This Oak Stave selection is from Kappy's Fine Wine and Spirits, and was bottled at 110.3 proof. For the Kappy's Private Select, 3 seared French Cuvee staves, 4 Maker's 46 staves, 2 Roasted French Mocha staves, and 1 Toasted French Spice stave was used. Nose: The nose was somewhat subdued. There was just a slight amount of butterscotch and cherry vanilla present, with a little bit of ethanol burn. Palate: very full bodied at the start, lots of buttered rum, vanilla, and caramel are present with just a touch of cinnamon. Finish: VERY long finish, which is quite nice/surprising—the tastes where lingering on my tongue and down my throat for a good minute after, likely the result of the Roasted French Mocha staves. The finish was dry, not nearly as oily as standard Maker's Cask Strength, and tasted like dark fruits and chocolate. The best way I can describe it is a poor man's Booker's "Tommy's Batch" or and overpriced Noah's Mill — a similar flavor profile but without the burn, and spice that you would normally expect in a higher proof bottling. The finish is definitely better than the initial pallet. When compared to the lesser expensive Maker's Cask Strength, overall I would give this a 3.5. While it is still a pleasant drink, this particular selection does not quite live up to its asking price. I love that there are at least a thousand different Stave combinations one can choose from and am curious to try a different combination; maybe one with less Maker's 46, and more of the Roasted French Mocha and Toasted French Spice.