FourSquare has made a name for itself, specifically by targeting rum to whiskey and bourbon drinkers. Normally when you think of rum, artificial sweeteners, overly sweet flavors come to mind. What these guys have done is add layers of complexity over the sweetness. So, in essence, you’re not feeling as if you’re sucking on a sugar cube, just about to cross into a pre-diabetic category. These aren’t the rums you can mix into cocktails. These are rums you have like whiskey….with a smidge of water, or neat. This one here was graciously sent by @ctbeck11. Nose is incredible: crème brûlée, caramel, vanilla. Palette isn’t quite as awe inspiring as the nose. The heat comes through, but adding some water tames it. You get less of the crème brûlée, but now some herbal, woody elements. Plum, raisin, floral notes, balanced by wood. The fruity notes fade out in the finish, you’re left with some heat and oak. This is so close to a 5 star rum for me. Just fell a tad step back on the palette. But, I’m being picky at this point. If you can find this anywhere close to original price, buy on sight. Thanks again @ctbeck11 for the pour!