On the nose, this rum is thick, heavy and sweet – like wading through molasses. With some time, black treacle, cherries and shortbread come through, wrapped in sweet liquorice and milk chocolate. On the palate, it is spicier than expected from the nose, but rich and oily in texture. Cinnamon and nutmeg lead into sharper notes of polished oak before caramel sauce, soft toffees and hints of balancing bitter barrel char. The finish is soft and sweet, with herbal hints slowly fading to leave spicy oak.