My first Papa's Pillar Rum. This is a special and limited release, so if you are looking for a good sipping rum that is not going to break the bank, this could be an option. In Northern Virginia, the cost is similar to a Kirk & Sweeney 23, and the profile and taste are similar, but the Marquesas Blend has a more chocolate, coffee aroma and flavor, which for me makes it stand out from Kirk & Sweeney 23/18, Diplomatico Gran Reserva, Ron Zacappa 23. The palate is rich and complex and the finish is long and smooth.