Wilderness Trail Wheated Bourbon (750ml) - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Wilderness Trail Wheated Bourbon (750ml) - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Wilderness Trail Wheated Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

$169.00
Overview
Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon | Wilderness Trail Distillery, Danville, Kentucky, 50% ABV

Wilderness Trail Wheated Bourbon is a Kentucky straight wheated bourbon from Danville, Kentucky. Wheat replaces rye in the mash bill for a softer, rounder profile. Bottled at 100 proof and non-chill filtered.

The sweet mash fermentation process is unusual for Kentucky bourbon and gives the distillery tighter control over fermentation, contributing to the distinctive Wilderness Trail house style.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Wilderness Trail
Producer Wilderness Trail Distillery, Danville, Kentucky
Country / Region USA, Kentucky
Style Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon
Age Statement 5 to 6 years
ABV 50% (100 proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak
Filtration Non-chill filtered
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Ongoing core expression
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Soft vanilla, honeysuckle, stone fruit and toasted oak.
  • Palate: Caramel, baked wheat, dried apricot and gentle spice.
  • Finish: Warm and sweet, oak, vanilla and a light peppery note.
What sets this bottle apart
  • Wheated mash bill: wheat replaces rye for a softer, rounder character
  • Sweet mash fermentation: unusual for Kentucky, gives tighter process control
  • 100 proof (50% ABV), non-chill filtered for structure and mouthfeel
  • Produced by fermentation specialists with a genuine scientific point of difference
  • Top wheated bourbon in America at IWSC 2025, plus multiple gold medals
Distillery Information

Wilderness Trail Distillery was founded by fermentation specialists with expertise in yeast and process science. The distillery’s commitment to sweet mash fermentation and controlled production techniques distinguishes it within modern Kentucky bourbon.

Awards & Recognition

  • IWSC 2025: Gold Outstanding, top wheated bourbon in America
  • Ascot Awards 2023: Platinum
  • San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023: Gold
  • Beverage Testing Institute 2023: Gold
  • Global American Whiskey Masters 2023: Gold
  • Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023: Highly Recommended

Who this bottle is for
  • Bourbon drinkers who prefer softer, wheat-driven profiles
  • Fans of 100-proof wheated bourbons
  • Enthusiasts exploring sweet mash production
  • Drinkers who value balance and texture over heavy spice
How to enjoy

  • Best enjoyed neat
  • Suitable with a small splash of water
  • Works well in classic bourbon cocktails

Why we curate it

Wilderness Trail Wheated Bourbon is backed by fermentation science credentials and a strong awards run. The sweet mash process and 100 proof bottling give it more structure and texture than most wheated expressions at this price. Top wheated bourbon in America at IWSC 2025, from a distillery still building its profile outside the US. Worth picking up while the price reflects where they are, not where they are going.