Kraken Black Spiced Rum Original

My first rum. I bought a small $3.99 sample from Total Wine, just to experience rum. Not sure why I chose this, but I think that freaky looking octopus had something to do with it. I'm used to red wine and whisky, so not even sure how to score this...best not to then. Nose is like sweet tea. Taste is like sucking on a sugar cane. Very one dimensional...doesn't have the layers of complexity like red wine or whisky. Finish? No. Is this supposed to be mixed with something like soda? Just feels way too sweet on its own.