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Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so price (~$45 – $60 vs. ~$45 – $50) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$45 – $50 ~$5 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/4 oak: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond: A gentle, bakery-like wheater from Bardstown's own stills. Fresh bread and cream on the nose turn into baked peach and vanilla, with a soft, creamy texture and only a light pepper bite.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond if you want a soft, creamy, bakery-sweet wheater with bonded credentials at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond).