I really wanted to like this bottle, but I ultimately challenged my boss to a drinking competition I neglected to participate in. Mahogany in color. Obnoxious aromas of imitation vanilla, sour, fetid banana, brown bread. Cloying flavors of brown sugar, sugar syrup, banana bread, cinnamon, mace. Decent length on the finish for 80 proof. However, why anyone would pay $50+ for this, is a mystery. This is tragically bad rum likely riddled with sugar