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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $60 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- Go with Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).