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Bourbon Review: Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond

We review Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond. It's a high-rye bourbon aged in air-dried, toasted, and charred casks.

OVERALL RATING

7
$86.00
  • John Dover, creator of "Johnny Scotch," musician, and author.
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Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond (image via John Dover)

Tasting Notes

About:

100 proof. Mash bill of 64% corn, 24% rye, and 12% malted barley. No age statement on the bottle. $86.
Appearance:
Rich amber that falls down the side of the glass in thick legs.
Nose:
Butterscotch and ripe peach with a hint of red apple hit the nose with a sweet and fruity front. This is rounded out with a welcome note of oak and brown sugar. In the background there is a slight hint of wood varnish for a gentle sour twang.
Palate:
Sharp heat wakes up the palate. Malt and brown sugar are front and center with a flavor reminiscent of rye bread. Cinnamon and black pepper provide a robust spicy character that is smoothed out by oak and a bit of citrus from orange peel. Ice brings out the baking spices with clove and nutmeg while calming the sharpness a bit. The back end of the tongue picks up a pleasant vanilla note that opens up in the aftertaste.
Finish:
Comments:
This is a bold, aggressive bourbon. I found most of the pleasant flavor notes I look for when I poured this whiskey over ice, or took very small sips that I allowed to hang out on my tongue for a bit as the fumes mingled in my mouth. If you enjoy big, robust flavors with a bit of a medicinal note than this one is a solid entry into the bourbon landscape. If you want a slow sipper over ice, this will also fit the bill for you.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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