The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced it has awarded Esprit de Corps Awards to KDA Board Chairwoman Jessica Pendergrass of Heaven Hill Distllery and Shane Baker of Wilderness Trail Distillery; the new award honors industry leaders who personify the group’s spirit of camaraderie and integrity, according to a news release. … Continue readingKDA Honors Two with Newly-Created Esprit de Corps Awards
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced that Rabbit Hole Distillery, Wilderness Trail Distillery and Willett Distillery are now “Heritage” members, the highest level in the non-profit group that leads the state’s bourbon and spirits industry. Distilleries must have at least 25,000 barrels of distilled spirits aging … Continue readingRabbit Hole, Wilderness Trail, Willett Advance to ‘Heritage’ KDA Membership
Wave Financial Group announced it has purchased 1,000 barrels of bourbon from Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville, Ky. Wave announced it had launched a limited-capacity real asset whiskey fund in March. The whiskey will continue to age another five or six years before it is … Continue readingInvestment Group Buys 1,000 Barrels of Bourbon from Wilderness Trail Distillery
By Kevin Gibson A few weeks back, I shared a new bourbon with a friend. His bourbon journey is still getting out of the gate, but mine is into probably the second furlong and I wanted to give his a boost. What I wasn’t expecting … Continue readingPaying Bourbon Forward: The Stranger, Mom and the Wilderness Trail Story
When I completed my $41 to $60 shop, I knew it would be a difficult tasting. These were some heavy hitters of the available bourbons. From Michter’s to Eagle Rare and Old Forester 1920 to Rare Breed, all of which were in this price at … Continue readingOne Great, One Bad And A lot of Very Good: $41 to $60 Bourbon Taste Off
One of the most highly anticipated bourbon geek bourbons is finally here. The Wilderness Trail 6-year-old Wheated bottled-in-bond is $75, and Wilderness is taking orders online only. To order, click here. The distillery reopens June 8. The other releases by the Danville distillery, owned by Shane … Continue readingWilderness Trail Releases 6 year bourbon