Wilderness Trail 8 Year Rye Bourbon Bottled in Bond (Batch 17F2221)
100 proof
8 years
Rye Bourbon
Wilderness Trail
$86
64% corn, 24% rye, 12% malted barley
Nose
Rich and fruity with notes of Christmas fruitcake, leather, and oak. Spice bite present with hints of butterscotch on the return.
Palate
Impactful mid-palate with dry sweetness and honeycomb cereal character. Full-bodied and chewy with evident fruit, nutty notes, butterscotch, and barrel char. Drying effect on the back end with root beer candy notes.
Finish
Medium finish with drying tannins and lingering warmth at 100 proof. Not overpowering but provides a nice warming hug that settles in over time.
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
A complex eight-year-old that drinks easy despite its full body, showing age-appropriate fruit and nut development with characteristic barrel influence and a compelling dry sweetness.
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