Nice long finish with a hit of vanilla's bitterness to keep the sweetness in check. Similar to Diplomatico Reserva in sweetness and smoothness, but this is punchier, though less complex. Unfortunately it's more expensive, so it's a worse value. This is more bourbon and vanilla forward -- drinks closer to a cask strength due to intensity, though still perfectly smooth. Darker than Appleton, Plantation XO, or Zacapa 23.