Wilderness Trail 8 Year Bourbon
100 Proof
8 Years
Straight Bourbon
Wilderness Trail Distillery
$86
64% corn, 24% rye, 12% malted barley
Nose
Rich fruitcake notes with leather, oak, butterscotch, and a spicy bite. Fruity and nutty with sweetness and barrel character coming through.
Palate
Dry sweetness impacting the mid-palate with honeycomb cereal notes, root beer candy, prominent fruit and nut flavors backed by barrel char. Full-bodied with butterscotch notes and a drying quality.
Finish
Medium length with warming effects at 100 proof.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A well-crafted eight-year bourbon hitting the sweet spot with remarkable complexity for its proof, featuring fruit, candy, and nut flavors in a smooth, drinkable package.
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Undrinkable
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3.0
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4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection