I'm rating this a 3.25 just because realistically there are so many more complex bourbons out there. BUT, if I'm at the airport or a bar, I will 7 times out of 10 order this Maker's Mark unless I see a great deal on a pour I've been wanting to try. I love wheated bourbons, and Maker's is my go to (given that WSR is not always findable). In fact, the Maker's line is hard to beat for value. In any case, good vanilla and oak in this one. If you see me at the airport, I'm probably sipping on this!