Pusser's Gunpowder Proof 3-Year

This rum ain't bad but surely it's got added sugar for a rum that's 54.5 abv it's quite sweet mostly buttery brown sugar tones caramel etc with no real alcohol punch or burn was quite disappointed tbh for an op rum it doesn't have a presence

Not a nice smell. Tastes bad. Burns. Not a lot of good to say about this

Taste and smell like chocolate. Strong burn but I am getting a bit bitter aftertaste which I am not a fan of.

Nose - Honey, caramel, some cocoa, but mainly cinnamon.

Taste - bit stronger, warming. Little bit sweet, but not so much. Taste is heavier, same notes as smell with added hint of spice and anise.

Ester and wood in aroma, alcohol in body which is very spiced, mild comparing other Pusser´s rums.

Caramel, honey, vanilla with cinnamon, strong but tasty, smell plums there,
nice powerful Christmas rum 😊

Note: I'm a sipper. My opinion is based on sipping characteristics

Not a fan of overproof booze. Bought this just because I caught it at -60% on Black Friday. And to be honest, I really can't justify the mildly absurd retail price, after having it for two evenings. Hell, can hardly justify discounted price too. There is taste, there are aromas, but they are overclouded by the burn. And a dash of water doesn't help reduce that, or unlock anything more, for that matter. There is nothing spectacular about it and there are way better alternatives at reduced price range, let alone retail. You can probably use it for grog or some other abomination, but it just ain't particularly good for sipping. Reducing one additional point because the cork disintegrated on the fourth opening, leaving me with no option but use corkscrew. Something I truly did not expect.

Tasted at Laka Lono. Dark amber color. Very hot. This works better in a turned-up Painkiller, if that's your thing. The higher proof masks the characteristics that I enjoy about regular Pusser's.

Has that typical demerera smell and taste. Has a bit of sharpness from it's youth and ABV, and the added sugar is definitely evident, but none of detracts from its sippability.
Has enough depth and richness to reward, and was glad to sample it in the pub. Not sure I'd buy a bottle but good to know it's out there.

Personal top 3. 55% but doesn’t have the alcoholic aftertaste you might expect. Warm and smooth