This may be one of the great bargains in booze! I'm on my last couple of tastes in the bottle. It has gone too quickly. The nose is sweet, wonderfully syrupy, caramel, nougat, french toast all nicely presented. On the palate this delivers everything the nose promises and more. It is very approachable, sweet, the maple syrup is there, a touch of hogo, quite rich. I'm no expert on rum, but I've had my share. This is superb. The fact that it is under $30 is simply mind-boggling. If you are even slightly curious about rum, start here.