Old Monk Very Old Vatted Rum

Deserves way more than a "50". I can think of several bottles that cost more (old monk is $20) and drink far worse. Made in India, 7 year age statement. N Molasses-dipped weathers original candy. Raisin, ethanol, cherry cough syrup, rich dulce de leche P Brown sugar, toffee, tamarind, root beer spices. Weak and thin but enjoyable. M This is where I dont understand the bad rating--it goes down fantastic! Neat or mixed this badboy was tasty. The ethanol nose is nowhere to be found, and the thinness in the palate translates to a smooth finish. Easily the best rum and cola rum I've tried! Normally I hate them but the internet said it was tailor-made for them, so I made a few. A few turned into a second, then third bottle. It made a perfectly drinkable colada, yet seemed a bit too butterscotch/toffee-forward. Wondering if batch variance is a big thing here? No way the stuff I've been drinking is a 50/100, 80-83 range sounds way more accurate.