This is my second time reviewing this bourbon because each Maker’s Private Select is different. Maker’s Private Select is, in general, my favorite bourbon because of the complexity and smoothness coupled with the unique finishing process done by makers. My other recent review touches on that. This particular bourbon has the following finishing staves: 1 Baked American Pure 2 stave 1 Seared French Cuvée stage 2 Maker’s 46 stave 3 Roasted French Mocha stave 3 Toasted French Spice stave This particular combination gives way to a balance between vanilla, spice, and sweetness. This isn’t quite as good as the one I recently reviewed because of my personal preferences, but it is still a very good whisky. This bourbon has some burnt smoke notes coupled with some cooking spices as well as subtle cooked vanilla flavors. Very delicious considering how unique it is compared to other bourbons. Considering this is 1/1,001 stave combinations offered by Maker’s Private Select, it is very good and is special in its own right.