Bacardi Gold has a very light, almost straw appearance, with extremely uniform alcohol legs, rimming the glass. The aroma is of lightly-caramelized sugars, mild vanilla, and faint oak. The taste is of mellow, low-charred oak, almond oil, vanilla, and pureed white sugar. Mouthfeel is low medium, and Bacardi Gold finishes medium long. This the first time I have ever tried this (I am 50 years old). RJT