Neat. Clear, golden straw color with very long legs. Aroma is tropical fruits, molasses, some dusty oak and vanilla, whisper of funk. Taste is true to nose with sweet molasses, tropical fruit, light baking spices, funk, oak, and vanilla. Finish is moderately long with molasses and funk. Overall, this rum compares with more expensive bottles. Not the best sipper, but doable.. Great Mixer, especially for the $22 for a handle, so a little bonus for value. Shelf Staple for my tiki bar