Woody and complex, not overly sweet. Aroma brings memories of my mexican mom’s baking spice cabinet. For around $30 i think it blows other similar priced dark rums away. Only aged around 3 years and thats all it needs thanks to the Louisiana heat. Comparing it to a similar priced rum like Doorleys Barbados 12 yr it is darker in color, less sweet, with more baking spice and with a much stronger nose.