Dos Maderas 5+5 Rum

Easy maple and light vanilla nose. Thick body that clings to glass with nice legs. Cola and sherry on the palate - medium to long finish that bitters on the tongue.

Very rich and smooth. Creamy caramel and fruity tastes

Gentle vanilla & raisin smell. Tastes of dried apricot, raisins, & hint of vanilla caramel. Sweet but doesn't have that "rum" flavor I like. While smooth on the tongue, after swallowing there is spice along the sides & back of the tongue and down the throat that lingers -- while not necessarily harsh it's too much for me and tips the scale for me to not enjoy this as a sipping rum. Would be fine for a cocktail that needs sweetness and a slight [spicy] kick. Rating is based on neat sipping.