Neat. Neck pour. Surprised this find this in my area today. I thought it was a distillery only release still. Next to New Riff, Wilderness Trail is my favorite of the young distilleries. I liked all their releases and have had some great single barrels this far. Excited to see what an extra two years has to offer. A very very rich caramel leads the nose. Surrounded by a honey graham cracker crust. Hint of pepper. Bit of peach with cinnamon. A deep leather. Nothing really standing out or drawing me in. It’s nice but just okay. Nice thick texture. Really coats. Super dark on the tongue. Cinnamon and leather. More bitter and tannic than sweet initially. That rich caramel stands strong throughout this entire experience. I mean strong. Calling it a caramel bomb doesn’t do it justice. That is the most intense and unwavering caramel note I have ever had. It lasts for minutes after the sip too. Starting to get a hint of oak up front now. Gosh it is just caramel. Oak turns into a hint of chocolate on the legs. Okay, I am starting to get that honey and graham cracker crust too. This is intense flavor. I was not prepared for that off the nose. My eyes are even watering. Once that note hits it does not relent for a solid 10 seconds but then when it wavers it still takes forever to go away. I’m not sure what to think of this. I am drawn to it but maybe not enjoying it. But I want more. Going to let this open up before revisiting.