Nose: A little sweeter than standard Makers. Much more vanilla and maybe a hint of cinnamon and oak? Makes sense for all of that oak staves shenanigans. Taste: Not at all like the nose. A bit spicier and woodier than regular makers but no vanilla and weird sweetness showing up. Splenda sweet, almost. Finish: Fairly short, mild heat and some funky spicy Splenda sweet on the way out. Overall: It's not bad. I like it more than original Makers but it certainly isn't a show stealer. I like the nose a bit more but wish it followed through in the body. Interesting experiment by MM though and I'd love to try the CS of this sometime. Rank: 5