Honestly, To me, this is a poor mans version of the Zacapa 23....it does has more residual taste which lasts very long after it goes down....Not only Lighter in color when compared to Zacapa 23 but it tastes lighter as well, to me the flavor isn’t as rich...Still something to try and may fit your taste buds...But I’ll be using this for some high quality rum and coke...Not a sipper if you got the other stuff....I much rather have Santa Teresa 1796, Plantation xo, Zacapa 23 all better in my eyes