First time review of the makers 101 but had this bourbon a few times. Enjoying a glass neat. Nose - spicy vanilla notes and a sugary candy smell. Taste - very strong vanilla presence through the start, middle and tones down in the finish. The oak and char come in around the middle and continue through the finish. Classic makers here with vanilla, some heat, and oak char. Overall - again I am always a sucker for a limited release. This is a nice classic makers mark smooth vanilla and oak profile with a slight more kick to it.