For my tastes, this is basically a special-teams daiquiri base only. I picked this up on a whim because it was available at a cheap price. It is made by the same distiller that makes Barrilito, and is apparently believed to be a "cask strength Barrilito" by some people more knowledgeable than me. On the nose there is rubbing alcohol, rubbing alcohol, and a hint of vanilla. Yes, I wrote rubbing alcohol twice. That is overwhelmingly the main thing I get when I hold a glass of this in front of my face. If I hold it there for a while I can get a whiff of vanilla right before I feel the need to pull away because the rubbing alcohol is starting to irritate my nasal passages. On the palate it's more like rubbing alcohol and vanilla with a hint of cinnamon. I mean, I've never actually drunk rubbing alcohol, but then I've also never drunk anything as harsh as this. It's nonetheless more pleasant than the smell, though, as the vanilla is stronger, some caramel appears, and there's even a hint of spice before the finish comes in with more rubbing alcohol. I'm not usually the type to add water to stuff but in this case I felt it was necessary for my own safety. (Speaking of which, the label includes a warning saying not to pour it directly from the bottle onto an open flame, due to the risk of "uncontrolled flaming".) A good dose of water tempers the rubbing alcohol nicely, and the smell becomes quite pleasant. It's mostly just vanilla now, but it's pleasant. There's cinnamon and maybe even some nutmeg. Not complex, but pleasant. Unfortunately on the palate, with water added, it tastes a bit, well, watery. There's still a bit of rubbing alcohol, and the vanilla is kind of washed out. The finish shifts from rubbing alcohol to watered-down vanilla extract. Oh well. So why am I giving this 2.75 instead of like 1 star? Well, I had this brilliant and totally original idea to use it in a daiquiri, and that is where this rum redeems itself. It blends cleanly with lime, the rubbing alcohol is banished, and you get a smooth cocktail that packs a wallop. At 69% ABV it's almost like getting two daiquiris in one! As I said, I got this at a good price, namely $16 for the bottle. At that price, I am surprised to find myself saying that I would actually buy it again because it's a pretty good deal for a daiquiri multiplier. Unfortunately, after looking around, I find the going rate is more like $25 or $30 a bottle, which makes it not so appealing. Please note that I bought this bottle in September 2021, after the initial panic-buying phase of the pandemic had abated. During mid-2020 when hand sanitizer was in short supply, it may have had additional value for off-label use. There is better rum out there. I would not recommend buying this to sip, with or without water or ice. If you like daiquiris and can get this for cheap, enjoy, and please avoid operating heavy machinery.