We’re partnering with Wild Turkey and Wilderness Trail to offer an exciting experiential education program! Apply by Monday, 2/3 for a chance to learn from the best about all things Bourbon and American Whiskey. Three hundred eligible applicants will be chosen to receive top-notch virtual education courses spanning fermentation, distillation, maturation and more!
Following the virtual education portion, sixty stellar students will be sent to Kentucky for an immersive educational experience like none other! This educational opportunity is a chance for active bartenders nationwide to learn about Wild Turkey and Wilderness Trail firsthand, experiencing each distillery with the teams behind each brand. This one-of-a-kind 4-day, 3-night trip, held at the Wild Turkey and Wilderness Trail distilleries, promises to be an epic, fun-filled adventure.
Completing the application does not guarantee acceptance. For your application to be considered, you must meet the eligibility requirements below:
At least 21 years of age
USA resident
Currently employed as a bartender, bar manager, barback or bar owner
Must participate in 4 one-hour virtual educational seminars held between February 18-28, 2025 (exact days and times TBA)
Must complete multiple choice/short essay test administered between February 28-March 7, 2025
If selected for phase two, must be available to travel to Kentucky April 23-26 and/or April 27-30th, 2025
2025 Behind the Barrel Educational Experience
We’re partnering with Wild Turkey and Wilderness Trail to offer an exciting experiential education program! Apply by Monday, 2/3 for a chance to learn from the best about all things Bourbon and American Whiskey. Three hundred eligible applicants will be chosen to receive top-notch virtual education courses spanning fermentation, distillation, maturation and more!
Following the virtual education portion, sixty stellar students will be sent to Kentucky for an immersive educational experience like none other! This educational opportunity is a chance for active bartenders nationwide to learn about Wild Turkey and Wilderness Trail firsthand, experiencing each distillery with the teams behind each brand. This one-of-a-kind 4-day, 3-night trip, held at the Wild Turkey and Wilderness Trail distilleries, promises to be an epic, fun-filled adventure.
Completing the application does not guarantee acceptance. For your application to be considered, you must meet the eligibility requirements below:
At least 21 years of age
USA resident
Currently employed as a bartender, bar manager, barback or bar owner
Must participate in 4 one-hour virtual educational seminars held between February 18-28, 2025 (exact days and times TBA)
Must complete multiple choice/short essay test administered between February 28-March 7, 2025
If selected for phase two, must be available to travel to Kentucky April 23-26 and/or April 27-30th, 2025