Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon
Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey | USA (Danville, Kentucky) | Bottled-in-Bond | Mash Bill: 64% Corn / 24% Wheat / 12% Malted Barley | 100 Proof (50% ABV) | Aged ‚â• 4 Years
Process & Profile
Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon is the flagship bourbon from Wilderness Trail. It replaces rye with a high wheat percentage in its mash bill to produce a softer, sweeter profile. The whiskey is made according to Bottled-in-Bond standards—distilled in a single season by one distiller, aged at least four years in federally bonded warehouses, and bottled at 100 proof. It’s also a small batch offering, featuring only about 20 barrels per batch.
Tasting Notes


Nose: Sweet vanilla, charred oak, caramel, and a hint of dark fruit


Palate: Rich flavors of toffee, honey, oak spice, with layers of vanilla and subtle cinnamon


Finish: Long, sweet, with lingering oak spices, toffee, and dark fruit undertones


What Makes It Special


One of the highest proportions of wheat used in a Kentucky bourbon, which gives it a softer texture and sweeter character.


Full compliance with Bottled-in-Bond law ensures transparency and quality.


Small batch production (typically ~20 barrels) allows more careful barrel selection and consistency.


Created by distillers who also run a yeast and fermentation consulting business, bringing scientific precision to their methods.


How to Enjoy
Best sipped neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass to appreciate its full aroma and flavor. A drop of water or two can open the oak and spice. Over ice or in a whiskey cocktail that benefits from sweetness and oak (like an Old Fashioned) also works well.
FAQ


What is the mash bill for Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon?
Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon uses a mash bill of 64% corn, 24% wheat, and 12% malted barley.


What is the proof and ABV of Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon?
It is 100 proof (50% ABV).


How old is Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon?
It is aged at least 4 years, per Bottled-in-Bond requirements.


What flavor profile can be expected from Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon?
Expect vanilla, caramel, oak spice, toffee, honey, and dark fruit, plus a long, sweet oak finish.


What makes Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon unique among bourbons?
The high wheat content, strict Bottled-in-Bond status, small batch production, and careful barrel maturation make it both smoother and more refined than many standard bourbons.