Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Single Barrel Rye (750mL)

Wilderness Trail Distillerys' production methodology is based in Tradition and improved with Science. They are not interested in make the most, just the best.  All products are handcrafted with precision focusing solely on a unique sweet mash process and producing consistent great tasting award winning spirits. They have been pioneering spirits at Wilderness Trail Distillery, just like the settlers who followed the path Daniel Boone blazed into Central Kentucky.

After years of working with distilleries around the world to provide advice and fermentation products, they launched their premium craft distillery in 2012 with a focus on making the highest quality Bourbon, Rye Whiskey and Vodka. Founded by Shane Baker and Pat Heist the fermentation experts with more than 20 years of experience in the production of alcohol and some of the best brands on the market today. Their specialty is making unique spirits from locally-grown grains to ensure quality, and adding a healthy dose of science in the process. 

About Barrel no. 752955:  Spent about 4 years and 7 months on the 5 floor of the Rickhouse BE27.  It was next to a window so it saw some of the greatest temp changes available in Central Kentucky. The #4 char on the barrel was able to work the rye white dog into the fine whiskey it is today. 

Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Single Barrel Rye Tasting notes. 

Hits of spice on the front end. However it is by no means over spiced.   The finish is very elegant with notes of dark chocolate on the palate.  This is a Rye that will fool many. Put it in a tasting and wow some friends for most will think this drinks like a great bourbon. This whiskey would be a great whiskey to drink with dessert.