Wilderness Trail is a distillery in Danville, Kentucky, started in 2013 by Dr Pat Heist and Shane Baker. Before distilling their own whiskey they spent over ten years as consultants, supplying yeast and optimisation services to much of the industry. Quick facts Location: Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky Started: 2013 Founders: Dr Pat Heist and Shane Baker Campus: 163 acres, moved into the 1869 Willis Grimes House in 2015 Ownership: Campari took a 70% stake for 420 million dol