Nose - dark molasses, chocolate malt, toffee, coffee, nutmeg, allspice, black pepper, toasted macadamia nut, dried apple, mint, burnt toast, high ethanol burn. Taste - dark molasses, boozy chocolate, allspice, nutmeg, orange and lemon zest, overripe banana, coffee, burnt chocolate chip cookie, pecan, toffee, black pepper, high alcohol bite, finishing medium long with dark molasses, chocolate, baking spice, and black pepper flavors. There’s nothing like sipping 151 proof rum to make you forget about a hard day. I thought the Smith & Cross yesterday was hot. This is in another league, although I feel that it actually drinks under its proof. The nose is rich and dark, with molasses, toasted nuts, burnt toffee, and an aroma that reminds me of Ovaltine chocolate malt. The palate hits hard. Boozy chocolate, citrus zest, banana, and dark molasses abound. Overall, this is better than average. It’s too hot and youthful to be a quality sipper, but there are actually some really nice dark aromas and flavors if you can handle the heat. This surpasses my admittedly very low expectations, but don’t bust down the doors to grab a bottle.