Nose: Rich, pungent mango and pineapple balance beautifully with the clear oak influence. There’s liquorice notes too, and even a hint of coffee in with the vanilla.
Palate: Dark chocolate comes through with the pineapple and papaya. The spirit itself is dense and mouth-filling, oozing with toasted banana bread, star anise and even honeysuckle.
Finish: Long, lively and deliciously oily.
Overall: A fascinating, super-full-bodied rum.