Where Kentucky Bourbon meets Science
Wilderness Trail Distillery, located on 163 acres in Danville, KY, is a family-owned business that began in 2012. Co-owners Shane Baker and Pat Heist use their love of whiskey and 28+ years of fermentation expertise to make some of the Kentucky’s Finest Bourbon Whiskey. Wilderness Trail prides itself on locally-sourced grains, its sweet mash process, low-barrel proof entry and non-chill-filtered whiskeys. They focus on the science behind Bourbon making and enjoy sharing their knowledge with Bourbon Trail visitors.
HOURS & TOURS
GETTING HERE. HOURS & TOURS.
MEET MASTER DISTILLER
Shane Baker
Shane Baker
“We’re not interested in making the most. Just the best.”
EXPERT TIP
When you visit, enjoy learning the difference between sweet mash made by Wilderness Trail and the more common method of sour mash.