Trail Horse Rye Whiskey
Trail Horse Rye Whiskey is an 80-proof (40% ABV) 750mL rye whiskey in the Trail Horse line from Bucked Up Whiskey — the California Cowboy Whiskey project out of Sonoma County, the collaboration between California Cowboy Whiskey and the country-rap duo Moonshine Bandits launched around 2020. It's a high-rye build (95% rye / 5% barley), with vanilla, spice, and floral character — and a portion of proceeds supports the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown, California. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV) — 750mL
- Mash bill: 95% rye / 5% barley (per store listing — bottle-label check pending)
- Brand: Trail Horse by Bucked Up Whiskey / California Cowboy Whiskey, Sonoma County, CA
- Distillation: store listing states distilled in Indiana — bottle-label check pending (brand's core line is California-distilled)
- Cause: proceeds benefit the Wild Horse Sanctuary
Whiskey for the Wild Horses
Trail Horse is the charitable arm of the Bucked Up Whiskey lineup: a rye whiskey whose sales help fund the Wild Horse Sanctuary's rescue work in Northern California. The build is classic high-rye — 95% rye, 5% barley, the profile Indiana rye drinkers know by heart — bottled under the California Cowboy banner with its "Born in California. Built for the Bold" attitude. Note for the detail-minded: the proof, mash bill, and Indiana-distillation statement here follow the store's own listing, since the brand's site doesn't publish Trail Horse specs — check the bottle label for the final word. See more from Bucked Up Whiskey or browse Del Mesa's rye whiskey shelf.
Tasting Notes
Bold rye spice with slight notes of nutmeg on the aroma; vanilla, spice, and floral notes on the palate. A straightforward, mix-ready high-rye profile.
How to Enjoy
Built for whiskey cocktails — highballs, Manhattans, and rye old fashioneds — or neat if you like your rye honest and uncomplicated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Bucked Up Whiskey?
The California Cowboy Whiskey project — a collaboration between California Cowboy Whiskey (Sonoma County, CA) and the Moonshine Bandits, launched around 2020. (There is no verified link to the Bucked Up supplement/energy brand.)
Where is Trail Horse Rye distilled?
The store's listing states distilled in Indiana; the brand's own site emphasizes California distillation for the core line — confirm on the bottle label.
Does Trail Horse support a cause?
Yes — a portion of proceeds benefits the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown, California.
What is the mash bill?
95% rye / 5% barley, per the store listing (label check pending).
Drink rye, help the mustangs — order Trail Horse Rye Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.