Nose: initial: sugarcane, vanilla, nutmeg, and tropical fruits such as bananas and coconut. Followed by oak and ethanol, but not terribly overpowering. Taste: initial: sweet, vanilla, and fruity. Followed by pepper, citrus, and smoke. Finish nice and long with oak, leather, and dried tropical fruits. Complex yet balanced nicely. If you enjoy bourbon you will enjoy this rum. The finish is similar to Stagg Jr in terms of heat, while the initial sweetness is similar to a Weller 107.