This is to Makers what Small Batch Select is to Four Roses, the peak of Makers Mark that deserves to be a regular release. Nose: Light smell of under ripe banana, baking spices, cherry vanilla cola, and a hint of earthy barrel Palate: vanilla transitioning to sweet cherry cordial with baking slices exploding across the tongue, earthy barrel note follows through with cocoa, with slight anise moving into the finish Finish: long and enjoyable, slight anise followed by rich chocolate and slight vanilla and earthy barrel. Phenomenal bottling from one of the best known brands in bourbon. I am not a fan of regular Makers Mark, but Makers 46 is a staple. This is the best Makers product I have tried to date and I am stockpiling this when I find it.