Maker's Mark Private Select (Fireside Spice)

Got this a couple of months ago based on liking a couple other wood finish series. MM has done a nice job developing different taste profiles using 10 staves of five different strains of oak. I like the way the stave combinations are printed right on the label. This bottle has been open for two months and about a third gone. Can't say I detect any difference in the tastings to date. It's got a rich amber color and quick forming tears on the swirl. The nose is tight with a little sweet bread and vanilla. A couple drops of water yields brown sugar. Very little ethanol. The palate is quite sweet and simple. The mouth feel is thin. Surprised to see it's 108.4 proof. Finish is short and dry, leaves me wanting more. It's been a while since I've had 46 cs but I'm inclined to say it might be better especially since this one is nearly twice the price

Glass: glencairn. Color: gorgeous dark amber. Nose: bread and baking spice. Palate: baking spice and lots of cinnamon. Finish: warm with lots of cinnamon that lingers long. A solid 9/10. May get even better as it breathes.

Have never been impressed with Maker’s until now, spice, oaky, very smooth.