Rating: 15/23 Cool bottle, but I wish it weren't a screw top N: Rich, funky, sweet. I get fireworks, molasses, tropical fruits, chocolate. It retains some youthful character, but doesn't smell overly young. There's some vanilla and a little bit of spice in here too, suggesting bourbon barrel aging. P: Pretty smooth and sweet with the classic dark rum char on top of the usual fireworks, some baking spices, caramel, a bit of chocolate, a hint of vanilla, and some nice tropical fruits (banana, passionfruit, pineapple). The flavor is spicy, but not harsh and is sweet, but not excessively so. It's a quite balanced palate that is reasonably smooth and fairly complex. F: The bitter smoke lingers, along with some spices and vanilla. Chocolate and a bit of dark roast coffee dominate the long finish. It's a nice finish, but the nose and palate are better. For under $20, this is a great buy. It's a solid choice of dark rum for mixing, but a lot of what makes it so good is its balance and complexity rather than one particular flavor. I would absolutely take this over Myer's for sipping on any occasion, but it might be a good idea to stock Myer's (or something else) for mixing because it has a few bold flavors that can standup in a cocktail. Seeing that this is such a solid sipper, I'm inclined to go with at least a 14. Honestly, I might take this over Appleton Estate 12 because I prefer its balance and complexity with just the right amount of added sugar, but I can really see myself going either way, so that opinion might change tomorrow. I think Doorly's 12 is better, but if I were in a dark rum mood, I might pass it over for this. I'm going with 15.