DRE was my very first sipping rum and it was a great place to start. Sweet and approachable, smooth going down, with just enough tingly burn to remind you it’s a rum and not some syrupy liqueur. The nose is a bit modest, but the taste is a nice caramel butterscotch with some dark fruit and honey. Flavors fall a bit flat compared to other rums I’ve tried since, but I’m thinking I’ll keep a bottle of this around for guests and as an effortless and economical sipper.