Wilderness Trail Sweet Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bottled In Bond

Wilderness Trail Sweet Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bottled in Bond, is a standout offering from Wilderness Trail Distillery, located in Danville, Kentucky. Founded in 2012 by Shane Baker and Pat Heist, the distillery is known for its scientific approach to whiskey-making, leveraging the founders’ expertise in fermentation and yeast propagation. This bourbon is distilled, aged, and bottled on-site, reflecting the distillery’s commitment to quality and transparency. For this spirit, Wilderness Trail utilizes their own sweet mash process, which involves starting each fermentation with fresh grains and water rather than reusing mash from a previous batch. This method requires more precision and care but results in a cleaner fermentation and a more consistent final product. The Bottled in Bond designation ensures the bourbon is aged for at least four years, distilled in a single season, and bottled at 100 proof, meeting strict federal standards for quality. Wilderness Trail also emphasizes the importance of barrel entry proof, entering their bourbon into barrels at a lower proof to enhance flavor development during aging. Combined with their focus on locally sourced grains and a honed production process, this bourbon appeals to drinkers who appreciate innovation.

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