Nose - vanilla, caramel, cola, cinnamon, allspice, molasses, floral notes, powdered sugar, cherry, raspberry, mild to moderate ethanol burn. Taste - cola, cinnamon, cherry syrup, molasses, clove, vanilla, buttercream frosting, black pepper, sour oak, mild to moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium short with cola, vanilla, and sour, bitter oak flavors. This isn’t good, but it’s one notch above Captain Morgan in my opinion. This could be completely due to the higher proof though. It definitely has less of that cloying carnival candy vibe, and there is a cherry-like fruit note that adds some variety to the experience, although it’s more like cherry syrup than real cherries. The oak is also more present here than with the Captain. It’s not a great oak note, though it does provide a bit of depth. Overall, if you’re forced to choose between the two, pick the Sailor over the Captain, unless the $2 or so difference is meaningful. Still, this isn’t a sipper (and isn’t supposed to be one), but will work just fine mixed with some Coke.