Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2019 RC6

The nose has a really nice banana nut bread sweetness to it. Moving on to the pallet you get a big amount of vanilla and spices that continue all the way to the finish. And that finish is quite long!

A bit too much wood for my taste. Drinks a little hot. But overall not bad.

This is terrific

I'm pretty torn on this one. The heat really is what gets to me, it drinks way hotter than 110. This is one of the few bourbons that I enjoy more with a splash of water. Mouth feel is still great even with a splash of water, and burn is much more manageable. The fruit (apple and prominent banana) and very strong barrel spices still shine through, and are frankly better with an added splash of water, and it also cuts down on the bitterness that likely comes from the staves. Worth the price of admission compared to 46? Ehhh, sure why not. I'm interested in the private selections and future stave things they release.