Nose - strong notes of vanilla and cane sugar, I have stepped into the Caribbean Taste - vanilla hits in the front, back end with sugary notes, I am sitting on the beach Finish - leaves with more vanilla taste, slight burn but so good, doesnt linger Score - 5.0, my first 5.0 rating, this is a no brainier for dark rum Scoring Legend 5.0 - Outstanding, unmatched to others 4.5 - Excellent, I will always try to keep a bottle in stock 4.0 - Very good, quite enjoyable to drink 3.5 - Good, would consider tasting again from time to time 3.0 - Average 2.5 - Acceptable, still drinkable. 2.0 - Inferior, able to drink but not enjoyable 1.5 and below—wouldn’t drink again unless I am desperate