FOLLOW THE WILDERNESS TRAIL
FOLLOW THE WILDERNESS TRAIL

Step on a path to great bourbon with Kentucky’s trailblazing distillery in our exclusive miniseries. Test your whiskey knowledge to unlock weekly discounts.

THE TRAIL SUMMIT

THE TRAIL SUMMIT

We've reached our destination: the 3 core Wilderness Trail expressions! Sample their distinct flavors, and find out which one is the "gateway" choice.

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The Trail Ascends
The Trail Ascends
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The Trail Ascends

Discover the meticulous Wilderness Trail whiskey-aging process. Step inside the rickhouses to unveil a key part of shaping their signature whiskey profile.

Navigating the Trail
Navigating the Trail
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Navigating the Trail

Let's make some Wilderness Trail whiskey! Check out the production process, from mashing to distillation, and discover their rogue mash technique.

THE TRAIL BEGINS
THE TRAIL BEGINS
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THE TRAIL BEGINS

Explore Wilderness Trail's founding story! Join co-founder Dr. Pat Heist as he uncovers the historical origins of their name and the main challenge they faced in the first four years.

Wilderness Trail's Whiskey Peaks

Bourbon with a PhD
Bourbon with a PhD

Wilderness Trail was founded in 2012 in Danville, Kentucky, by Shane Baker and Pat Heist.

With their combined expertise and a PhD in microbiology, they blazed their way to becoming Kentucky Manufacturer of the Year and the 18th stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail through knowledge, innovation, and pure daring.

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