Ron Zacapa 23 Sistema Solera Rum

Nose: Brown sugar, vanilla, some dark fruit, a little bit of tar. Palate: Caramel, chocolate, alcohol soaked cherries, vanille. Very liqueurish and thick. Finish: Spices, clove, vanilla, mokka. I bought this on recommendation from the liquor store staff when I was still quite new to rum and had no idea about "Spanish style" rums and their affinity for added sugar. And while it certainly isn't bad, I can say that this particular style doesn't really suit my preferences. I can understand why cigar smokers like Ron Zacapa as it seems robust and bold enough to co-exist with tobacco smoke.

Manages to have so much added sugar it may as well be a liqueur and still have the harshness of cheap booze. Definitely going to have to mix this to make it drinkable.