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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 6 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$34 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- 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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
- Go with Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).