I have heard of these so called high ester rums but had no clue what to really expect. I do love smoky Islay scotch so thought maybe this was comparable. Its not, its different but that's just fine. Poured neat, no add some water as this is a hot one. A few to several drops will do lets not go crazy. Nose is.....well its frigin awesome. Breaks out of standard rum domain with the wonderful esters. Yes its loaded with glorious Jamaican hogo funk but cranked to 11. Think of walking through a junkyard on a hot day. The oil soaked soil and fluid oozing auto wreckage permeating your senses. Yeah its mostly oil but has a burnt quality to it. Kinda like sitting in the back of the plane behind the engines before takeoff as they cycle through and the ac stops for a moment and lets those pungent jet fuel fumes in. Its just for a crispy second and for some of us we sorta like it. This has that and more. Lurking right under the greasy notes is a blast of juicy pineapple and fruity sweetness. Tropical and powerful, think of all the scorpion bowls you and your buds took down at (insert name) Chinese restaurant. Palate continues the theme with the tropics catching up to big oil and some charred barrel joining in. Its real strong and hot with the proof bludgeoning you with flavors. This is clearly for experienced drinkers with some backbone for intensity and heat. Finish puts out the fire with some standard brown sugar and caramel but the spice, petrol and barrel last long into the night. This is a unique rum bomb for a select percentage who will love it. I am obviously one of them...........86/100.....If you put your hand on your raised knee when you drink rum stay the hell away from this it will destroy you...........this seems to be getting harsher after opening gotta drop score down.....80/100