After discovering Makers 46 a while back, I was intrigued by the wood stave finishing idea, since I loved the 46. I also have a Private Select bottle that has some similar qualities, (different staves). So the RC6 was high on my list to check out! The nose has cinnamon, freshly baked bread, maple syrup, a little bit of red apple and dark stone fruit. The palate has a thicker oily mouthfeel with cinnamon, oak, a little bit of leather and some dark fruit. The finish is long with a decent, but welcome burn. It dries out the palate a little. I like this one. It is noticeably different than my Private Select. I was thinking it might be closer to the 46, but I guess that’s what the cask strength 46 is for (I wish that was readily available). But I like what this has going on. I need to spend more time with it, but I’m enjoying it.