Although this is supposedly a rebranded Bacardi, Oakheart, the two couldn’t feel more different—perhaps because my Oakheart sample came from an older, previously opened bottle, while the Spiced was from a new one. The aroma is reminiscent of red wine, with a brown sugar after-scent. It has a surprisingly thick mouthfeel for the price. Neat, it offers notes of honey and toasted marshmallow, though a slight burn remains. When mixed with cola, it tastes like a vanilla and honey-forward additive.