Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Cask Strength Rye

110.8 Proof - 55.4% ABV
Barrel # 752351
Aged 5yrs, 6mos
Barrel: ISC #4 Char
Rickhouse: B-E17-15-10
Yeast Strain: 048

Crafted with the precision and scientific passion that the Danville, Kentucky distillery is famous for, this particular bottling (Barrel #752351) is a true snapshot of exceptional maturation and traditional craftsmanship.

The use of their proprietary Yeast Strain 048 is crucial, specifically chosen to coax out deep, robust flavors and a distinct mouthfeel during fermentation that pairs beautifully with the spicy characteristics of rye.

Matured for 5 and a half years in an ISC #4 Char barrel (the classic "alligator char"), this whiskey has pulled rich sugars, deep vanilla, and toasted oak complexities from the wood.

Because this is a Cask Strength and unfiltered offering, you get the pure, unaltered expression of the barrel. Expect a bold nose of toasted oak, dark chocolate, and bright citrus peel, giving way to a rich palate loaded with black pepper, vanilla bean, cinnamon, and a hint of dried dark fruit. The finish is long, warming, and beautifully balanced between sweet oak and lingering rye spice.