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Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Comparing Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 ~$298 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 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
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).