Tasting Notes

Wilderness Trail Small Batch Bourbon is crafted in Danville, Kentucky, using a high-rye mashbill and bottled in small batches to preserve character. Aged in charred oak with a low barrel-entry proof, it develops a flavor profile that is both rich and approachable. The nose opens with vanilla, caramel, and honey balanced by baking spice and a touch of dried fruit. On the palate, it is full and rounded, with flavors of toffee, cinnamon, nutmeg, and roasted nuts layered over sweet corn and oak. Subtle herbal rye notes bring brightness and spice, while the texture remains smooth and coating. The finish is long and balanced, leaving lingering notes of caramel, spice, and toasted oak.

Food Pairings

Starter Spiced pecans or charcuterie with peppered salami, reflecting the bourbon’s rye-driven spice.

Main Course Grilled pork chops or barbecue brisket, where the caramel and oak notes complement smoky, savory flavors.

Cheese Aged cheddar or nutty Gruyère, highlighting the bourbon’s balance of sweetness and spice.

Dessert Bread pudding with caramel sauce or pecan pie, amplifying the bourbon’s toffee and nutty depth.