If i could clarify what a liquidfied bruleed banana tasted like i would tell someone to try this rum. Even the alcohol aspect of this rum tastes like a beautiful ripened banana for banana bread. Has a clean finish but do feel a numbing of my tongue so it could do well with a chilled glass. Would not recommend ice or water, I'd be worried it would dull the natural carmelized flavor of the rum. Absolutely delicious!