RD Reserva Exclusiva NOSE: Autumn-y Vibe. Clove & Anise. Orange Oil. Buttercream Icing. Graham Cracker. Salt Air. A note that reminds me of Pine Tar Soap? NEAT: Licorice. Molasses. Honey. Vanilla Poundcake. Coffee with Cream and Heavy Sugar. A Burnt Charred taste, but not Barrel Char. It's more Synthetic or Chemical-like in nature. SPLASH: A few drops of water don't seem to do much for it. Maybe a little Black Pepper emerges? VERDICT: I really don't know how to rate this one. My experience with rum has been limited to some local craft Blanco rums that I use to make simple Daiquiris with lime juice and and simple syrup. At $45, this seems way too nice to do that with. It is complex and was miles better than the Bacoo aged rum I tried. This almost reminds me of a pre-batched Old Fashioned. I tried this when I saw it available in 50ml size. I may pick up a few more and experiment. Right now it's a 3.75.