Wilderness Trail Wheated Bourbon Bottled in Bond 750mL is a beautifully smooth, sweet-leaning Kentucky bourbon crafted with Wilderness Trail’s signature sweet-mash process and strict Bottled-in-Bond standards. Using a wheated mash bill instead of rye, this bourbon highlights a softer, creamier flavor profile while still delivering depth, balance, and purity.

Aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof, this wheated bourbon showcases refined notes of caramel, honey, vanilla, baked bread, soft oak, and warm baking spices, wrapped in a velvety, full-bodied texture. It’s the perfect choice for drinkers who enjoy sweeter, richer bourbons with exceptional craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel, vanilla, baked bread, honey, gentle oak

• Palate: Sweet caramel, soft wheat grain, vanilla bean, cinnamon, toasted oak, light fruit

• Finish: Smooth, warm, gently sweet with lingering vanilla and oak spice

FAQs

• What makes Wilderness Trail Wheated Bourbon unique?
It features a wheated mash bill and sweet-mash fermentation, offering cleaner flavors and a softer, sweeter profile.

• What makes it Bottled-in-Bond?
It meets all requirements:
– One distilling season, one distiller, one distillery
– Aged at least 4 years
– Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV)
– Stored under government supervision

• Is wheated bourbon sweeter?
Yes — wheat adds softness, sweetness, and creaminess, compared to the spice of rye.

• How should I drink it?
Great neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier for a smoother twist.

• Is it beginner-friendly?
Absolutely — its soft wheat character makes it approachable yet flavorful.

• Is it collectible?
Wilderness Trail bottlings are highly respected and gaining popularity among enthusiasts.