There's no question that this is very smooth, but I'm not surprised that it's smooth at this proof with added sugar. It has an almost pancake-like quality to it, wherein the edges are almost artificially rounded. This is a quality I note with many adulterated rums. Honestly, I wish it had more bite and complexity, rather than having the flavors dulled and muted by a veil of sugar. There's definitely something good underneath. I just wish I could taste it up front