness Trail released it as a bottled-in-bond so fans of its Wheated Single Barrel can do a side-by-side comparison.
With rye in place of wheat, it is a notably spicy, entirely novel experience, offering a smooth flavor profile with the pleasing spice notes associated with rye grain.
The black-labeled bottle makes a fine gift for bourbon fans.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Bottled-in-bond whiskey must come from one distilling season, age at least four years in a bonded warehouse and be bottled at 100 proof.
The high-rye recipe gives a spicier profile than many Kentucky bourbons.
A splash of water opens up the spice and sweetness.
Tasting Notes
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Character: Smooth and spicy.
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Grain: High-rye backbone.
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Strength: Bottled in bond, 100 proof.
Specifications
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Distillery: Wilderness Trail, Kentucky
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Style: Kentucky straight bourbon, bottled in bond, small batch
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Mash Bill: 64% corn, 24% rye, 12% malted barley
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Batch: Up to 12 barrels, single fermenter
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on a large cube, or mix a spicy Old Fashioned or Manhattan. It pairs with barbecue, aged cheddar or pecan pie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mash bill?
64% corn, 24% rye and 12% malted barley.
How big is each batch?
Up to 12 barrels from a single fermenter.
How does it differ from the wheated?
Rye replaces wheat for a spicier profile.
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