In the glass this rum is so dark it resembles espresso. The nose is very sweet has enough spice and sweet vanilla aroma it smells like a Christmas candle. The sweetness on the palate is immediate and lives up to the expectation of the nose. The main flavors are caramel and vanilla whole spices like clove and cinnamon join the sweetness but stay in the background. The finish starts with some pepper but turns bitter about halfway through and doesn’t leave any lasting impressions. If you like your drinks high proof and very sweet this is the rum for you.