First I am a bit new to rums and am more experienced with whisky and bourbon. That saying, this was an exceptional spirit. It is thick, sweet, has delicious brown sugar, pineapple, and an oaky banana flavor to it. You get a barrel funky finish and an almost butterscotch with hardly no burn whatsoever, but a gentle warming that is soothing. I drank glass after glass on a cruise ship this last week as the bourbon menu wasn't as extensive as the rum selections. I will for sure buy a bottle and this one has made me more curious about higher quality rums